Education Department Zanskar organised the “New India Literacy Environment building program” for Panchayati Raj Institution members and senior citizens of Zanskar Sub Division at tourist Dak Bungalow, Padum on April 6.

Zonal Education Planning Officer informed that 33 village coordinators are already constituted to survey for the establishment of literacy centre.

He also appealed to the Sarpanch, Lambarder, Ama Tsogspa and other village representatives to collaborate with the coordinators to identify volunteers to engage in teaching for the illiterate persons in their respective villages and also fix the timing at the village level.

The coordinators will submit their report by April 11 and classes will be started on April 12. It was also disclosed that 33 centers for Zanskar have been submitted to higher authorities and the rest will submit after submitting the reports of all coordinators.

A discussion regarding the program session was also held and during which various issues were raised by the participants.

The participants appreciated the Government of India and the Education Department for introducing such classes for adult citizens in this modern era. They also requested to sanction an honorarium for the volunteers.

While addressing the gathering, the chief guest appealed to PRI members and village representatives to coordinate with the Education Department to find volunteers for their villages.

He also appealed to the village representatives to motivate the adults to join the classes as education is necessary for all in this digital era, as the Prime Minister of India launched this program all over India to make the country digital.