Diplomat Desk
Leh, Ladakh,DD, Secretary of School Education, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha (IAS), inspires students ahead of Educational Exposure Tour
Leh, Ladakh – Bhanu Prabha, Secretary of School, Technical Education and Higher Education Union Territory of Ladakh, flagged off the Educational Exposure tour under the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan (RAA) component of Samagra Shiksha for 2024-25. The tour, scheduled from February 21 to February 27, 2025, will take nearly 100 students of government schools of Ladakh to Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, offering a rich opportunity to explore India’s scientific progress, cultural heritage and landmarks.
The exposure visit would enable the students to learn about the concepts of science and technological developments outside the books and classrooms.
Chief Education Officer Leh Sonam Wangchuk welcomed Secretary School Education Bhanu Prabha (IAS) with traditional scarf. Secretary School Education in her address to students encouraged them to engage with people they meet during the tour, and share insights about Ladakh’s unique culture and heritage, during this 7 day long exposure visit. She briefed the students on key destinations, emphasizing the importance of experiencing new and diverse cultures to broaden their perspectives. “This tour is a valuable opportunity for practical learning,” she stated, urging students to maintain a daily diary to document their experiences, observations, and reflections throughout the journey.
Emphasizing safety, Secretary Bhanu Prabha advised students to exercise caution around unfamiliar people and strangers to ensure their security during the tour. She also instructed the accompanying teachers to ensure the students’ well-being and ensure a visit to National Science Centre and Nehru Planetarium during the visit to Delhi so as to develop a scientific temper in the students.
She encouraged students to make the most of this exposure, highlighting its long-term benefits. “Getting exposed to new environments will prepare you to work and thrive anywhere in the world,” she said. Parents and students expressed gratitude to the School Education Department for organizing this enriching and exciting tour, describing it as a transformative learning experience.DD