The Education Department under Samagra Shiksha in association with LAHDC Kargil organised a career counselling program for school, college students and graduates on May 9. 

The program was organized as part of a series of programs held in different zones of Kargil. The day-long workshop was organized under the guidance and directions of Director School Education Ladakh, Dr Safdar Ali (IRS) and Chief Education Officer Mushtaq Ahmad.

Ajed Ali S. Shah, Co-founder/Director, Edusapiens Private Limited New Delhi; Dr Javid Naqi, Assistant Professor, Government Degree College Kargil; Syed Sajad, Coordinator SAMAGRA SHIKSHA; Zeeshan Ali Haider, Nodal Officer Scholarships; Abdul Hameed women empowerment cell Kargil was resource person.

Anwar Hussain OSD to CEC Kargil represented LAHDC Kargil in the program.

Ajed Ali S. Shah spoke about entrepreneurship opportunities. He interacted with students of different government and private schools, and students studying in college and university.
Students of GDC Kargil, Jafriya Academy of Modern Education, Suru Valley Public School, Government Boys Higher Secondary School Kargil and graduate students from the University of Ladakh attended the program.

Syed Sajad said that the department is focused on the career counselling of students so that they can excel in their respective fields. He said that post-Covid-19 it is very important to guide and counsel the students about career opportunities.

 “We have started career guidance programs from district headquarters and we will organize these programs in all zones,” he said.

Dr Javid Naqi briefed students about the Prime Minister Special Scholarships Scheme (PMSSS) and overseas educational opportunities at the national and international level, and schemes of the Ministry of Education Government of India.

Photo Caption: Students during the career counseling program in Kargil.