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Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil marked the conclusion of its three-week PM-USHA Bridge Course 2025 with a vibrant valedictory ceremony held on campus. The event was graced by Chief Guest Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon (CEC, Kargil) and Guest of Honour Kacho Farooz Ahmed, alongside college faculty, students, and invited dignitaries.
Key Highlights:
Inauguration of New College Buses:
The event commenced with the ceremonial ribbon-cutting by the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour, officially inaugurating two newly procured college buses to enhance student transportation facilities.
Welcome Address:
Principal Prof. Disket Angmo warmly welcomed the guests with traditional khataks and delivered an inspiring address, highlighting the college’s transformative role over the past 24 years. She emphasised that local institutions in Ladakh, like GDC Kargil, are on par with metropolitan colleges in terms of quality and commitment.
Cultural and Academic Presentations:
The event featured a series of engaging performances and presentations, including:
A soulful Naat-e-Sharief by the Imani Sisters
The official release of the PM-USHA Bridge Course-2025 Newsletter
A captivating Purgi drama titled Thokbari Skya performed by 4th-semester students
Program Review and Address by Dignitaries:
Prof. MNM Shabani, District Nodal Officer for PM-USHA, provided an overview of the bridge course under the ‘Gender Inclusive & Equity Program,’ outlining its objectives and impact.
Guest of Honour Kacho Mohammad Feroz congratulated the college for empowering students to make informed academic choices.
Chief Guest Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon reflected on his educational journey and assured continued support for college infrastructure projects. He proposed the formation of a committee to draft a roadmap for ‘Vision 2047’ for Kargil.
Recognition and Felicitation:
Faculty members were honoured for their contributions, and participants of the Bridge Course received certificates and awards in various categories, presented by the dignitaries. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Razia Parveen while Nasir Ud Din (AP English) moderated the proceedings.
