Delhi: The Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration, inaugurated a three-day North India V-TAG Advocacy and Capacity Building training program on 3 January 2025 at Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi. The initiative targets Tibetan students enrolled in various North Indian academic institutions and focuses on developing their advocacy, leadership, and nonviolent communication skills.
During the opening ceremony, DIIR Additional Secretary Tenzin Lekshay delivered a keynote address, outlining the program’s strategic objectives. He emphasised two key priorities: strengthening Tibet advocacy efforts across North India and fostering meaningful connections between Tibetan youth and their Indian counterparts in university settings. Additional Secretary Lekshay stressed the critical role of young Tibetans in advancing the Tibetan cause through an enhanced understanding of their cultural heritage, history, and regional administrative frameworks.
Karma Lekshey, Director of the Tibetan Center for Conflict Resolution, and his colleague Tenzin Yangkyi conducted the first day’s training sessions. The interactive sessions concentrated on three core competencies: advocacy strategies, Leadership development, and nonviolent communication techniques.
The program has attracted 35 participants representing diverse regions, including Dharamshala, Delhi, Pune, Sikkim, Odisha, Jaipur, and Ladakh. Scheduled to conclude on 5 January 2025, the training provides comprehensive instruction in practical advocacy skills, professional development, and strategic planning for future initiatives.
This capacity-building effort aligns with the Central Tibetan Administration’s long-term strategy to prepare the next generation of Tibetan youth in exile for advocacy leadership roles. The implementation team includes Tenzin Kunkhen and Rinchen from the Tibet Advocacy Section, DIIR, along with V-TAG India Coordinator Ngawang Choden and Tenzin Lhatso, V-TAG Delhi coordinator.
-Report filed by Department of Information and International Relations, CTA
