Administrative Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Social & Tribal Welfare, and Civil Aviation Department, UT Ladakh, Nidhi Malik, on September 21 visited Government Degree College (GDC), Zanskar, on her maiden visit to the college and interacted with students and faculty members.

The programme commenced with a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the college, highlighting its academic activities, achievements, skill-based initiatives and ongoing programmes. Dr Mohammad Hussain also briefed the Administrative Secretary on the functioning, progress and developmental initiatives of the institution.

This was followed by an interactive session with students and faculty members.

Nidhi Malik sought feedback from the students regarding their expectations from the administration and enquired about the difficulties, if any, being faced by them in matters related to governance and the functioning of the institution.

Students and faculty members actively participated in the discussion and shared their suggestions, observations and concerns. Nidhi Malik took note of the issues and suggestions raised during the interaction.

The session was moderated by Dr Jamphel Sheyan, who facilitated the discussion and encouraged active participation from the students and faculty members.

During the visit, Nidhi Malik also visited the skill-course stalls and ethnic food stalls prepared and displayed by the students. She appreciated their enthusiasm, creativity and efforts in showcasing their skills, local culture and traditional cuisine.

At the conclusion of the programme, Dr Mohammad Hussain presented a souvenir and a copy of the latest issue of the college magazine to Nidhi Malik as a token of appreciation.