Administrative Secretary, Vikram Singh Malik inaugurates week long certificate program on Yige writing, reading.

Administrative Secretary, Vikram Singh Malik inaugurates week long certificate program on Yige writing, reading.
Kargil, August 17, 2024: Administrative Secretary, Tourism and Culture, Vikram Singh Malik today inaugurated a week long certificate program on Yige writing and reading, organized by Ladakh Academy of Art Culture and Languages (LAACL) Kargil at Academy Hall in Collaboration with HCHF.
The Administrative Secretary expressed happiness for the conduct of the training program. He said the roots of cultural traditions and values must be upheld firmly and congratulated all participants for learning Yige script which is a key to unveil the magnanimous Ladakhi knowledge and wisdom.
The Secretary expressed satisfaction over the fact that Yige experts are in our society to forward this to the next generation and the vibrant crowd of the participants reflects how much Kargil society is interested in learning the script.
The Secretary directed the concerned officers to take the matter of construction of an auditorium with LAHDC for land requirements.
Addressing the occasion, author and former bureaucrat, Kacho Asfandyar Khan Faridoon shared his personal experiences of learning Yige script and suggested that in order to learn the script is easy for the people of Kargil as they can speak the language.
Former Director CIBS Leh, Geshes Kuncjok Wangdan said mother tongue needs to be prioritized in the education system and efforts need to be done for its implementation. He added that people should take interest in learning their mother language.
Deputy Secretary, LAACL, Kargil, Nazir Hussain presented welcome address. He said the training program has been organized for those interested in learning Yige and in this regard the basic/intermediate level program has been organized by LAACL Kargil.
Later, Director HCHF Sonam Wangchok presented vote of thanks and after that the training session resumed. On the occasion, literary enthusiasts, writers, poets and participants were present during the inaugural session. Sajjad Ali Shujat conducted the program proceedings.