Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Dec 29: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today highlighted the time-bound and transparent recruitment process conducted by the Union Territory Administration through the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB), noting that the declaration of examination marks within 48 hours reflected administrative efficiency and strong institutional systems.
He said the achievement sets a national benchmark and reflects that even remote and border regions like Ladakh can effectively adopt best-in-class administrative practices through strong institutional systems and clear intent.
The Lt Governor was addressing after handing over selection letters to provisionally selected candidates who appeared in the recent matriculation level exams conducted by the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB) at the District Panchayat Resource Centre in Leh. He also launched the Online Ladakh Domicile Certificate Portal, a significant milestone in advancing digital governance and youth empowerment in the Union Territory.
In his address, Kavinder Gupta said that Government service is a responsibility towards the people and not merely an employment opportunity, and asked the newly selected candidates to uphold the highest standards of integrity, discipline and professionalism. He emphasised the importance of a citizen-first approach in public service and expressed confidence that the new appointees would contribute meaningfully to good governance, administrative efficiency and nation building in Ladakh.
Referring to the launch of the Online Ladakh Domicile Certificate Portal (https://domicile.ladakh.gov.in), Kavinder Gupta said the initiative will simplify procedures, reduce delays and eliminate unnecessary visits to Government offices. He said the portal will enhance transparency, efficiency and trust between the administration and citizens, and will be particularly beneficial for Ladakh, given its challenging geographical conditions.
The Lt Governor emphasised that numerous Central Government flagship programmes like Digital India, Smart City Mission, AMRUT, Housing for All, and Infrastructure Development launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have accelerated development, attracted investments, and created employment opportunities across various sectors.
Kavinder highlighted unprecedented development witnessed in Ladakh since becoming a Union Territory in 2019, with remarkable progress in empowering youth, farmers and women. He emphasised that supportive infrastructure, policies and schemes have been implemented to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment, unlocking immense potential in tourism, renewable energy, handicrafts, and public administration.
Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal highlighted the first UT cadre recruitment drive conducted by the UT Administration post-2019, initially with the help of the Staff Selection Commission, through which around 4000 candidates were selected. He emphasised the need felt by the UT Administration to establish its own dedicated Ladakh recruitment board and commended the fair, transparent, and timely manner in which LSSSSB conducted its inaugural recruitment drive for the benefit of Ladakhi youth.
Secretary, LSSSSB, Dr. Zahida Bano, informed that the Board had advertised 377 posts, out of which 99 were matriculation level posts. She highlighted the remarkably short timeframe in which the exams were conducted and results declared, underscoring the Board’s efficiency.
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