Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (LAACL), Leh in collaboration with Ladakh Nuns Association organised Ladakh Nuns Conference on March 26 and highlighted the contribution of nuns towards the preservation of Ladakhi culture.

Ven Stanzin Palmo shared that nuns are getting monastic as well as modern education at the monasteries. She urged nuns assistance in receiving quality modern education. She also spoke on importance of Amchi medicine, providing counselling to the elderly persons, young generation, etc.

Deputy Secretary, Tsewang Paljor shared the objective of the conference and initiatives taken by the department in promoting the local language, preservation and promotion of art and culture and preservation of tangible and intangible heritage. All the concerned scholars shared their thoughts and suggestions and also raised issues regarding the empowerment of nuns.

Discussion on importance of Bhoti language and roles the nuns could play in this regard was also carried out.

Executive Councillor, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee said that such seminar would strengthen the ongoing work on promoting Ladakhi art, culture and language in every aspect. He added that the Hill Council Leh would extend all possible help in addressing the issues of the Nuns Association. He also urged the nuns to avail of the various schemes of the government.  

EC, Stanzin Chosphel appreciated Cultural Academy for their work and initiatives. He shared his thoughts on the importance of conducting surveys and collecting data on nuns for more insight.  He said that LAHDC Leh would give special preference to qualified nuns for the contractual jobs to be advertised in near future.

The conference ended with a question and answer session.