Inspired by the Royal Address of His Majesty The King to the Nation on 12 September 2020, calling on our youth to engage meaningfully in the process of Nation building amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the main ways highlighted during the Royal Address was the potential for the youth to develop water projects considering the importance of safe and reliable drinking water for the people and the nation as a whole.

Consequent to the Royal Address, two De-suung National Service water pilot projects in Guma, Punakha and Samjong, Tsirang were launched on 11^th November and 25th November 2020 respectively and thereafter, many more projects in partnership with MoWHS and MoAF were launched. Inspired by the Royal Vision, thousands of De-suups volunteered in various water projects and shouldered their responsibilities diligently, and have shown what many of us would have thought impossible. The projects was also able to meaningfully engage De-suups, upskill them, instill value of volunteerism and to connect to the far flung communities.

Through these projects, De-suups gained valuable technical experience in the design, construction, and supervision of a fairly complex construction of water projects.

As we celebrate the success of De-suung National Service water project and set a legacy in the history of water sector, we also celebrate the capabilities and potential of our youth to undertake even more challenging projects in the country and build our nation despite all the limitations posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic.