Leh, June 16: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh,Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Tuesday met Union Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, in Leh and reviewed several ongoing road infrastructure projects in the Union Territory.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the progress of key highway and road connectivity projects aimed at strengthening transport networks across Ladakh’s challenging high-altitude terrain.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the ongoing infrastructure initiatives will play a crucial role in improving connectivity to remote areas, enhancing mobility for residents, and facilitating easier movement of goods and services across the region.
The projects are also expected to provide a major boost to Ladakh’s tourism sector by improving access to popular destinations while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities. Improved road infrastructure is seen as a key driver for accelerating economic growth and regional development in the Union Territory.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the timely completion of the projects, which are expected to significantly contribute to Ladakh’s long-term development and strategic connectivity.
