GDC Zanskar’s New Principal Meets EC Tashi to Discuss Education Initiatives.

GDC Zanskar’s New Principal Meets EC Tashi to Discuss Education Initiatives.
Zanskar, July 11, 2025 — Dr. Amjad Abbassi, the newly appointed Principal of Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar, met with Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councillor for Zanskar Development Authority, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, at the Council Secretariat in Kargil today.
During the meeting, they discussed several ongoing and upcoming developmental initiatives aimed at improving the quality of higher education in Zanskar subdivision. Dr. Abbassi shared his vision for institutional development and requested continued support from LAHDC Kargil, particularly from Er. Punchok Tashi, who is one of the three councillors representing the Zanskar area.
A key point of discussion was the introduction of skill-oriented courses designed to enhance the employability of students upon graduation. The proposal also included exploring academic exchange programmes with reputed institutions across India to broaden students’ exposure and learning opportunities.
Welcoming Dr. Abbassi to his new role, Er. Punchok Tashi assured full support for the development of the institution, in line with the assistance provided to previous principals. He highlighted that Model GDC Zanskar is being established on 200 kanals of land in Nerok Junkhor, Zanskar, underscoring the administration’s commitment to educational infrastructure growth in the region.