Padma Gurmet conferred UT Ladakh State Award 2025 for exemplary service to Sowa-Rigpa medicine
Leh, August 13
Padma Gurmet, Director, National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh, has been conferred the UT Ladakh State Award for the year 2025 in recognition of his contribution to the preservation, promotion and development of the Sowa-Rigpa system of medicine in Ladakh.
According to an official release from Ministry of AYUSH, the award was conferred by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, during the UT State Awards ceremony, where 36 distinguished individuals were honoured for the years 2022-2025 for their exceptional contributions and exemplary service in various fields.
Addressing the ceremony, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted that the awards are intended to recognise individuals whose dedication, excellence and service have made a meaningful impact on society. He also emphasised the importance of inspiring the younger generation to pursue excellence and contribute positively to the welfare and development of the Union Territory.
Padma Gurmet's recognition is a matter of great pride for the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa and represents an important acknowledgement of his sustained efforts towards the preservation, promotion and advancement of Sowa-Rigpa, one of Ladakh's rich traditional systems of knowledge and healthcare.
The faculty, staff and students of the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh, extended their heartfelt congratulations to Padma Gurmet on this prestigious honour and wished him continued success in his dedicated service towards the growth and development of Sowa-Rigpa, a release added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some recognition for traditional medicine! In a world obsessed with modern pharma, it's refreshing to see our indigenous knowledge systems being honoured. The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa in Leh is doing outstanding work under his leadership. Congratulations!
This is heartening! Sowa-Rigpa is not just medicine, it's a whole philosophy connected to the Himalayas and Buddhist culture. Padma Gurmet ji deserves this honour for keeping this tradition alive and making it relevant for young people. Ladakh should be proud! 🏔️
Nice to see Ladakh getting its due recognition. But let's also hope the government provides more funding and infrastructure for Sowa-Rigpa research and education. Awards are motivating, but sustained support matters more. Still, congratulations to Padma Gurmet ji!
So proud to see someone from the Himalayan region being honoured at this level. Sowa-Rigpa has been a lifeline for remote Ladakhi villages for centuries. This recognition is long overdue, but better late than never. Congratulations to the entire institute! 🙌
Great to see traditional systems of medicine getting institutional support. I've read about Sowa-Rigpa and its holistic approach to health—it's impressive work. The recognition for Padma Gurmet is well deserved, and it also puts Ladakh's unique cultural heritage on the map. Cheers!
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