Kargil, June 2: The All Kargil Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) has extended support to the demands raised by the Ladakh Students’ Representative Forum (LSRF) regarding the implementation of a reservation policy and domicile law for admissions and opportunities at the University of Ladakh and its affiliated colleges.
In a statement, AKSAD urged the Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, the Vice-Chancellor and other concerned authorities to take immediate steps to implement measures aimed at safeguarding the interests of local students and ensuring greater opportunities for Ladakhi scholars.
The student body said the concerns raised by youth in the Union Territory require urgent attention and called upon the administration to respond to their demands through concrete policy interventions.
AKSAD also expressed concern over rising unemployment in Ladakh, claiming that educated youth continue to face limited employment opportunities despite increasing educational attainments. It argued that the absence of adequate job avenues has compelled many highly qualified candidates, including postgraduate and doctoral degree holders, to compete for lower-level positions.
Referring to the period following the bifurcation of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir and the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the organisation alleged that developmental priorities have remained largely centred on tourism while other critical sectors, including employment generation and youth welfare, have not received adequate attention.
The association further maintained that issues concerning reservation, domicile safeguards and employment opportunities have emerged as major concerns among students and young job seekers across the region.
Reiterating its support for the LSRF, AKSAD called for early action on the proposed policy measures and urged the authorities to engage with student representatives to address concerns related to education, employment and long-term opportunities for the youth of Ladakh.
