Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra camp empowers Tibetan community at TCV School Agling Leh

Leh, Jan 12, 2024: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) camp, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting the benefits of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), reached the Tibetan community today at TCV School Agling, Leh. The event was held under the leadership of Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal.

The camp witnessed the presence of guests, including Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Namgyal, Councillor Phyang, Tundup Nurboo, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC, Leh), Sonam Nurboo, and Chairperson Block Development Council, Leh, Dr. Skalzang Dorjey.

Nambardar, Camp no 8  Kalsang Tsetan (Goba) presented the welcome speech on behalf of all the Tibetan people residing in Camp No 6 to 9.

MP Ladakh encouraged the Tibetan community to take the benefits offered by Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and urged them to familiarize themselves with the Tibetan Refugee Policy on the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) official website. Further, he urged the public to avail themselves of doorstep services for Aadhar Card, Abhacard, Golden Card, and more provided at the VBSY camp.

ADDC, Leh, Sonam Nurboo, shared the progress of the VBSY camp, highlighting the coverage of all 95 Panchayats in Leh district, except for the Tibetan community. The primary goal of organizing the event in the Tibetan community is to implement flagship schemes in 12 TR camps.

The event featured recorded messages from Hon’ble President of India, Draupadi Murmu, and Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, screened on the Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) van. Additionally, a live webcast of Hon’ble PM Modi during the National Youth Dawas was showcased.

Under the ‘Meri Kahani Meri Zubaani’ segment, beneficiary Tundup Dolma shared success stories, experiences, and motivated attendees to actively participate in and benefit from available schemes. The Tibetan community showcased their rich heritage through a cultural performance.

Approximately 200+ people participated in the camp, where stalls from different departments provided on-the-spot services.

 MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, distributed subsidized horticulture tools to the Tibetan community, fostering self-sufficiency.

About 100 plus Aadhaar cards have been updated by the officials of the Education Deptt and NIC Division throughout the day. Besides, basic check ups such as., BP, Sugar, TB etc have been carried out by the officials of the Medical Department.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by CRO, Dhondup Tashi, expressing gratitude towards the UT government.

The day’s nodal officer for VBSY, Tsering Wangchuk, Ex Sarpanch Spituk, Tsering Angchok, HODs of different departments, and village representatives led by Nambardar, Skalzang Tsetan, were also present at the event.