Dharamshala:  On 19 August 2026, on the third day of his official visit, Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Religion and Culture (DoRC), Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi, visited Ganden  Lachi, Ganden Shartse Monastery, Ganden Jangtse Thoesam Norling Monastery, Nyingma (Dorje Drak Monastery), Sakya Tsechen Dhamchoeling Monastery, Tibetan Primary Health Care Centre (DTR hospital), Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, and Chenrezig School under Gaden Jangtse Monasteries.

At 9:30 in the morning, following prayers at the Ganden Lachi assembly hall, Kalon was welcomed by Khenpo Geshe Jangchub Sangye of Ganden Shartse Norling Monastery. He paid homage in the assembly hall and held discussions with the Khenpo, after which he reviewed the monastery’s library and discussed the progress of its digitisation project.

Kalon then visited Ganden Jangtse Thoesam Norling Monastery, where he was welcomed by the Treasurer of the monastery. He paid homage in the monastery’s assembly hall and met with Khenpo Rinpoche Jigme Lamsang at the office. He subsequently visited the monastery’s library and reviewed its digitisation project, before visiting the old Nyingma  Dorje Drak Monastery and Sakya Tsechen Dhamchoeling Monastery.

Following lunch, Kalon Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi visited the Tibetan Primary Health Care Centre, where he was welcomed by the hospital’s administrative officials, two doctors, and staff members. He toured the different sections of the hospital facilities, discussed relevant matters with the staff, and offered guidance, emphasising the importance of diligent work and treating patients and their attendants with kindness and good conduct.

He then visited Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, where he held an informal discussion with the abbot and treasurer regarding difficulties arising from delays in the renewal of the nunnery’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration, which had reportedly been withheld on two occasions. He subsequently visited Chenrezig School under Gaden Jangtse Monasteries, which is home to approximately 50 students from Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India, where he held discussions with the officials in charge.

During these visits, the abbots and treasurers were informed about recent amendments by the Indian government to regulations governing the receipt of foreign funds. Kalon took note of these changes and stressed the importance of operating in full compliance with the regulations.

Kalon also emphasised the necessity of securing parental consent documentation when admitting new students to monasteries to avoid potential difficulties in the future. He commended the progress made on the library digitisation and visitor registration projects and encouraged their continuation. He further advised that all communications with the Central Tibetan Administration on related matters be channelled through the Tibetan Settlement Office.

The Kalon’s third day of official engagements concluded with these visits and discussions.