Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 1: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today visited the Ladakhi Girls Hostel at Muthi, where he interacted with the students and took first-hand stock of the issues and challenges being faced by them.
The visit was part of his ongoing outreach programme to assess public facilities catering to students from Ladakh studying outside the Union Territory.
During his interaction, the officials concerned and students apprised the LG about matters related to hostel infrastructure, availability of essential amenities, security and academic support systems.
After taking a detailed round of the premises and reviewing the facilities, the LG directed the officials accompanying him to immediately prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for comprehensive upgradation of the hostel.
He instructed that the DPR must focus on structural repairs, modernization of rooms, installation of efficient heating solutions, expansion of common areas, safety measures and creation of an environment conducive to academic excellence.
Speaking on the occasion, Gupta further assured that the UT Administration is fully committed to ensuring comfortable and safe accommodation for Ladakhi students studying in different parts of the country.
Later, the LG also visited the Kargil Girls Hostel at Sidhra, where he conducted a similar review of facilities and interacted with the students residing there.
The Deputy Commissioner Kargil apprised the LG about the facilities being provided to the students residing in the hostel.
The students also shared their suggestions and expectations, which the LG assured would be duly incorporated into the improvement plan.
The LG directed the concerned departments to examine the requirements of the hostel and propose suitable interventions to enhance the residential and academic environment.
He reiterated that both hostels will receive focused administrative attention to ensure that students from Ladakh feel supported, safe and encouraged during their academic journey away from home.
The LG assured that necessary approvals and actions will follow promptly to ensure early resolution of all genuine concerns raised by the students.
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