Kargil, May 17 : Commissioner Secretary of the Public Health Engineering and Irrigation & Flood Control Department, Ladakh, on Friday inspected several urban infrastructure and public utility projects in Kargil town, with focus on strengthening water supply systems, sewerage infrastructure and waste management facilities amid growing civic requirements in the district headquarters.
The inspection was carried out in the presence of the Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Superintending Engineer PHE/I&FC Kargil, and officials from the PHE Department, Mechanical Department and Municipal Committee Kargil.
During the visit, the Commissioner Secretary reviewed the functioning of the existing 1 MGD Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and assessed the current status of water supply infrastructure catering to Kargil town. Officials briefed the visiting officer on ongoing works, operational bottlenecks and proposed interventions aimed at improving public utility services in urban areas.
An on-site water quality assessment was also conducted to examine the quality of drinking water being supplied to residents, officials said.
The review further covered the progress of sewerage schemes, the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) and Solid Waste Management facilities being developed to address increasing sanitation and waste disposal challenges in the expanding urban centre.
Officials informed the Commissioner Secretary about existing infrastructure gaps and future augmentation plans required to meet the town’s rising population and service demands.
During the inspection, directions were issued to prepare detailed, zone-wise proposals incorporating household coverage, infrastructure requirements, service delivery gaps and future demand projections to facilitate systematic planning and execution of urban utility projects.
The visit forms part of the administration’s continuing efforts to strengthen civic infrastructure and improve delivery of essential public services in Kargil town through coordinated planning and phased infrastructure expansion.
