Vice Chancellor of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS) Leh, a Deemed University, Professor Rajesh Rajan announced significant progress within the institution. Notably, all issues regarding the affiliation of pre-university courses have been successfully resolved, and various measures have been implemented to enhance both academic and administrative efficiency.<br />''<br />''CIBS is one of the country's four prestigious institutes under the Cultural Ministry, alongside Nav Nalanda Mahavir Nalanda University, offering courses in Buddhist philosophy, logic, history, culture, art, as well as classical languages such as Pali, Sanskrit, and Bhoti, in addition to modern languages and humanities subjects.<br />''<br />''Professor Rajesh Rajan is the first Vice Chancellor of CIBS Leh since its declaration as a Deemed University in 2016, and he resumed his role in March of this year.<br />'' <br />''During his tenure, significant achievements have been made, including the resolution of academic and employee issues and substantial progress in meeting the institute's infrastructural needs. This includes expanding pre-university school buildings and providing residential quarters for key personnel like the Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Finance Officer, and Group C employees.<br />''<br />''Furthermore, Professor Rajan announced an increase in the monthly stipends for all student categories, which will be implemented in either November or December of this year.  The stipend for Shastri (BA) and Acharya (MA) students has been raised from Rs 1300 to Rs 2500, while research scholars pursuing a PhD will receive Rs 1000.<br />''<br />''These announcements were made during the 64th Foundation Day Celebration of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Leh, underscoring the institution's commitment to progress and academic excellence.<br />