Ladakh admin asks Sonam Wangchuk's school to halt activities amid pending HC case
The Ladakh administration has ordered the Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning to halt activities at its Desert Flower School. The directive follows allegations that the school began operations without necessary government clearances while a related case remains pending in the High Court.
Why it matters
The move impacts a prominent educational project led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and highlights ongoing administrative and legal friction in the region.
LEH: The Ladakh administration has directed the Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning (HIAL), co-founded by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and Gitanjali J Angmo, to halt all activities at Desert Flower School in Phyang until the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh decides the matter.The notice alleges that classes and other activities were started at the school without the necessary approvals from the authorities.In a notice issued on November 1, 2026, the Office of the Tehsildar, Leh, asked HIAL founder and CEO Gitanjali J Angmo not to undertake any further activities at the school while the matter remains pending before the High Court.The administration said classes and other activities were being conducted at Desert Flower School without obtaining the required consent, clearances or approvals from the concerned authorities.Ladakh administration asks HIAL to halt activities at Desert Flower SchoolThe notice stated that Angmo had earlier written to the Deputy Commissioner,…
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