Dehradun: Kalon Sonam Topgyal Khorlatsang, Department of Home, CTA on Saturday inaugurated Norling Community Hall at Tsering Dhonden Tibetan Colony, Raipur. Kalon was received by leaders, representatives and the community members of Tsering Dhonden Colony.
The inauguration ceremony began with introductory remarks by (Retd) Lt Col Norbu, Tibetan Settlement Officer, Dehradun, in which, he spoke about the inception of Tsering Dhonden Tibetan Colony in 2005 and the progress since. It was followed by a report on the construction of Norling Community Hall.
On behalf of the Tsering Dhonden Colony, Settlement Officer and (Retd) Lt Col Norbu extended sincere gratitude to Honorable Home Kalon and Department of Home for funding the Norling Community Hall project. Tsering Dhonden Tibetan Colony was undertaken by Central Tibetan Relief Committee in February 2017 from Sponsor Shide Khangsar, and series of welfare projects such as; domestic electric meter to each household, drinking water, cemented road, rain water harvesting projects were implemented by the Settlement Office on direction from Department of Home.
Honorable Kalon addressed the gathering, highlighting years of efforts led by the Department of Home towards change of ownership from Sponsor Shide Khangsar to Central Tibetan Relief Committee. He also spoke on increasing global support on the Tibet issue, especially Honorable Sikyong’s visit to the White House and later reiterated the public to take precautions of Covid-19 seriously.
Kalon also presented a token of appreciation to sponsor Issac Hishey of Shidhe Khangsar, contractor Purand Chand, architect Ashwani Sharma and certificates to the outgoing Group Leaders and Covid-19 volunteers.
He also visited the newly constructed water tank at Dekyiling Tibetan Colony and appreciated the project working committee in successful completion of the project and in putting an end to the water shortage crisis of Dekyiling Tibetan Colony and newly established Gepheing Tibetan Colony.
Concluding the first leg of his official tour, Home Kalon left for Poanta Cholsum Settlement on Sunday.
-Filed by Tibetan Settlement Office, Dehradun