Dehradun, Uttarakhand: On 20 October 2026 at 9 a.m., the Department of Education’s Kalon, Urgen Tenzin, and Secretary Karma Choeying were warmly welcomed by the headmaster, teachers, and students of Tibetan Homes Foundation (THF) Dekyiling. The headmaster presented a detailed report on the school’s functioning and activities at his office. The team subsequently inspected the classrooms and various departments. Following the visit, they visited the primary school, where they interacted with teachers and reviewed the facilities.
At around 10:15 a.m., a public meeting was held at the Dekyiling Settlement Community Hall. The Kalon and his team were warmly welcomed by the Settlement Officer, representatives of the Local Tibetan Assembly, camp leaders, and other heads of government and non-government organisations.
During the meeting, the Kalon spoke about the Kashag’s Vision Paper, China’s assimilative ethnic laws, and the importance of preserving the Tibetan language and culture. He also highlighted the four principles of the Basic Education Policy and emphasised the role of parents in safeguarding their children’s future.
At 2 p.m., the team visited THF Rajpur, where they were received by the school heads and students. The Kalon addressed the students, highlighting the importance of education and their future role in the Tibetan struggle. He encouraged them to ask questions, think critically, and develop a logical approach to learning their subjects.
In the evening, the Kalon met with teachers and staff members of THF Dekyiling and THF Rajpur. He emphasised their roles and responsibilities in shaping the future of Tibetan children. He expressed his appreciation for their contributions and urged them to continue working diligently for future generations.
Later, he visited the THF retirement home, where he interacted with some of the retired staff members and inspected the facilities.
On 21 October, the team visited THF Gorimarfi School and Tibetan Nehru Memorial School in Clementown. During the visits, they inspected the classrooms and school infrastructure and interacted with the students, school heads, and board members.
The Department of Education Kalon’s official school visits will continue with visits to TCV Selakui, STS Herbertpur, Puruwala, and Paonta, followed by Dharamshala, marking the final leg of the official tour.
