Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Jan 28: To discuss key development issues and seek administrative support, several delegations called on the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta here today.
A delegation comprising the Administrative Secretary, Power Development Department, PT Rudra Goud and POWERGRID officials apprised the LG about the upcoming Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, which is scheduled to be held from March 19-22 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
They extended a formal request for the LG to grace the opening ceremony.
The delegation also updated progress on Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and Prime Minister Development Package (PMDP) power projects aimed at complete electrification of Ladakh, while highlighting challenges related to funding and manpower shortages.
A delegation from Bogdang village, led by Mohd Musa, urged inclusion of their village under the Actual Line of Control (ALC) category to enable local youth to access benefits and opportunities.
Outsourced ambulance drivers engaged by the Health and Medical Education Department met the LG with a request for salary enhancement.
The LG reaffirmed the UT Administration’s commitment to ensuring uninterrupted power supply across every corner of Ladakh, stating that no village would remain in darkness.
He assured all delegations that the Administration would continue working tirelessly for public welfare, ensuring Ladakh is fully benefit from Central and UT Government schemes.
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