Reiterates commitment of Admn in empowering people
Leh, Sept 18: Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta emphasized the transformative role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in boosting Ladakh’s development through education, healthcare, rural infrastructure, environmental efforts, and skill-building.
In a meeting with HDFC Bank and partners like CII Foundation, Citizens Foundation, Himmotthan Society, and PHIA Foundation, the LG praised CSR for strengthening public-private partnerships and fostering trust by driving visible social and economic progress.
Gupta highlighted how these initiatives enhance access to essential services, empower women and youth, and promote local entrepreneurship and job creation for sustainable growth in Ladakh’s challenging terrain.
“CSR investments not only strengthen public-private partnerships but also enhance public trust by creating visible social and economic impact, particularly in challenging terrains like Ladakh,” Gupta said.
Earlier, the organisations briefed the Lt Governor on their ongoing work in Ladakh, which includes waste collection and management, developing an apricot value chain in Sham region, promoting renewable energy, training women self-help groups in handloom and handicrafts, and supporting vulnerable communities through poverty alleviation, entrepreneurship, and capacity-building initiatives.
The Lt Governor assured all possible support from the Administration to ensure that CSR-linked programmes reach grassroots communities effectively and create long-term impact.
On the sidelines, the Lt Governor also met delegations from different parts of Ladakh. The Ladakh Buddhist Association sought assistance for the construction of a sarai in Kargil.
A group of villagers from Trans-Singge La requested a delimitation exercise to ensure equal representation, while a delegation from Sheynam sought help for fencing community pastures and grazing lands.
The Lt Governor reiterated that CSR-driven partnerships between government, the corporate sector, and civil society are crucial for addressing Ladakh’s unique developmental challenges and building resilient communities.
He assured continued support from the Administration to scale up impactful initiatives that empower people, strengthen local economies, and contribute to the Union Territory’s sustainable growth.
Later in the day a delegation led by Dorjay Angchuk State Vice President BJP Ladakh called on the Lt. Governor Kavinder Gupta at LG Secretariat, Leh. Meanwhile, a delegation led by LBA President Tsering Dorjay Lakrook called on the LG at LG Secretariat.
