Dharamshala: The Kashag secretariat will present two staff of the Central Tibetan Administration with an award in recognition of their distinctive service in their respective departments. The two staff selected for the award are Deputy Secretary Mr Dhondup Tsering of the Department of Home and Superintendent Mr Ngawang Choedhen of Dekyi Larso Tibetan settlement (Bylakuppe).

The award will be presented during the official 84th birthday celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang on 6 July 2019.

The award is an official recognition of the exemplary work performed by individuals in their respective portfolios in the Central Tibetan Administration. It is also aimed at introducing these distinctive staff to the public, at the same time, to inspire passion and dedication among other staff of the Central Tibetan Administration.

Brief Biography of Dhondup Tsering

Mr Dhondup Tsering was appointed as the section officer in the year 1995 and since then have worked tirelessly for various Tibetan settlements like Rabgyaling Tibetan settlement in Hunsur, Dhoeguling Tibetan settlement in Mundgod and Choepheling Tibetan settlement in Maio. Mr Dhondup Tsering is highly recognised for his service of 3 years in the advancement and development of the agriculture project in exile.

Mr Dhondup is also the founding member of the agriculture award committee.

Mr Dhondup demonstrated his exemplary service when he visited the areas affected by hurricane ‘Titli’ in Phuntsokling Tibetan settlement as the representative of the Department of Home taking responsibility to provide necessary assistance and help during the disastrous event. He also took charge as the project coordinator of COSPE. During the time, Mr Dhondup Tsering initiated and organised various training and awareness workshops on agriculture-related projects.

Mr Dhondup Tsering has never failed to carry out his responsibilities throughout his service and therefore he is found to be a deserving candidate for 2018 distinctive award to CTA officials for excellence in service.

Brief Biography of Ngawang Choedhen

Mr Ngawang Choephel joined the Central Tibetan Administration in 2008 as an accountant at the Tibetan settlement office in Mandi, HP. Thereafter, Mr Ngawang took charge as the accountant at Dekyiling Tibetan settlement in Dehradun.

Mr Ngawang also took charge as the officiating settlement officer of Dekyi Larso Tibetan settlement in Bylakuppe for the period of 63 days. During his service at the settlement, Mr Ngawang contributed significantly towards the welfare of the Tibetan community in Bylakuppe such as he renovated the staff quarters of the former CTA officials and built around 80 houses for the newly arrived Tibetans. He also constructed sanitation facilities for the less privileged people in the settlement funded by the Department of Health. The clean drinking water facility was also made available during his service. Apart from that, outdoor fitness equipment was also developed during his service. To speak briefly, Mr Ngawang Choedhen has tremendously contributed 10 years of exemplary service to CTA and therefore he is found to be a deserving candidate for 2018 distinctive award to CTA officials for excellence in service.