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| Vohra attends CIBS Golden Jubilee | | | Early Times Report
LEH, OCTOBER 23 – The Governor, Mr. N. N. Vohra, has said that the teachings and high moral values, particularly the path of non-violence, propagated by Buddhism have become increasingly relevant in the present day trouble torn world in our endeavours to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, harmony, peace and amity.
The Governor was addressing the Golden Jubilee celebration function of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS) at Leh today.
Referring to the work being done at the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, the Governor said that it has played a significant role in propagating the teachings of Buddhism and contributed in a big way in preserving and promoting the rich art, culture and language of Ladakh.
The First Lady, Mrs. Usha Vohra, was also present on the occasion.
The Governor said that establishment of CIBS in Leh 50 years ago, has facilitated and promoted opportunities for students and scholars to study Buddhism. Recognizing the important contributions made by the Institute in the last half a century, he added that he strongly favours CIBS being according the status of a Deemed University. He observed that this would attract students not only from the Ladakh and Lahoul and Spiti regions but from all over the country, and even from abroad, to pursue Buddhist studies in CIBS.
The Governor mentioned that this Institute could act as a role model in providing quality education and urged the Governing Body of CIBS to progressively enable this institution to provide education and research opportunities in identified areas of the Sciences and Humanities. He said that there is also need for providing a much larger number of trained persons to teach Bodhi and reiterated that the glorious heritage of this region needs to be optimally preserved.
The Governor congratulated the faculty members, scholars and students of the Institute, and the people of Ladakh, on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of this institution, which falls today. He released a commemorative souvenir brought out by the CIBS to mark this occasion.
On behalf of the Institute, the Governor presented cash awards of Rs. 10,000 each to two eminent scholars, Prof. Ishey Thabkhas and Mr. Tashi Rabgias, for their lifetime achievements in promoting the history, culture and language of Ladakh. On his own behalf, to recognize their scholarship, the Governor announced cash awards of Rs. 25,000 each, to both of these scholars.
Earlier, on reaching Leh from Srinagar this morning, the Governor was received by Mr. Chering Dorje, Chairman, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Mr. Ajeet Sahu, Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Senior Superintendent of Police, Leh and other civil and police officers. At the airport, he was given a warm welcome in a traditional manner by presentation of khataks to him.
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