US EditionSonam Wangchuk's HIAL Should Be Given UGC Recognition for Its ‘Exemplary Work’, Parliamentary Panel Tells Centre
The Parliamentary panel praised HIAL’s NEP 2020-aligned experiential learning and urged UGC recognition despite government cancellation of land and FCRA registration amid protests.
- Earlier this week, the Standing Committee chaired by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh recommended UGC recognition for the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, including this in a report tabled in Parliament.
- Citing NEP 2020, the committee highlighted HIAL's experiential and project‑based approach and praised its integration of Indian Knowledge Systems and community engagement.
- Field observations showed HIAL's tangible local impact and international recognition through its ice stupas and academic, research and entrepreneurship ecosystem rooted in local contexts.
- Authorities cancelled HIAL's land allotment and revoked FCRA registration, and the government accused Sonam Wangchuk of inciting the violence, following his detention under the NSA on September 26.
- With UGC recognition pending for several years, the panel urged the Ministry of Education to study the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives model and consider replicating it through Centres of Innovation in Education.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Parliamentary Panel Urges UGC Recognition For Sonam Wangchuk’s HIAL In Ladakh
The panel has recommended that the UGC grant recognition to the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL) in Ladakh, founded by Sonam Wangchuk, citing its alignment with NEP 2020 and impact on local communities
Push for Recognition: The Transformative Impact of Ladakh's HIAL
Push for Recognition: The Transformative Impact of Ladakh's HIAL A Parliamentary panel has commended the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by Ladakh educator Sonam Wangchuk, for its pioneering work in education and urged its recognition by the University Grants Commission (UGC).During a recent report presentation in Parliament, the committee, led by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh, expressed dissatisfaction over the prolonged pendi…
Parliament panel chaired by Digvijaya Singh flags long-pending UGC recognition for HIAL despite global acclaim
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
