Leh: Wrapping up a three-day tour of the Nubra Sub-Division, the Administrative Secretary for School and Higher Education, Bhanu Prabha reviewed the condition of educational institutions and ongoing infrastructure projects, directing officials to address deficiencies and hasten pending works, particularly at Government Degree College Nubra.
The visit, which covered Government Middle School Skampuk and Government High School Charasa, besides the degree college, centred on assessing infrastructural gaps, academic requirements, and the pace of construction activities in the region.
At Government Middle School Skampuk, the Administrative Secretary, accompanied by Chief Education Officer Leh, Deldan Angmo, interacted with students and staff, taking note of demands related to basic facilities and learning resources. She assured the school authorities that the concerns raised would be examined and addressed without delay.
The inspection at Government Degree College Nubra involved a detailed review of ongoing construction works, including the auditorium, hostels for boys and girls, and the administrative block. The visit was attended by Executive Engineer Nubra, Lobzang Yontan, and Assistant Executive Engineer Stanzin Takpa, among other officials. Expressing concern over the pace of progress, the Administrative Secretary directed the executing agency to expedite completion in accordance with project timelines.
During an interaction with Principal Rigzin Sandup, faculty members, and students, issues relating to academic infrastructure and institutional needs were discussed, with an emphasis on aligning facilities with the growing enrolment and academic requirements.
Officials said the exercise forms part of a broader effort by the School Education Department to strengthen institutional infrastructure and improve learning outcomes across Ladakh. The department functions under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and the administrative guidance of Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra.
The tour, officials added, underscores a continued administrative focus on bridging infrastructural gaps in remote areas, with field inspections feeding into policy and implementation decisions.
