Khaltse, May 16 : Deputy Commissioner Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), on Thursday visited Tia village to review preparations for the forthcoming visit of His Holiness the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa Rinpoche, with the administration stepping up infrastructure and civic arrangements ahead of the major religious congregation expected to draw thousands of devotees.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Khaltse Mohd Sharif, Executive Engineer Roads and Buildings, Assistant Executive Engineer Public Health Engineering, and concerned Junior Engineers during the inspection of works underway at Otsal Chosling Tia and adjoining areas.
On her arrival, the Deputy Commissioner was accorded a traditional welcome by local residents and religious representatives with ceremonial khatags at Otsal Chosling. Among those present were Venerable Monks Gyen Jigmat Srakpa and Gyen Dechok Lchangri, former Councillor Temisgam Tashi Tundup, BJP President Sham Konchok Stak, Numberdar Tia Tsering Angchuck, and President United Welfare Society Tia Tashi Angchuck.
During the interaction, the Venerable Monks and local representatives briefed the Deputy Commissioner about ongoing developmental works at the venue where His Holiness is scheduled to deliver religious sermons and lead the main function. They urged the district administration to expedite pending works, particularly road connectivity, parking arrangements, electrification, drinking water supply and installation of adequate toilet facilities in view of the anticipated arrival of nearly 30,000 to 40,000 devotees and visitors.
Responding to the concerns raised by members of Druk Staksang Godik Tsogspa Tia, the Deputy Commissioner assured that all pending works would be completed within the stipulated timeframe. She also issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned engineers to ensure close coordination and sustained efforts for the early completion of developmental works at both Khatsa Gonpa and the Otsal Chosling venue before the visit of His Holiness.
The visit assumes importance as preparations gather pace for what is expected to be one of the largest religious gatherings in the region this year, with local residents and authorities jointly working to ensure smooth arrangements for devotees arriving from different parts of Ladakh and beyond.
