Leh, Feb 14: The Union Territory administration remains focused on safeguarding the welfare of the general public, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Saturday while meeting several delegations at the LG Secretariat here.
During the day-long interaction, delegations from different parts of Ladakh brought forward concerns related to land ownership, employment, and educational facilities.
Mohd Hassan from Fikar Youlbaltak apprised the Lieutenant Governor of issues pertaining to land matters in his area and sought timely redress. The Lieutenant Governor listened to the concerns and assured that the administration would examine the matter in accordance with existing provisions.
A separate delegation of labourers working with the Border Roads Organisation flagged job-related concerns. They requested intervention to address their employment issues. The Lieutenant Governor assured them that their grievances would be taken up with the concerned authorities.
Meanwhile, candidates scheduled to appear in the Bachelor of Education examination conducted by the University of Kashmir, commencing February 16, urged the administration to facilitate examination centres within Ladakh instead of Srinagar. The aspirants cited logistical challenges and requested immediate intervention to enable them to sit for the examination closer to their home districts.
Giving a patient hearing to all delegations, the Lieutenant Governor reiterated that the Union Territory administration is committed to the welfare of the people. He maintained that development initiatives are being pursued in alignment with public interest and assured that necessary measures would be taken to address the issues raised.
