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Mussoorie: The Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration, commences Summer Leadership Programme for students of grades VII to IX from Tibetan Homes Foundation (THF) and Sambhota Tibetan School (STS) in Mussoorie, running from 12 to 17 May 2025 at THF.

The workshop is designed to foster creativity, confidence, and collaboration among students through hands-on projects and guided club activities. The six-days programme offers students various opportunities to explore leadership through club systems. After the workshop, the school will form different clubs based on students’ interests, needs, and challenges. Students will take the lead in these clubs, with counsellors facilitating and teachers serving as mentors. The workshop will cover diverse topics, including Innovations, Agriculture & Microgreens, Tourism & Culture, Sports & Fitness day, Street food & Micro- Entrepreneurship, Fashion for the future.

The inaugural function was attended by Tenzin Choklang (General Secretary, THF Mussoorie), Migmar Tsering (Assistant General Secretary, THF Mussoorie), Passang Dhondup (Education Officer, THF Mussoorie), Sangpo Rigzin (Principal, STS Mussoorie), and Chodon (Principal, THF Mussoorie)

In his inaugural address, Chief Guest General Secretary Tenzin Choklang emphasised the importance of student leadership and encouraged participants to make the most of the six-day programme. Guest of Honor Principal Sangpo Rigzin remarked that every student is a leader in their own way, and self-belief is key to developing self-confidence.

Jamyang Wangyal (Head of the Counseling Section) introduced the purpose of the Summer Leadership Programme and urged students to step out of their comfort zones. He also highlighted the significance of school-based clubs in helping students discover their interests, hobbies, and skills.

The Summer Leadership Workshop, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), provides a platform for participants to learn more about themselves and how to contribute to resolving social issues productively.

A total of 174 students attended the Summer Leadership Programme.

Similar workshops were also being held at STS Mundgod, TDL Bylakuppe, TCV Gopalpur, TCV Ladakh, and STS Miao.

The workshop is facilitated by Adithya Subramanian, CEO & Founder of KAARMIC Education & adventureX, a social award-winning NGO based in Telangana, and his team.