TRI Ladakh explores region’s fading legacy through Academic lens
Kargil, Nov 11: A one-day seminar on “Understanding Kargil’s At-Risk Monuments through Academic and Intellectual Lenses” was held today at the Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Ladakh, Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, as part of the ongoing Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada (November 1–15, 2025) commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The programme opened with the National Anthem followed by the traditional presentation of Khatak to the resource persons. Dr. Mehboob Ali, In-charge Administration, Kargil Campus, delivered the welcome address, extending gratitude to Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha, Vice-Chancellor, University of Ladakh, for his guidance and support in promoting tribal research and cultural documentation.
Dr. Ali underlined the Tribal Research Institute’s initiatives under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, emphasizing efforts toward preservation of Ladakh’s diverse cultural heritage.
Prominent local historians and scholars — Mr. Nissar Rakroq, Mr. Mohd. Sadiq Hardasi, Mr. Shafi Sagar, Mr. Skarma Junglay, Mr. Akhon Mohd Shareef and Prof. Ali Wazir — presented papers exploring Kargil’s tangible heritage, including the corporeal heritage of Sodh, history of Kartse Khar, and rock art traditions of the region. Their deliberations examined historical narratives, community resilience, and architectural expressions that reflect Kargil’s cultural identity.
The seminar drew active participation from faculty and students across disciplines such as Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Urdu and Disaster Management, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on heritage conservation.
In her vote of thanks, Ms. Zahra Banoo, Research Assistant, acknowledged the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, TRI Ladakh, University of Ladakh, and the Social & Tribal Welfare Department for their continued commitment to safeguarding indigenous knowledge systems and cultural assets.
The event reaffirmed the University of Ladakh’s role as a centre for heritage research, aligning with national efforts to celebrate and protect India’s tribal and cultural legacy during the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada.
