Ladakh, July 15: Sumoor Village has been officially declared the ‘Book Village of Ladakh’. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Deputy Chairman Tsering Angchuk and Deputy Commissioner of Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Village Lab Foundation, Ladakh, and supported by LAHDC Leh, aims to revolutionize village education through innovative approaches. As part of the project, 16 mini libraries have been installed across Sumoor village, and a dedicated library cum reading center has been developed.
Deputy Commissioner Santosh Sukhadeve praised the efforts of Rigzen Wangmo, educator and founder of the Village Lab Foundation, Ladakh. He commended the collaborative work of the people of Sumoor and expressed his commitment to integrating digital technologies to further enhance the project.
The event began with a reading session led by Tibetan writer Tenzin Tsundue and VLF volunteer Stanzin Norboo, followed by vibrant cultural performances and speeches.
Rigzen Wangmo emphasized that this initiative is a significant step towards transforming village education systems using innovative approaches. She also stated that VLF is dedicated to improving the lives of children in villages across Ladakh.
The event was also attended by Councillor of Tigger constituency Rigzin Lhundup, SDM Nubra, and the Zonal Education Officer of Nubra.
