New Delhi, May 17, 2025 – On the invitation of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha, a virtual meeting was held on Saturday with student unions of Ladakh to discuss recent developments at the University.

Representing Ladakhi students studying in the national capital, the President of the All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) participated in the meeting.

The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor informed the participants about the new courses initiated by the University to provide quality educational opportunities at their doorstep. He also shared his vision for the development of higher education in Ladakh and highlighted the recently introduced courses that cater to the unique geographical and strategic needs of the region.

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The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor also sought suggestions from the participants to
strengthen higher education in the region. In this context, the President of AKSAD requested for disintegration of Government Degree College Sankoo from the University of Ladakh (Kargil Campus) and a request for it to be granted full-fledged college status.

The students union also expressed apprehensions over discontinuation of the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) programs.

The President further requested to introduce Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degrees in Defense and Strategic Studies, considering the strategic importance of the region.

AKSAD proposed to establish a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Nursing program, to allow aspiring students to pursue their degrees within the region. The demand for recruitment and reservation for local residents of Ladakh at the University of Ladakh (UoL) has been actively raised by various student unions, with the AKSAD president voicing strong support for the cause.

The Vice Chancellor attentively listened to the concerns and assured the participants that corrective measures would be taken.

On behalf of All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD), The President extended heartfelt gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh (UoL) for considering the collective concerns of the students.