title: Ministry of Economic Affairs (Bhutan)
text: # Ministry of Economic Affairs (Bhutan)
  
  Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is ministry of Bhutan responsible for proper management of economy in the country.
  
  ## Departments
  
  The Ministry of Economic Affairs is responsible for:
  
  * Department of Trade
  * Department of Industry
  * Department of Intellectual Property
  * Department of Geology and Mines
  * Department of Hydro-Met Services
  * Department of Renewable Energy
  * Department of Hydropower & Power Systems
  * Department of Cottage & Small Industry
  * Office of Consumer Protection
  
  ## Minister
  
  * Norbu Wangchuk (2013-2016)
  * Khandu Wangchuk (11 April 2008 - ...)
  * Loknath Sharma (7 November 2018 - ...)
  