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Dharamshala: The Terminology Section of the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), held an online discussion meeting with India-based Tibetan YouTube content creators on 28 May 2026. A total of eighteen Tibetan YouTube creators participated in the meeting.

Office Assistant and terminology staff member Tsering Dhundup welcomed the participants and introduced the objectives of the meeting. Followed remarks from Joint Secretary Urgyen Tenzin, Head of the Terminology Section, who spoke on the department’s work, the process of standardising Tibetan terminology, and initiatives undertaken to disseminate standardised terms.

He noted that YouTube has become one of the most widely used platforms in society today and that Tibetan YouTubers, through their use of the Tibetan language, reach thousands of viewers, particularly Tibetan youth. He emphasised that this has a significant impact on the development and preservation of the Tibetan language.

The Terminology Section urged participants to actively use and promote the officially approved terminology standardised by the department. The meeting also included discussions, explanations, and clarifications regarding standardised terms, while participants exchanged suggestions and questions related to terminology usage. Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening coordination and promoting the consistent use of standardised Tibetan terminology.

The Tibetan YouTube content creators who attended the meeting expressed their support and commitment to using and disseminating the CTA’s officially approved terminology in efforts to preserve and promote the Tibetan language.