LEH: The Advisor to the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal convened a meeting towards strengthening administrative efficiency and ensuring equitable opportunities for employees across Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Corporations, and autonomous bodies in the Union Territory of Ladakh, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

During the course of the meeting, it was brought to light that out of the total of 253 employees under consideration, a significant portion hails from the Power Development Corporation of J&K, comprising 157 individuals.

There were thorough discussions on the establishment and formation of Corporations for the placement of employees.

It was decided that the formation and establishment of essential entities such as the Ladakh Power Development Corporation and Ladakh Cultural Academy must be expedited.

This strategic move will facilitate the smooth transition of employees currently serving in J&K to their respective counterparts in Ladakh UT.

The Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal emphasized the imperative of promptly establishing these entities so that the administrative processes be streamlined, and the integration of employees into UT Ladakh's workforce.

The administration remains committed to ensuring the welfare and professional growth of its residents, including those currently serving outside the boundaries of Ladakh UT, he added.

The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretaries, UT Ladakh; the Executive Manager of SIDCO, UT Ladakh; the Deputy Commissioner Leh; Head of the Departments; and the Assistant Secretary, J&K BOSE, Ladakh, while Special Secretary to Law Department; Deputy Commissioner Kargil and concerned officers joined the meeting virtually.