Proposal discussed with LASMoN Society; varsity to assess academic and regulatory feasibility of Diploma and B.Ed programmes
LEH: The University of Ladakh has agreed to examine the feasibility of introducing RCI-recognised Special and Inclusive Teacher Education programmes, including Diploma and B.Ed. Special Education courses, following a meeting between university officials and a delegation of the Light and Ability Skills Movement of Nimble (LASMoN) Society on Tuesday.
The decision to undertake a formal examination of the proposed programmes emerged during deliberations at the Leh Campus, where LASMoN Society sought the introduction of professionally recognised Special Education courses at the university.
The delegation, led by LASMoN Society President Tsewang Dorjay, approached the university with the proposal, highlighting the need for opportunities for specialised teacher education within Ladakh.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Saket Kushwaha convened an urgent meeting with the delegation to discuss the academic scope and feasibility of introducing Special and Inclusive Teacher Education programmes at the University of Ladakh.
The meeting was attended by Registrar Priyanka Sengar, Assistant Registrar (Establishment) Jigmet Chondol, and Dr Ashu Rajput, Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at the Leh Campus. Dean, Arts, Dr Jaffar Ali Khan, participated in the deliberations telephonically.
The discussions centred on the feasibility of offering RCI-recognised programmes, including Diploma and B.Ed. courses in Special Education, as well as broader programmes in inclusive teacher education.
The university is now required to examine the proposal against the applicable regulatory requirements and academic provisions before taking a decision on the introduction of such programmes.
Prof. Kushwaha assured the LASMoN Society delegation that the university would examine the possibility of introducing appropriate RCI-recognised programmes in Special and Inclusive Teacher Education. He assigned the concerned university team to undertake the necessary examination.
The proposed courses, if approved following the requisite academic and regulatory scrutiny, could provide students in Ladakh with access to specialised teacher-training programmes within the Union Territory rather than requiring them to seek such professional education elsewhere.
The proposal also comes against the backdrop of growing emphasis on inclusive education and the need for trained personnel capable of supporting students requiring specialised educational interventions.
For now, however, the university’s decision remains subject to the outcome of the feasibility exercise and compliance with the relevant regulatory and academic requirements.
