Ladakh LG holds meeting with Secys to assess progress of deptts

May 13, 2023

LEH: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retired), held a meeting with the Departmental Secretaries at Raj Niwas to review the progress of their respective departments.

Mishra instructed the Departmental Secretaries to develop a line of officials accountable for responsibilities in each department to ensure the smooth and efficient working of the Administration. He also instructed them to take note of and follow up on the issues raised by the common citizens of Ladakh during their meeting with the public three days a week.

He inquired about the cafeterias and public conveniences at the top of the mountain pass such as Zoji-La and Khardung-La. Secretary, Tourism and Culture, Mehboob Ali Khan, informed the LG about the plan to establish cafeterias and public toilets at a lower altitude of the Mountain Passes to avoid any health issues for the tourists due to high altitude.

The LG also inquired about the postponement of examinations of LAHD-SSRB Kargil due to the closure of Zoji-la and also the progress of work on the Zoji-La Tunnel. He concerned officials from PWD to fill the vacant posts to ensure the smooth functioning of the Department. He instructed the officers of Staff Selection Commission to expedite the results of examinations conducted so far for non-gazetted posts.

Mishra also took report on cleanliness and waste disposal issues in Drass, progress on the development of agriculture and horticulture oasis by DIHAR, progress on issues highlighted by Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Rajduring his tour to border areas of Ladakh and development works in Disket, Nubra keeping in view the visit of the Dalai Lama to Ladakh on July 2023.

Principal Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal, Commissioner Secretary Padma Angmo, Secretary Ravinder Kumar; Secretary Mehboob Ali Khan, DIG Ladakh Police Sheikh Junaid, Secretary Law Fayaz and Head of Departments were present in the meeting.