Nyoma, Ladakh: Continuing the fourth day of his official visit to Ladakh, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration visited the Jangthang Nyoma on 9 July 2026, where he inspected community facilities of the Tibetans, met with residents, and addressed a public gathering on the welfare and future development of the Tibetan community.

En route from Leh to Nyoma, Sikyong inspected a 63-kanal plot of land generously donated by the 9th Thiksey Rinpoche, Venerable Ngawang Jamyang Chamba Stanzin. The land has been earmarked to support the future relocation of the Jangthang Tibetan Settlement in Chumur and to provide housing for Tibetan families in Leh who currently do not have permanent residences.

Sikyong also stopped at Mahe Monastery en route, where he inspected the ongoing construction works in the surrounding area and interacted with those involved in the project.

Upon his arrival in Jangthang Nyoma, Sikyong received a traditional welcome from Camp Leader Khenrab Dorjee and members of the local Tibetan community. Following lunch, he toured the settlement, inspecting residential areas and ongoing community development projects.

Sikyong also visited the Jangthang Tibetan School, which currently provides education from kindergarten to Class III for around 70 students. During his visit, he interacted with students and teachers, inspected classrooms, the hostel, and library facilities, and held discussions with the school administration and staff on the school’s functioning and future needs.

He later toured the Nyoma Tibetan Settlement on foot before paying obeisance at Jangthang Monastery, where he was received by the monastery’s abbot. Sikyong also visited the Chostop Museum to gain more insights about the area’s religious and cultural heritage.

In the afternoon, Sikyong addressed members of the local Tibetan community at the Jangthang Community Hall. Reflecting on the successful conclusion of the Year of Compassion, he spoke about the enduring guidance of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and encouraged Tibetans to maintain harmonious relations with neighbouring communities while strengthening unity within their own community.

Recalling his previous visits to Jangthang, Sikyong reaffirmed the Central Tibetan Administration’s commitment to addressing the genuine needs of the Tibetan people through responsible governance. He spoke about ongoing efforts to resolve land-related issues in Ladakh through dialogue with the relevant authorities and stressed the importance of planning for the younger generation by strengthening educational opportunities, community institutions, and long-term development.

Highlighting the importance of self-reliance, Sikyong Penpa Tsering encouraged community members to pursue sustainable livelihoods and entrepreneurship, emphasising that economic independence is essential to building resilient Tibetan settlements. He also informed residents that Kalon (Minister) Palden Dhondup of the Department of Home would undertake an official visit to Ladakh in the coming months to further inspect the settlements, engage with residents, and assess local concerns and development priorities.

Throughout the day’s official engagements, Sikyong Penpa Tsering was accompanied by Local Tibetan Assembly President Dhundup Tsering, TCV Ladakh Director Tenzin Rabten, Project Officer Tenzin Soepa, and staff of the Chief Representative Office.