MP Ladakh, LBA & LGA put forth matters concerning University Grants Commission (UGC) affiliation for Central Institute for Buddhist Studies (CIBS) and schools functional under it to Lieutenant Governor, R K Mathur on April 14 at Raj Niwas.

The representatives include Member Parliament, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal; President, Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) Thupstan Chhewang; Vice President, LBA, Venerable Tsewang Yangjor and President Ladakh Gompa Association (LGA), Rev. Shadup Chamba.

Discussing the matter regarding accreditation for classes up to 12th standard, L-G Mathur informed that no firm decisions have been taken so far by the Ministry of Culture and that the matter is being pursued with them.

Further, informing the delegation about the concerns regarding the inclusion of Ladakh-centric content in textbooks, LG Mathur stated that both the LAHDCs have been formally requested to identify languages/dialects on basis of which textbooks and Ladakh-centric content will be developed for schools across Ladakh.