The Ladakh administration is launching a State Climate Change Centre to promote sustainable development and resilience in the region. Dr Pawan Kotwal, adviser to the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, led a meeting to address Ladakh’s pressing environmental challenges and establishment the State Climate Change Centre, said a government spokesperson.
During the meeting, Prof SK Mehta, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ladakh unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aligned with the National Education Policy-2020 to revolutionise the educational landscape.
He introduced plans to implement the eSAMARTH University Management System for streamlined administrative operations and emphasised yearly progression and the expansion of postgraduate programmes and development courses. The statement said the plans were discussed to introduce certificate courses to meet contemporary educational demands and enhance academic collaboration.
“A presentation highlighted the establishment of the State Climate Change Centre, supported by the Department of Science & Technology (GoI), to assess the Himalayan region’s vulnerability to climate change across various dimensions,” he added.
