He laid strong emphasis on developing end-to-end entrepreneurship models in Ladakh.
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Ladakh’s Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Friday directed that the pashmina trade be taken up in project mode, with a complete value-chain and mission-mode approach, involving local entrepreneurs to maximise economic benefits for the region.
A day after taking charge of the post, Kundra reviewed the functioning of the School Education, Higher Education, Technical Education, and Skill Development Departments to assess progress, challenges, and future roadmaps for strengthening the education and skill ecosystem in the Union Territory (UT).
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He laid strong emphasis on developing end-to-end entrepreneurship models in Ladakh. He instructed the departments to ensure registration with Startup India and to organise a large-scale startup conclave to promote innovation and enterprise.
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Stressing the importance of future-ready skills, he called for the introduction of advanced skill courses by engaging experts from outside, including focused training in artificial intelligence, noting that technology adoption today is easier and significantly enhances employability.
Kundra also highlighted the need for specialised training relevant to Ladakh’s unique context, such as high-altitude skill development and hotel management.
The Chief Secretary further directed that all developmental and educational initiatives undertaken by the administration be properly documented and visualised for record-keeping and institutional memory, underlining their long-term importance.
To improve classroom practices and learning outcomes, he suggested organising district-wise teachers’ conferences with structured presentations aimed at promoting effective teaching methodologies.
Emphasising accountability and ground-level monitoring, Kundra instructed that Tehsildars, SDMs, and other officers must mandatorily inspect remote schools to assess their condition, with the findings reflected in their Annual Confidential Reports, to ensure sustained improvement in school education across the UT.
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