Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL, May 16: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon here today met Dr. Radha Mohan Das Agarwal, Member of Rajya Sabha and Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee.
Distinguished members of the Committee comprising Members of both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were also present on the occasion.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee was on visit to Kargil.
During meeting, Akhoon highlighted the unique challenges faced by the people of Kargil including the need for enhanced connectivity, better healthcare facilities, improved educational infrastructure, strengthened road networks and greater administrative empowerment of local bodies.
He also highlighted the importance of special attention from the Central Government towards Kargil, given its distinct geographical conditions and harsh climatic environment.
Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee listened to all the issues raised by the CEC and assured that all the important developmental demands raised during the deliberations would be taken up with the concerned Ministries of the Government of India for appropriate action and redressal.
