ADC Kargil Imteeaz Kacho on December 31 flagged off the first batch of students from various Government PM SHRI Higher Secondary Schools and High Schools of Kargil district for an exposure tour outside the Union Territory of Ladakh under the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) Scheme, approved under AWP&B 2025–26.

As part of the tour, the students will visit several cities across India, including Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Jodhpur, to gain educational and cultural exposure.

Addressing the students on the occasion, the ADC encouraged them to enjoy the journey while learning about new cultures, cuisines, and traditions. He advised them to visit museums, libraries, and historical monuments during the tour and create lifelong memories. Highlighting the educational value of travel, he also informed the students that Jaipur houses India’s largest single-screen cinema theatre, the iconic Raj Mandir. He extended best wishes to the students and escort teachers for a safe and enriching journey.

Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kargil, Sonam Wangchuk, briefed the students on the detailed tour itinerary. He advised them to remain in close coordination with their escort teachers and make optimum use of the exposure tour for academic, social, and cultural learning.

In the first batch, 60 students accompanied by four escort teachers have been sent on the tour.

Overall, a total of 414 students, accompanied by 29 escort teachers, will participate in the exposure tours, which will be conducted over 10 days in seven groups on different dates.