Leh, Jul 20: In Ladakh, the Department related Parliamentary Standing Committee held discussions on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports under the chairmanship of Committee Chairman and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Digvijaya Singh.
The session focused on the utilization of Corporate Social Responsibility initiative funding to assess and support the progress of various departments in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
During the meeting, a detailed presentation was given by Deputy Managing Director & Cooperative Development Officer SBI Kishore Kumar Poludasu, highlighting the SBI CSR funding to support education and sports in the Union Territory of Ladakh. He also presented the progress of SBI’s flagship programs including education, sports, healthcare, livelihood, rural development among others.
Anil Kumar Jadli, Director, NTPC, outlined NTPC’s journey and presence in Leh, with a focus on Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM), which aims to benefit girl children in the remote regions of Ladakh.
He further elaborated on key initiatives such as upgradation of education and healthcare under the Siksha Rath projects, along with skill development training programs conducted in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
He also informs the CSR initiative under the sports for development of Archery in India where the members expressed concern about the need to focus on the development of others sports.
Additionally, Uttamlal, Director, NHPC, provided insights into NHPC’s authorized share capital and extensive outreach of its CSR initiatives across various states and UT, particularly in remote and high-altitude areas.
He also emphasized NHPC’s pan-India presence, presented financial statements related to its CSR efforts, and highlighted the expenditure incurred under these initiatives.
Vikram Singh Malik, Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, highlighted the key developments and initiatives undertaken by Royal Enfield under its CSR initiatives. He emphasized the company’s contributions toward promoting sports in the region.
He also discussed about various proposals which are currently in pipeline, which aimed at enhancing sports infrastructure, training facilities, and opportunities for local youth of Ladakh. Ms Manjushree Dayanand, Executive Director, Sport Authority of India, also stressed on the need of fundings to set up centre of excellence in sports in both Leh and Kargil.
Following the presentations, the Parliamentary Standing Committee engaged in an interactive session with the officials of UT administration and various Organisations. They raised key concerns related to the Projects for Para Athlete Sports Scholarship, CSR subsidiaries and funding initiatives, and infrastructure development in the health and education sectors.
Members also recommended the organizations of specialized health camps for diseases like cervical cancer. The meeting concluded with felicitation of the Committee by various organisations.
Earlier, the Parliamentary Standing Committee (PAC) visited schools and other institutions in Ladakh to review educational initiatives, officials said.
The PAC, led by its Chairman and Member of Rajya Sabha Digvijay Singh, commenced its two-day study visit in Leh to assess and understand various initiatives undertaken to support school education in the Union Territory, they said.
The visit began with a detailed presentation on initiatives to support school education in Ladakh, and top officials jointly briefed the committee on the progress, policies, and challenges in the education sector of Ladakh.
Later in the day, the parliamentary delegation received a warm traditional welcome at the Druk Padma Karpo School, where Principal Mingyur 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, including the Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL) and the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL).
The committee additionally visited the Sangam River point, the Hall of Fame, and Leh Palace, where a light show was arranged for them.
The committee continued its visit today with further engagements at the University of Ladakh, aimed at gathering comprehensive information to inform its recommendations on education policy.
