HIAL Convocation 2021

Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL) observed its 1st Annual Convocation Ceremony on October 27th, 2021 at HIAL campus, Phyang.

The Chief Guest for the occasion was Vandana Shiva, a scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist and anti-globalisation author. Prof. S K Mehta, VC Ladakh University also graced the function with his presence as the Guest of Honour. Also in attendance were other dignitaries from the academic world, industries and the government apart from Gitanjali J B, Founding CEO & Dean, Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL) and Sonam Wangchuk, Founding Director, Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL).

HIAL convocated 66 students across 10 courses; HILLs Fellowship students, HIAL Experiential Leadership Module (HELM) students, Eco Responsive Building, Responsible Tourism, Organic Food Processing, Ecology & Ice Stupa & Solar Builders course in its 1st Annual Convocation.

HIAL Alumni Community (HAC) was founded on Convocation day. Creating an engaged, supportive alumni network is crucial to an institution’s success. HIAL as an institution is dedicated to add to the alumni’s lives via this community. This also helps inspire the younger batches and thus promote peer to peer learning. A dedicated alumni network enables the institution to gain by lending their assistance to the students, the institution and each other, from our graduates’ knowledge and expertise. HAC plans to create a community network dedicated to keep the alumni well informed, as our graduates are our most dedicated supporters, our finest ambassadors and their personal and professional networks are essential for marketing and promotion of the brand HIAL.