Free crash course for LSSRB & KSSRB Aspirants launched
Kargil, Oct 08: The University of Ladakh, in collaboration with the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, launched a one-month free Crash Course and Mentoring Programme on Wednesday at its Kargil Campus, aimed at supporting candidates preparing for the Kargil and Leh Subordinate Services Recruitment Board exams.
The inaugural session was presided over by LAHDC Kargil Chairman and CEC, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, as Chief Guest. University Vice Chancellor Professor Saket Kushwaha attended as Guest of Honour, while Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba Mussavi was present as Special Guest.
The programme began with the National Anthem, followed by a welcome address from Dr. Mehboob Ali, who underscored the initiative’s focus on empowering aspirants through structured guidance. He noted that 156 candidates had registered for the course and expressed gratitude to the LAHDC for supporting the initiative, particularly acknowledging Dr. Akhoon’s role in conceiving the programme. Dr. Ali also commended the university’s teaching faculty for volunteering their services to mentor students beyond their routine academic responsibilities.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Akhoon highlighted the significance of mentoring the youth of Kargil to excel in competitive examinations. He stressed that while students in the district possess substantial potential, proper direction and guidance are crucial for success. He lauded the University of Ladakh’s faculty for their voluntary contributions and assured that the ongoing academic schedule of the campus would remain unaffected. Dr. Akhoon also extended special appreciation to Vice Chancellor Kushwaha for facilitating high-quality coaching free of cost and supporting LAHDC in implementing the programme.
Vice Chancellor Professor Saket Kushwaha described the collaboration between the university and LAHDC Kargil as a meaningful step toward providing equal academic and competitive learning opportunities for students from remote regions. He emphasized the university’s commitment to bridging educational gaps and supporting local talent in their pursuit of professional goals.
The event was attended by Dr. Mehboob Ali, In-charge Administration of Kargil Campus; Dr. Jaffer Khan, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Course Coordinator; Dr. Ghulam Murtaza, Course Coordinator; and members of the University of Ladakh’s teaching faculty.
