Tawang, February 13, 2026:
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the new Administrative Block of Sera Jey Jamyang Choekhorling Monastery in Tawang in the presence of Venerable Geshe Lobsang Norbu la, Chief Administrator of Sera Jey Monastery, Karnataka, His Eminence Dolhe Rinpoche Tenzin Kunkhyen la, Abbot of the monastery, and other dignitaries.
The newly developed infrastructure is expected to significantly enhance administrative efficiency, improve residential facilities, and strengthen the learning environment for monks and students. The initiative marks a step forward in supporting monastic education and preserving the region’s spiritual heritage.
On the occasion, the State Bank of India, Tawang Branch, donated a school bus to the monastery, an initiative welcomed by attendees as a meaningful contribution toward the welfare and mobility of children associated with the institution.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister highlighted that monasteries continue to serve as living centres of culture, discipline, learning, and compassion, emphasizing that supporting such institutions remains a shared responsibility of society.
