Administrative Secretary School Education Department Ladakh Ms. Bhanu Prabha IAS Visits Schools in Shakar–Chiktan Zone of District Kargil.

Administrative Secretary School Education Department Ladakh Ms. Bhanu Prabha IAS Visits Schools in Shakar–Chiktan Zone of District Kargil.
Kargil, October 11, 2026:
Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, visited various educational institutions across the Shakar–Chiktan Zone of District Kargil on 11 October 2026 as part of her official tour programme to review the academic environment, infrastructure, hostel facilities, and overall functioning of schools.
During the visit, she inspected Government Middle School Sanjak, Government Primary School Samuna, Government High School Yokma Kharbu, Government Middle School Lamsu, Government Higher Secondary School Shakar, Government Higher Secondary School Hagnis, Government Middle School Khardoon Chiktan, and Government Higher Secondary School Chiktan.
The inspection focused on reviewing academic performance, the availability and maintenance of educational infrastructure, hostel facilities, and the implementation of remedial classes to strengthen students’ learning outcomes. Special attention was also given to the functioning of the newly established Netaji Hostels and the facilities being provided to students.
During the school visits, Ms. Bhanu Prabha interacted with students, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff, and members of civil society at various locations. She reviewed the academic activities and remedial teaching initiatives undertaken by schools to address students’ learning gaps and improve their understanding of key subjects. The interactions also provided an opportunity to understand the challenges faced by educational institutions and discuss measures for further improving the quality of education.
The Administrative Secretary emphasised the importance of strengthening academic standards, ensuring the effective implementation of remedial classes, maintaining school infrastructure, and improving hostel facilities. She underscored the need for coordinated efforts among school heads, teachers, parents, and the concerned authorities to ensure that students receive adequate academic support and access to a conducive learning environment.
Parents and members of civil society appreciated Ms. Bhanu Prabha’s unwavering dedication and continued support towards strengthening the education system in Ladakh. They expressed their appreciation for her efforts to improve educational standards, enhance school infrastructure, strengthen student welfare facilities, and ensure better learning opportunities, particularly for students belonging to remote and border areas.
The Administrative Secretary was accompanied by the Hon’ble Nominated Councillor, the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Kargil, the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Shakar–Chiktan Zone, and Mr. Kacho Shamim, BJP Mandal President, along with other concerned officials and representatives.
The visit reflects the School Education Department’s continued commitment to monitoring educational institutions, addressing ground-level concerns, strengthening remedial education, and improving academic outcomes and student welfare across the remote areas of Ladakh.