TAWANG, AUG 19:
In a significant gesture aimed at supporting education and community welfare, Lumla MLA Tsering Lhamu donated a new utility vehicle to Guru Tanpei Dronme School at Birpur in West Kameng district, an institution established and guided by renowned Buddhist spiritual leader and Padma Shri awardee Guru Tulku Rinpoche.
The vehicle was formally handed over to representatives of the institution in a move expected to strengthen the school’s transportation and outreach capabilities.
Guru Tanpei Dronme School, functioning under the vision of Guru Tulku Rinpoche, is dedicated to providing quality education while nurturing ethical values, cultural heritage and spiritual learning among young students. The institution is regarded as an important centre for holistic education in the region, blending modern academics with the rich traditions of the Himalayan Buddhist heritage.
The school members described the donation as a meaningful contribution that would directly benefit students, teachers and school management in carrying out educational and community-related activities more effectively.
The philanthropic gesture is consistent with Tsering Lhamu’s long-standing commitment to education, social welfare and religious institutions. A postgraduate by qualification and widely known for her social work, the Lumla MLA has over the years supported numerous initiatives aimed at empowering students and preserving the region’s cultural and spiritual legacy.
Among her notable contributions is the institution of the Late Jambey Tashi Academic Scholarship in memory of her late husband and former Lumla MLA Jambey Tashi, through which meritorious students have been encouraged and rewarded for academic excellence. She has also been actively associated with educational initiatives across the constituency, including support for libraries, schools and student welfare programmes.
Lhamu has additionally extended support to monasteries and religious institutions in the region, recognising their role not only as centres of faith but also as institutions that preserve indigenous knowledge, culture and moral values. Her earlier assistance to monastic establishments, including support towards transportation and community welfare activities linked to monasteries, has earned appreciation from both religious leaders and the public.
The donation also highlights the enduring partnership between social leaders and spiritual institutions in Arunachal Pradesh, where education is increasingly viewed not merely as academic advancement but as a means of nurturing responsible, compassionate and culturally rooted citizens. (Source: Mon Tawang Vigilance)
