Alchi, Jun 30: In a landmark step towards promoting youth engagement and winter sports in the Sham region, CEC LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson in the presence of Councillor Lobzang Sherab laid the foundation stone for an Ice Hockey Rink at Alchi, a long-aspired project that promises to boost opportunities in sport, community engagement, and regional pride.
Addressing the gathering, CEC congratulated the people of Alchi and the broader Khaltsi region for the momentum of ongoing development.
He also commended Councillor Lobzang Sherab for his committed and visible leadership, stating that a true leader is best judged by their actions and the remarkable progress witnessed across the constituency is a clear reflection of Councillor Sherab’s unwavering dedication to public welfare.
Councillor Lobzang Sherab, in his address, extended gratitude to the CEC for his consistent support in fulfilling key local aspirations.
He highlighted the importance of the ice hockey rink as a major step for youth empowerment in the area and assured the public of continued efforts toward inclusive development in the region.
CEC also visited the under-construction community hall, reviewed the status of work, and directed the concerned departments to accelerate the pace of construction for timely completion.
The visit underlined the Council’s focus on enhancing rural infrastructure, encouraging youth-centric growth, and recognising effective, result-driven public leadership.
The ceremony was attended by BJP Sham District President, Konchok Ishey Stak; SDM Likir, Gyurmet Namgyal; Superintendent Engineer PW(R&B) Leh, Er. Dorje Gyatso; Ex En R&B Khaltsi Division, Thinles Zangpo; Ex En PHE; Ex En Irrigation & Flood Control; along with concerned officials, contractors, Goba members, and villagers from the region who came together to mark the occasion.
Earlier on Monday the CEC extended heartfelt congratulations to the youth and aspirants of Ladakh and warmly welcomed the decision of the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh to grant a special relaxation in the upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Gazetted posts in Ladakh.
Issued by the General Administration Department vide Order No. 280-LA(GAD) of 2025 dated 30.06.2025, the move comes as a much-needed relief for aspirants who were unable to participate in earlier recruitment processes due to administrative delays following the creation of the Union Territory in October 2019.
CEC extended heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their continued commitment to the welfare of the people of Ladakh.
He further lauded the UT Administration, especially Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd) and the General Administration Department, for responding to the long-standing demand of Ladakhi aspirants.
The CEC urged all eligible candidates to take full advantage of this opportunity and start preparing earnestly for the upcoming recruitment notifications.
