Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Aug 19: Minister for Urban Development & Urban Local Bodies, Nawang Rigzin Jora today inaugurated a Community Hall here today.
MLC Norboo Gyaltsan, CEC, LAHDC, Rigzin Spalbar, ECs and concerned district officers were present on the occasion. The Community Hall has been completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 65.30 lakh under various schemes.
In his speech, Mr. Jora said in terms of development Leh district stands at par with Jammu and Srinagar district. The people of Ladakh live a hard life combating all the challenges of harsh weather and other geographical constraints; still we have been exemplary in preserving our unique identity, civilization and rich cultural heritage, he asserted appealing the public to retain this courage, trust and brotherhood in future and make Ladakh a model district in the world.
Mr. Jora also appreciated the district officers for their sincerity and dedication in implementing the construction work of the community hall and other projects and schemes in general.
A scintillating cultural programme by the artists of CATS group was also presented on the occasion.
Present on the occasion were Gobas from different adjoining villages, representatives of Ama Tsogspa and natives of the area in good number.