Lankerchey Thang School celebrates Annual Day
KARGIL: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, on Tuesday reiterated that quality education remains his top priority, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve educational infrastructure, strengthen digital learning facilities and enhance academic outcomes across the district.
Addressing the Annual Day celebration at Middle School Lankerchey Thang, Dr Akhoon emphasised the importance of school programmes in nurturing students’ talents, building confidence and supporting their overall development. He also assured the school and parent community that their genuine demands would be considered and that all possible support would be extended to address the requirements of educational institutions.
The event was attended by Councillor Lankerchey Ghulam Haider, the Zonal Education Officer, principals of participating schools, teachers, students, parents and other community members.
Highlighting developments in the education sector, the CEC referred to infrastructure development, improvements in the quality of education, the expansion of digital learning facilities, better academic performance and reforms in the teacher transfer policy. He acknowledged the contributions of the Union Territory Administration, particularly Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, Secretary Education Banu Prabha, the Deputy Commissioner Kargil and other stakeholders in strengthening the district’s education system.
Dr Akhoon also pointed to improvements in academic performance and underlined the role of educational reforms in enhancing learning outcomes. He urged parents to remain actively involved in their children’s education, describing education as an instrument for bringing positive change in society.
Appreciating the students for their cultural performances, the CEC encouraged them to pursue excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities.
The Annual Day programme began with a welcome address by the Principal of Middle School Lankerchey Thang, who welcomed the CEC, Councillor Ghulam Haider, the Zonal Education Officer of Sankoo, principals of participating schools, teachers, parents and other dignitaries.
Principals of the participating institutions subsequently outlined their schools’ academic achievements, performance and developmental initiatives. They also acknowledged the collective contributions of teachers, parents and the wider community towards promoting education.
Students of Middle School Lankerchey Thang, Middle School Skirmanchey, Middle School Stakpa and Middle School Brok Lankerchey presented cultural performances showcasing their talents, creativity and cultural heritage.
Speaking on the occasion, Councillor Ghulam Haider thanked the CEC for attending the celebration and acknowledged the participation of education officials, principals, teachers, parents and community members. He appreciated initiatives aimed at improving the education sector, particularly the teacher transfer policy, and stressed the need for collective efforts to improve educational institutions.
Ghulam Haider also highlighted the school community’s demands, including the provision of smart panels for smart classrooms, and expressed hope that the necessary support would be extended to address these requirements. The programme concluded with a prize distribution and certificate ceremony, during which students who secured positions and participated in various events were felicitated for their achievements and contributions.
