Parliamentary panel visits Ladakh schools to review edu initiatives

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, led by its Chairman and Member of Rajya Sabha, Digvijay Singh, assessed various initiatives undertaken to support school education in Ladakh.

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A detailed presentation on ‘Initiatives to Support School Education in Ladakh’ was jointly held by A Srija, Economics Adviser, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Union Ministry of Education, and Bhanu Praba, Administrative Secretary, School Education, Ladakh, during which they briefed the committee on the progress, policies and challenges in the education sector of Ladakh.

The parliamentary delegation received a warm traditional welcome at the Druk Padma Karpo School. Principal Mingyur Angmo, along with the students, greeted the committee with a welcome song. Principal Angmo provided an insightful introduction to the school’s unique educational approach and its historical connection to the Drukpa lineage.

The committee also visited other significant educational institutions. They stopped at the PM Shri Govt Primary School in Spituk to observe its functioning. Administrative Secretary Education Department gave an overview of the functioning of the school.

The committee also visited SECMOL (Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh) and HIAL (Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh). Educationist Sonam Wangchuk, who is the founder of SECMOL and HIAL, apprised the guests of their alternative education learning system at school level and at higher education level.

The committee also visited Sangam River point, Hall of Fame and Leh Palace where lights show was arranged for them.