Leh, Sept 07: A delegation comprising Chairman, Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, State President, Tashi Gyaltson Khachu, and State General Secretary, Kunzang Namgyal, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
During the meeting, they held a detailed discussion on Ladakh-specific welfare issues and also requested special financial support for the restoration of infrastructure damaged, Corps losses, food and fodder issues due to the recent unprecedented heavy rainfall.
The delegation, on behalf of the people of Ladakh, also extended heartfelt gratitude to the Union Home Minister and the Central Government for the recent recruitment drive directed exclusively for Ladakh. They stated that this measure has fulfilled a long-pending demand of the youth by ensuring opportunities in government services within the Union Territory and this has happened due to the unique domicile provisions extended to Ladakh, which safeguard such opportunities.
The CEC and the delegation also conveyed sincere gratitude for the recent GST reforms, noting that the changes mark a significant step towards simplifying the tax structure and strengthening economic growth in the country.
Union Home Minister assured the delegation that the issues discussed would be addressed and reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of the people of Ladakh.
Earlier in the day the CEC Gyalson was called on by Group Commander Military Intelligence, Brigadier Surjeet Kumar Singh at CEC office chamber. The meeting was also attended by Col. Jitendra Singh, and Major Stanzin Tsedup, Staff Officer.
The discussions focused on various Army-related matters and on how the situation has evolved after Ladakh became a Union Territory.
The case of Nubra and Changthang was also discussed, as the issue of wildlife sanctuary boundary rationalisation has now moved a step closer to resolution. The proposal has been formally approved by the State Board for Wildlife and is set to be forwarded to the National Board for Wildlife for final clearance.
They also discussed other related concerns and challenges within the rationalisation process. The CEC stressed that these issues should be addressed with proper consideration from a defence perspective, to which the officials agreed and assured support.
The meeting also discussed the progress under the Vibrant Villages Programme. CEC cited Demchok as an example, where reverse migration has begun after the programme’s implementation, reflecting visible improvements in the region.
Brigadier Surjeet Kumar Singh assured the CEC of his full support on the matters discussed.
The other day, Gyalson discussed issues concerning Ladakh union territory with National General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), B. L. Santosh in New Delhi.
The delegation led by CEC comprised of State President, Tashi Gyaltson Khachu, and State General Secretary, Kunzang Namgyal.
During the meeting, the delegation held detailed discussions on issues concerning the welfare and development of Ladakh, as well as organizational matters of the region.
B. L. Santosh assured the delegation of full support from the central leadership on the matters discussed.
Meanwhile, the CEC also chaired a review meeting to take stock of the ongoing interior construction works of the Assembly Hall at the Council Secretariat.
During the meeting, CEC held a detailed discussion with the concerned officials and stakeholders regarding the pending works and the progress made so far.
He further directed that all remaining tasks be completed with proper finishing and ensured within the timeline of mid-October.
Following the meeting, CEC carried out a detailed inspection of the Assembly Hall. He carefully examined the progress in different sections of the building and assessed the quality and pace of the ongoing works.
The meeting was attended by SE PWD Dorjey Gyatso, AEE Construction Division Spalzes Dolma, JE PWD Stanzin Chosdon; Principal Design Consultant Monika Chauhan, Sandeep Gupta, executing contractor from Sristi Enterprises Chandigarh, along with other stakeholders.
