It was necessary for the NTTA to organise, coordinate, regulate, support, and, where necessary, administer vocational education and training in order to accomplish its goals.

Before the NTTA was established, the TVET Section of the former Ministry of Health and Education was in charge of overseeing all TVET-related operations.

The National Employment Board was established in March 2000 in response to the growing issue of youth unemployment in the late 1990s.

In August 2001, it changed its name to the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) and was incorporated under the Ministry of Health and Education.

Diversification of exports in the regional and international markets through promotion of Brand Bhutan, Intellectual Property, Trade Agreements, and Mutual Recognition Instruments.