Dahung: The Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies (CIHCS), Dahung, has entered into two significant collaborations aimed at strengthening holistic education and advancing technology-driven cultural preservation. The agreements were signed on Saturday in the presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

The first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between Flowering Dharma, Ladakh, and CIHCS to promote the integration of Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning within the academic framework. Developed through global academic collaboration, the SEE Learning approach focuses on nurturing happiness, compassion, and wisdom in education—values closely aligned with CIHCS’s mission of fostering value-based learning.

The second MoU centered on language preservation and digital innovation. It was signed between the Centre for Study and Practice of Theravada (SPT), Athens, Greece, and CIHCS, in collaboration with Paliverse (AI).

The partnership aims to develop AI-based tools for Bhoti (Tibetan) and Hindi languages to aid in cultural preservation, linguistic research, and accessibility for future generations.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu lauded the institute for what he called “meaningful collaborations,” praising CIHCS for its “visionary role in shaping well-rounded education rooted in cultural wisdom.” He also reviewed the institute’s master plan, which includes infrastructure to accommodate 1,500 students—both boys and girls—as part of its long-term expansion strategy.

Established in 2003 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, the CIHCS has emerged as a vital center for Himalayan studies, Buddhist philosophy, and cultural preservation. The new partnerships mark a forward-looking step in blending traditional learning with modern technology to sustain the region’s cultural and linguistic heritage.