Excelsior Correspondent
HANLEY (Leh), Sept 5: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, here today underscored that direct, face-to-face interaction with citizens is the cornerstone of effective governance, as it helps administration understand people’s concerns, build trust and ensure development that reaches every household.
Addressing a public meeting during his maiden visit to Nyoma sub-division, the Lt Governor said that governance must be rooted in constant dialogue.
During his visit, the Lt Governor inaugurated the new Tehsildar office and record room at Nyoma built at a cost of ?2.95 crore and laid the foundation stone for the construction of SDM’s residential quarters worth ?1.08 crore.
He outlined his vision for transforming Ladakh into a model of connectivity and tourism.
“Our plans include expanding the road and telecom network across the Union Territory, developing tourist infrastructure in remote areas and setting up cafeterias, washrooms and souvenir shops at every 30 km along major routes to provide comfort to travellers and bikers,” he maintained.
Highlighting the fast-rising popularity of Changthang among visitors, particularly for attractions like Umling La Pass and the Astronomical Observatory, Gupta announced that the benefits of the Ladakh Homestay Policy are being extended to locals to ensure community participation in the tourism economy.
He assured that under the leadership of PM Modi, Changthang will witness unprecedented growth in coming years.
At Hanley, the Lt Governor patiently listened to the public grievances concerning healthcare facilities, staff shortages, ambulance requirements and power supply. He assured the residents that all genuine demands will be addressed in a time-bound manner.
Earlier, Executive Councillor Tashi Namgyal Yakzee, Councillor Ishey Spalzang and Nominated Councillor Ven Konchok Tsephel raised local issues such as winter water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission, prefabricated houses for nomads and installation of 4G BSNL towers in left-out villages.
The Lt Governor also interacted with Astronomy Ambassadors trained in stargazing activities, who expressed gratitude to the UT Administration for providing them with livelihood opportunities.
Follow our WhatsApp channel
