Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha, IAS, visited various educational institutions in the Shakar–Chiktan Zone of Kargil district on October 11 to review the academic environment, infrastructure, hostel facilities and overall functioning of schools.

During the visit, she inspected Government Middle School Sanjak, Government Primary School Samuna, Government High School Yokma Kharbu, Government Middle School Lamsu, Government Higher Secondary School Shakar, Government Higher Secondary School Hagnis, Government Middle School Khardoon Chiktan and Government Higher Secondary School Chiktan.

The inspection focused on academic performance, the availability and maintenance of educational infrastructure, hostel facilities and the implementation of remedial classes to improve students’ learning outcomes. Special attention was also given to the functioning of the newly established Netaji Hostels and the facilities provided to students.

During the visits, Bhanu Prabha interacted with students, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff, and members of civil society at various locations. She reviewed academic activities and remedial teaching initiatives undertaken by schools to address learning gaps and improve students’ understanding of key subjects. The interactions also provided an opportunity to understand the challenges faced by educational institutions and discuss measures to improve the quality of education.

The Administrative Secretary emphasised the importance of strengthening academic standards, ensuring the effective implementation of remedial classes, maintaining school infrastructure and improving hostel facilities. She underscored the need for coordinated efforts among school heads, teachers, parents and concerned authorities to ensure that students receive adequate academic support and access to a conducive learning environment.

Parents and members of civil society appreciated Bhanu Prabha’s efforts to strengthen the education system in Ladakh. They acknowledged her initiatives to improve educational standards, enhance school infrastructure, strengthen student welfare facilities and provide better learning opportunities, particularly for students from remote and border areas.

The Administrative Secretary was accompanied by the Nominated Councillor, Chief Education Officer (CEO), Kargil; Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Shakar–Chiktan Zone; Kacho Shamim, BJP Mandal President; and other concerned officials and representatives.

The visit reflects the School Education Department’s continued efforts to monitor educational institutions, address ground-level concerns, strengthen remedial education and improve academic outcomes and student welfare across remote areas of Ladakh.