Since, early sixties the Tibetans took refuge in India and many settled in Leh – Ladakh. With similar religion and near matching food and cultural practices Ladakh became second home for the Tibetans. Ever since, apart from Ladakhis All India Radio, Leh is a companion for large number of Tibetans in this part of the country.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”On the occasion of Golden Jubilee Year of AIR Leh, correspondent files this story:-<br />”<b>&nbsp;</b><br />”Tibetan population here believes Ladakh is their second home. Hard working Tibetans settled in several villages in border areas of Changthang region and equally sizeable numbers in Leh and a few in Kargil, as well. Ever since, they became part of Ladakh. When they moved from Tibet to Ladakh region, language was a barrier to them. However, they adapted to Ladakhi language and learnt it for survival. Old timers say, initially AIR Leh was the tool for them to learn the language.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”With changing times, tech savvy Tibetan youth also continue to listening AIR Leh for information and entertainment. Ladakh Tibetan Youth Congress President Mr Kunsang Deachen said,<br />”&nbsp;<br />”On AIR Leh Golden Jubilee year, greeting the listeners, Prasar Bharati and All India Radio, Leh Mr Kunsang hoped that Radio will continue to serve people especially in the far flung and border areas in Ladakh.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”<span style="color: #222222;">AIR Leh has been running Kangri Norbu , an exclusive programme on every Thursday for Tibetans since 80’s, in Ladakh region. Kangri Norbu touches upon all issues related to Tibetans community in Ladakh, has good listenership.</span><br />