President of India Visits Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Gangtok, May 26 (IPR): President of India, Ms Droupadi Murmu, visited the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (NIT) today.
Upon her arrival, the President was received by Governor, Mr Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister, Mr Prem Singh Tamang in the presence of Minister, Ecclesiastical, Public Health Engineering and Water Resources Department, Mr Sonam Lama, along with senior officials.
During the visit, the President toured the institute premises and viewed various artworks, rare artefacts, murals, manuscripts and exhibits displayed at the institute. She was briefed on the rich heritage, traditions and cultural significance that have been preserved and showcased by the institute over the years.
The President also interacted with officials and representatives of the institute, who apprised her of the efforts being undertaken towards the preservation, documentation and promotion of Himalayan Buddhist culture and traditional knowledge systems. The visit reflected the institute’s continuing role in safeguarding the region’s rich spiritual and cultural legacy.
The visit underscored the importance of preserving and promoting the Himalayan Buddhist cultural and literary heritage for future generations.
Gangtok, May 26 (IPR): President of India, Ms Droupadi Murmu, visited the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (NIT) today.
Upon her arrival, the President was received by Governor, Mr Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister, Mr Prem Singh Tamang in the presence of Minister, Ecclesiastical, Public Health Engineering and Water Resources Department, Mr Sonam Lama, along with senior officials.
During the visit, the President toured the institute premises and viewed various artworks, rare artefacts, murals, manuscripts and exhibits displayed at the institute. She was briefed on the rich heritage, traditions and cultural significance that have been preserved and showcased by the institute over the years.
The President also interacted with officials and representatives of the institute, who apprised her of the efforts being undertaken towards the preservation, documentation and promotion of Himalayan Buddhist culture and traditional knowledge systems. The visit reflected the institute’s continuing role in safeguarding the region’s rich spiritual and cultural legacy.
The visit underscored the importance of preserving and promoting the Himalayan Buddhist cultural and literary heritage for future generations.