Excelsior Correspondent
PHAGWARA (Punjab), Mar 7: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta was today conferred with the ‘Rotary World Changemaker Award’.
The award was presented by Rohit Oberoi, Rotary International, District Governor, along with RI Director Gurjeet Singh Sheiko for his outstanding public service and contributions towards development, good governance and nation-building.
While addressing during the Rotary International District 3070 Annual Conference 2026 in Phagwara organized on the theme “Kashmir – Harmony with Mainstream India”, Kavinder Gupta highlighted the deep cultural, civilisational and democratic ties linking Kashmir and Ladakh with the rest of India.
Describing Kashmir as the “crown of India,” the Lieutenant Governor said the region is not merely a geographical entity but a symbol of India’s civilisation, spirituality and resilience.
He remarked that Kashmir holds an emotional place in the hearts of all Indians and that its culture, traditions and history are deeply connected with the idea of India.
Sharing his experience as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh since he assumed the charge on July 2025, Kavinder Gupta said he has travelled extensively across remote and challenging terrains to understand the aspirations of the people.
He praised the resilience and courage of Ladakh’s residents, who continue to thrive despite harsh climatic conditions.
“Since attaining Union Territory status in 2019, Ladakh has made significant progress in solar energy, sustainable tourism and entrepreneurship, while its youth are excelling in fields such as defence services, administration, sports and business,” he added.
The LG expressed confidence that collective efforts by citizens, institutions and organisations like Rotary will continue to strengthen unity, development and harmony across the country.
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