Dharamshala, 16 October 2026: The Department of Home, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), organised a TSO Accountants’ Capacity-Building Workshop for newly appointed and less-experienced accountants with fewer than five years of work experience from Tibetan Settlement Offices (TSOs) across India. The eight-day workshop is being held from 16 to 23 October 2026 at Thumi Hall, Administration Training and Welfare Society (ATWS), Dharamshala, with the participation of 22 accountants from Tibetan Settlement Offices across India.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Nangsi Kungo Kalon Palden Dhondup la as the chief guest and attended by Nangsi Drungtsab Tsering Youdon la, Drungphar Sonam Sangpo la, Zinkyong Head Tenzin Kunsang la, and Internal Audit Head Tenzin Namdol la, Nangsi
Accountants, and the participating accountants from Tibetan Settlement Offices across India.
Chief Accountant Sonam Topgyal opened the ceremony with an introduction to the workshop and outlined its objectives, emphasising the importance of strengthening participants’ knowledge and practical skills in financial management, accounting procedures and administrative responsibilities. This was followed by the keynote address of Nangsi Kungo Kalon Palden Dhondup la.
The workshop aims to enhance the professional capacity of accountants through practical training and guidance on accounting principles, bookkeeping, preparation of final accounts and financial statements, budget preparation, taxation, GST, TDS and FCRA compliance. The sessions also cover general administration, project implementation, project writing and reporting, preparation of audit report replies, and the use of Tally Prime and artificial intelligence tools to improve accounting efficiency and accuracy.
The workshop seeks to equip newly appointed and less-experienced accountants with the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to discharge their responsibilities effectively. It also aims to promote accuracy, transparency, accountability and sound financial management across Tibetan Settlement Offices in India, while ensuring compliance with applicable income tax regulations, the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and CTA financial rules and guidelines.
