Ladakh delegation, Legislators call on Governor

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 26: A joint delegation of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh & Kargil comprising Rigzin Spalbar, Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Leh; Sonam Dorje, Executive Councillor (EC), LAHDC Leh; Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan, Councillor LAHDC Kargil; Phunchok Tashi, Councillor, LAHDC Kargil; and Haji Ghulam Amir, former Executive Councilor, LAHDC Kargil, called on N.N. Vohra, Governor, here at the Raj Bhavan today.
The delegation apprised the Governor about various problems, including the urgent release of the balance Annual Plan funds for Ladakh; clearance of the pending liabilities on account of development works carried out in Ladakh; urgent clearance of the blockage of Phuktal river; commencing teaching work in the Leh and Kargil satellite campuses of the Kashmir University; early opening of Zojila road and urgent decision regarding the pension cases of CECs and ECs of LAHDC. The delegation also discussed with the Governor the functioning of the New Administrative Units in Ladakh.
The Governor assured the delegation that their demands would be duly looked into.
Sunil Sharma, MLA Kishtwar also called on Mr. Vohra and apprised him about the various difficulties and demands relating to his constituency which included regular helicopter services for snow affected Marwah, Dachan and Paddar areas of Kishtwar district; construction of a water channel at Naigad to solve the water scarcity; widening of Batote- Kishtwar National Highway for avoiding recurring fatal accidents and constant traffic congestion on this route. He also suggested constitution of the Machail Shrine Board for development of Machail Mata Shrine in Paddar area of Kishtwar district and enhancement of facilities for the pilgrims.
The Governor urged the Legislator to continue sustained pursuit of development issues in his constituency and assured attention to his demands.
Rani Blowria, MLC also called on Governor and discussed several issues relating to the future growth and development of the State and particularly brought up a number of problems relating to the promotion of welfare of women and children.