Mussoorie, Uttarakhand: Kalon (Minister) Urgen Tenzin and Secretary Karma Choeying of the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), attended the General Body Meeting of the Tibetan Homes Foundation (THF), Mussoorie, on the morning of 16 October 2026.

Accompanied by Jamyang Wangyal, head of the Department’s Modern Education and Counselling Sections, the visiting delegation also visited Sambhota Tibetan School (STS), Mussoorie, later that afternoon. The school’s principal, rector, and staff accorded the delegation a warm welcome.

During the visit, the Kalon inspected classrooms and various departments and interacted with students. He later met with teachers and staff members.

On 17 October, the Kalon graced the inter-house athletic meet at THF Mussoorie. He was welcomed by General Secretary Migmar Tsering, the school principal, other staff members, and students. Heads of other Tibetan schools in the region also attended the event as guests.

The annual athletic meet commenced with a welcome address by the school’s principal, Chodon, followed by a keynote address by the Kalon. Emphasising that participation matters more than winning, he wished all participants the best and encouraged students to engage in sports not only on sports days but also in their daily lives to maintain good health.

The following day, the Education Kalon attended the opening and closing ceremonies of the sports day at STS Mussoorie. During the day, he also visited the premises of both THF and STS Mussoorie.

On 19 October, the Kalon visited THF Mussoorie, where the Education Officer, principal, and headmaster warmly welcomed the visiting delegation. Addressing the school assembly, he spoke briefly about the students’ role in the Tibetan struggle and their responsibility to preserve and strengthen Tibetan culture and language.

He subsequently visited various departments and classrooms and interacted with students and teachers.

During meetings with teachers and staff members of THF and STS Mussoorie, the Kalon expressed his appreciation for their dedicated efforts in caring for the schools and, in particular, their students. He noted the positive relationships between students and teachers that he had observed during his visits.

Highlighting the importance of the teaching profession, he emphasised that teachers carry a significant responsibility in shaping students’ futures and contributing to the Tibetan struggle. He also discussed the four principles of the Basic Education Policy and underscored their importance. The meetings concluded with the Kalon responding to questions from staff members.

Later that evening, the Kalon and his delegation departed Mussoorie to visit THF Dekyiling, Rajpur, and Goramarfi schools.