Kargil: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) and First Lady Smt Neelam Mishra visited Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil where he inaugurated the College’s Girls Hostel and Beauty Skill Centre in the presence of the Chairman of LAHDC Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan and Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Padma Angmo. He also released the multilingual college magazine, ‘Kaliman’ and the annual Ladakhi traditional design calendar bearing G20/Y20 theme on the occasion.
Commending the enrolment of around 70 per cent of girls’ students at GDC Kargil, HLG complimented the College faculty and other staff for providing quality education to students. Advising students to focus on their academic and personality development, inculcate a sense of nationalism and learn to render service to society, he stated that the students must make themselves worthy of the degree/certificates provided by the educational institutions after they pass out. He emphasised the need to follow the stages of academics- read, analyse and then reach a conclusion; ensure they dabble in personality development activities, particularly extra-curricular activities so that they can develop compassion and traits of generosity.
LG stated that the people of India are secure and happy because of the sacrifices and selfless services of the Army jawans at the borders. He asked students to develop a sense of nationalism and prepare themselves to work for the development of the country, whenever the need arises. He advised students to put others before themselves and do something for others in their best capacities.
Appreciating the apex leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi ji for coming up with various initiatives for the development of the country and the youth, HLG highlighted the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 conceptualised by the Central Govt which focuses on the actual requirements and future prospects of students. He assured to provide all possible support for the development and promotion of education at all levels.
LG visited the Ladakhi Arts and Design Skill Centre at college and interacted with students who showcased their knitting, embroidery and tailoring skills using recycled materials and colourful motifs. He distributed diplomas to students of Skill Centre who completed the one-year diploma course in Ladakhi Craft under the Design Innovation project of the Union Minister of Education and also among students of Ladakhi Craft and Design Skill Centre who completed the one-year diploma course in Ladakh under the Design Innovation Project of the Union Ministry of Education. He also felicitated NCC/NSS cadets for their selection and participation in the National Republic Day Parade 2023 in New Delhi and also students and teacher squads of the college for winning the Vande Bharat competition and for participating at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on the eve of Republic Day 2023.
Principal, GDC Kargil, Dr Amina Qari welcomed the guests and highlighted the achievements of the college which was established in 1995.
Students of GDC Kargil showcased cultural dance performances on the occasion.
Chairman, LAHDC Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan; Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Padma Angmo; Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Santosh Sukhdeve; SSP Kargil, Anayat Ali Chaudhary; Additional Secretary, Higher Education, Imtiaz Kacho; faculty and students of GDC Kargil were present during the event.
