Nubra, April 24: Government Degree College (GDC) Nubra welcomed Secretary, Higher Education, UT Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, for a comprehensive campus inspection and interaction aimed at reviewing infrastructural facilities and understanding the academic needs of students and faculty. The visit highlighted the administration’s continued commitment to strengthening higher education in remote and border regions of Ladakh.
The Secretary was accompanied by senior officials including Executive Engineer Nubra Lobzang Yountan, Chief Education Officer Leh Deldan Angmo, along with officials from the Public Works Department including the Assistant Executive Engineer and Junior Engineer of PWD Nubra. Their presence underlined the importance of infrastructure development and institutional support for the college.
During the visit, Ms. Bhanu Prabha inspected both the existing and under-construction facilities of the college. The major infrastructure projects reviewed included 50-bedded boys’ and girls’ hostels, an auditorium, and new academic blocks. She also took a detailed round of classrooms, laboratories, the library, hostel facilities, and other essential amenities to assess the current condition of the campus and identify areas needing improvement.
Officials said the Secretary paid close attention to the practical challenges faced by the institution, especially considering Nubra’s unique geographical and climatic conditions. She paused at several points during the inspection to ask specific questions, note concerns, and seek suggestions from staff regarding better management of academic and infrastructural resources.
An interactive session with faculty members followed, where teachers shared their experiences related to academic functioning, infrastructure limitations, and student support systems. Discussions focused on curriculum implementation, enrolment trends, and the need for improved educational facilities to ensure quality higher education for students from remote areas of Nubra Valley.
The highlight of the visit was the Secretary’s direct interaction with students. In an open and encouraging exchange, students spoke about their academic aspirations, daily challenges, and the support they require for better learning opportunities. Ms. Bhanu Prabha appreciated their enthusiasm and encouraged them to make the best use of available opportunities while assuring them that their concerns were being taken seriously by the administration.
Principal of GDC Nubra, Rigzin Sandup, also gave a detailed presentation on enrolment drives, academic progress, and infrastructural development of the institution. He expressed gratitude for the visit, stating that such engagements help bridge the gap between policy decisions and ground realities while boosting the morale of both students and faculty.
The Secretary reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the quality of higher education in Ladakh and assured necessary support for upgrading facilities and academic resources at GDC Nubra. The visit concluded on a positive note with clear directions for continued efforts toward academic excellence, better enrolment, and stronger infrastructure development in the college.
