The INS News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog
No Result
View All Result
The INS News
No Result
View All Result
Home News Regional

Governor meets various delegations on his maiden visit to Leh

INS Desk by INS Desk
October 11, 2018
A A
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhatsappTelegramEmail

Leh: Governor, Satya Pal Malik today undertook his maiden visit to Leh to review the scope of ongoing developmental activities in the region. He was accompanied by Advisor B.B Vyas, K Vijay Kumar, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Chief Secretary B.V.R. Subrahmanyam and Principal Secretary to Governor Umang Narula.
During the visit, the Governor held meetings with Thupstan Chhewang, MP; Chering Dorjay, MLC and former Minister; Nawang Rigzin Zora, MLA, and former Minister and representatives of political parties.
The Governor also met with several local delegations that submitted memoranda pertaining to their demands and issues, which included the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council led by CEC, LAHDC Dorjey Mutup, Ladakh Students’ Educational and Environmental Action Forum (LEAF), Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA), All Ladakh Muslim Coordination Committee (ALMCC) and INC delegation led by MLA Leh Nawang Rigzin Jora.
During the meeting, CEC, DorjeyMutup expressed his gratitude to the Governor for recent approval of the draft ‘Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (Amendment) Bill, 2018 and sanction of funds for various projects in the district. He also raised several pertinent issues including shortage of staff in various departments and early filling up of these vacancies, issue of daily wage laborers and clearance of liabilities.
The student representatives demanded for timely conduct of college exams besides requesting for making Leh and Nubra Degree College independent of Kashmir University in the conduct of exams, declaration of results and framing of question papers. They also put forth the concerns faced by Ladakhi students studying outside in getting scholarships.
Representatives of LBA reiterated their demand for inclusion of Bhoti language in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution, besides requesting for creation of 148 new posts for Bhoti teachers and police range for Ladakh. LGA came up with similar demands, besides, requesting for grant of suitable land in Jammu to build a religious centre for Ladakhis, especially for students studying in Jammu. They also presented a resolution passed unanimously by all political and religious organizations to ban liquor bars in Leh district.
Further, they also advocated for granting voting rights to Tibetans settled in Ladakh, registration of land as per previous land records in the name of monasteries and allotment of two teachers in 45 monasteries to strengthen monastic education.
Similarly, ALMCC and INC delegations also presented a detailed memorandum and put forth their demands. INC demanded the inclusion of Leh city in the Smart City scheme, improvement of mobile connectivity, lowering of air fares, making of BADP allotment block wise, exemption from GST, augmentation in PDS ration quantity, early setting up of the proposed Medical College in Leh besides submitting the issues of daily wagers, casual laborers for early resolution.
The Governor gave patient hearing to the demands and grievances put forth by several delegation. He assured due consideration to the demands and appropriate necessary action for early redressal.
He advised that an appropriate proposal be formulated to develop Leh as a model city and to promote it as an environment friendly city highlighting the rich heritage, natural resources, architecture, local culture and traditions.
Chief Secretary B.V.R. Subrahmanyam apprised the meeting that nearly Rs 180 crores have been approved for the languishing projects in Leh district to be taken up through newly set up Jammu Kashmir Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (JKIDFC). Further, additional projects will be taken up in the district to give impetus to the developmental activities in the region, he added.
Deputy Commissioner and Senior Superintendent of Police, Leh accompanied the dignitaries.

RELATED POSTS

Speaker to discuss functioning of House Committees tomorrow

AEJAK, ASMEA present memorandum of demands to LG Sinha

‘Operation Sindoor’ India’s biggest anti-terror success: PM Modi in Bhopal

Buy JNews
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Thousands attend funeral of Manan Wani

Next Post

PhD-scholar militant’s killing: Strike, restrictions in Valley

INS Desk

INS Desk

Related Posts

Veteran NC leader Rahim Rather set to be elected as Speaker
Regional

Speaker to discuss functioning of House Committees tomorrow

June 1, 2025
AEJAK, ASMEA present memorandum of demands to LG Sinha
Regional

AEJAK, ASMEA present memorandum of demands to LG Sinha

May 31, 2025
J&K has immense opportunity in tourism sector: PM Modi
Regional

‘Operation Sindoor’ India’s biggest anti-terror success: PM Modi in Bhopal

May 31, 2025
Take stern action against those violating law: IGP
Regional

Proper security in place for Kheer Bhawani mela: IGP Kashmir

May 31, 2025
Weather to remain cloudy till Oct 28
Regional

MeT predicts rains, gusty winds today

May 31, 2025
Sonamarg—Zojila road closed for traffic after fresh snowfall
Regional

After fresh snowfall, Mughal Road closed for traffic

May 31, 2025
Next Post
World Human Rights Day: Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent protest march to UNMOGIP

PhD-scholar militant’s killing: Strike, restrictions in Valley

Photos of Hizb’s new recruit, a research scholar from Kupwara, go viral

Manan’s killing: AMU suspends 3 Kashmiri students sans notice

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *




Senior Police Officers visit martyr Constable Tasweer Ahmad’s residence

Rifle snatching bid foiled by Police in Kulgam

May 25, 2018
Dr. Farooq calls on PM

Farooq, Omar express grief over deaths due to border shelling

May 13, 2017
KPDCL imposes fine of Rs 1.80 cr against erring consumers in November: MD told

KPDCL imposes fine of Rs 1.80 cr against erring consumers in November: MD told

December 6, 2023

About

Indian News Service (INS) is the first registered online news portal from the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Our creative team consists of like-minded and socially concerned team of media professionals who carry decades of experience in their field of profession at their back. Our core values have pillars in honesty, empathy, credibility, equality and integrity.

More

© 2022 INS News - Designed by GITS.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog

© 2022 INS News - Designed by GITS.