Gangtok: As per direction from Central Tibetan Relief Committee (CTRC), the handover of settlement officer was held from 25 to 26 April, 2022 between the incoming settlement officer Mr. Lhakpa Tsering and Karma Namgyal, Office Secretary in presence of Darjeeling Tibetan settlement Officer Mr. Tsewang Phuntsok as official witness on behalf of Department of Home, CTA, Dharamshala.
On 25th, the official handing over was conducted, where official documents and related files were handed over.
On 26th Morning, a brief introductory and welcome function was addressed by new settlement officer and representative of Department of Home, CTA. The function was attended by Tibetan Parliamentarian Ms. Youdon Aukatsang, Chairman and Vice Chairman Local Tibetan Assembly, representatives from monasteries, Presidents of six Tibetan associations and NGOs, Mithues and Kyiduk Nyerpas. The function began with offering of tea and snacks and function wrapped up by greetings and offering of scarves by the guests.
In the afternoon, along with official witness, the new settlement officer visited monasteries in the local area.
– Report filed by Tibetan Settlement Office, Gangtok