Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, inaugurated the upgradation of Government Middle School Faroona to a High School under the Samagra Shiksha scheme on November 20.

MP Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa; Executive Councillor for Education, Zakir Hussain; Councillor Saliskote, Sajjad Khan; Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kargil, S.D. Namgyal; and Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Sankoo attended the event, along with Village Education Committees (VECs), villagers, and students.

Dr. Akhoon praised the collaborative efforts of Councillor Sajjad Khan and Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain in facilitating the school’s upgradation. He announced plans to deputize additional teaching and non-teaching staff for various subjects soon. He assured that the Samagra Shiksha scheme would allocate sufficient funds to address the school’s infrastructural requirements.

The CEC stressed the importance of skill-based education, encouraging students to focus on self-reliance rather than solely aspiring for government jobs. He further assured that the school would be considered for an upgrade to a Council Model High School if student enrolment increases.

Highlighting the Hill Council's commitment to education, Dr. Akhoon affirmed that all school-related concerns would be resolved at the council level.
MP Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa, commended Councillor Sajjad Khan’s dedication and pledged ongoing support for enhancing educational infrastructure. He called upon the local community to actively participate in the school’s development.

Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain urged parents to take an active role in improving the school’s quality and assured that the Hill Council would extend full support to ensure the success of the upgradation initiative.

CEO Kargil, S.D. Namgyal, pledged to promptly address staffing issues and provide the necessary resources for the smooth functioning of the newly upgraded High School.

Councillor Sajjad Khan expressed his gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, the CEC, MP Ladakh, EC Education, and other stakeholders for their combined efforts in making the upgradation a reality.