Puruwala: On 20 June Kalon Sonam Topgyal Khorlatsang of Department of Home, CTA addressed members of the Puruwala Tibetan settlement. In his address, Kalon elaborated the 15th Kashag’s Five-Fifty vision and highlighted the importance of education towards individual growth as well as strengthening the social, economic resources of a country. It is particularly urgent for Tibetan youth to pursue specialized further education in order to carry forward the Tibetan freedom movement. He advised the parents to facilitate and strive hard for their children to receive qualitative education. Kalon also urged every member of the Tibetan diaspora community to contribute towards the cause and towards strengthening Tibetan identity and unity. This will eventually fulfill the noble aspirations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and promote his long life and health.
The Puruwala Settlement officer concluded the public event by presenting a detailed report on the ongoing infrastructure projects in the settlement and he apprised the issues relating to roadways in the area.