Kathmandu: On 29 June 2022, the new Settlement Officer Phurbu Tashi assumed charge of the Choejor Settlement Office, Nepal, from the outgoing Settlement Officer Tsipri Lopen Tulku Ngawang Chokdup.
Following the successful handing over of the charge between the two, the outgoing Settlement Officer shared his experiences accumulated during his tenure, while the new Settlement Officer pledged to fulfil the expectations of people accordingly to the Central Tibetan Administration’s directions at the official ceremony.
The handover ceremony was attended by Coordinator Tsultrim Gyatso, Office of Tibet Nepal, as chief guest, along with special guests Tibetan Parliamentarian Tashi Dhondup and Sonam Norbu. The gathering was also attended by OoT’s Secretary cum Gyal-Phak (Kathmandu & Swayambhu) Settlement Officer Karma Gyaltsen, interim Choejor Settlement Officer Tenzin Choedon, Vice President of Local Tibetan Assembly Dhonden, Chairs of Tibetan Freedom Movement from Jorpati and Boudha, former Settlement Officers, regional auditor, director of the local Men-Tsee-Khang, directors of the local colleges, representatives from the local monasteries and local associations.
-Report filed by TSO Choejor