Brief History
Technical Training Institute, Khuruthang was established in June 2003 by bifurcating Royal Technical Institute (RTI), Phuntsholing with an objective to increase access to school leavers in getting skills needed for employment in the labor market. Plumbing, carpentry, masonry, general electrical and drafting (last batch) were the courses brought from RTI. In 2007 plumbing, carpentry and masonry were shifted to TTI-Serzhong while mechanical certificate course was brought from RTI. In 2010 CBT Electrical course was piloted. In 2014, institute received Excellency Award (Gold) for QMS. In 2017, Mechanical (Fitting and welding) CBT course was commenced. Later in the same year, institute received Excellency Award (Silver) for QMS.
The Institute is under the Department of Wrokforce Planning and Skills Development under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development. The Institue has a total area of 4 Acres 45 decimals, Technical Training Institute-Khuruthang is under Punakha Dzongkhag, located adjacent to Punakha-Thimphu highway below Guru Lhakhang in Khuru thromde.