Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, May 30: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has issued comprehensive directions to all Administrative Departments in Ladakh, to promote austerity, adopt sustainable practices and judicious use of natural resources, in order to implement Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s appeal for conservation of resources, sustainable development and efficient utilisation of public resources.
The directions broadly aim to promote austerity and sustainability by reducing the number of vehicles, cutting down on fuel expenses and carbon emissions, promoting reliance on renewable energy and use of sustainable products, promoting a healthy lifestyle, strengthening local livelihood and enhancing environmental sustainability.
LG Saxena has also issued directions for promotion of domestic tourism, renewable energy, natural farming and efficient utilisation of resources, as advised by the Prime Minister.
Notably, immediately after the Prime Minister’s appeal, Mr Saxena had directed the reduction of the number of vehicles in his official carcade by 50 per cent.
Mr Saxena has called for a coordinated and time-bound approach to translate the Prime Minister’s vision into actionable measures across sectors. All Administrative Secretaries have been directed to ensure implementation of these measures by respective departments, under their administrative control, and issue suitable instructions to subordinate offices and field formations.
“The Prime Minister has given a timely and visionary call for adopting sustainable practices in our daily lives, governance systems and developmental activities. Resource conservation, promotion of renewable energy, support to local products, healthy lifestyles and sustainable development are not merely policy objectives but collective responsibilities. Ladakh, with its unique ecology and immense potential, is well placed to lead by example in implementing these transformative measures for the larger benefit of the nation,” said LG Saxena.
The LG has directed all departments to ensure the timely implementation of the identified action points and submit a consolidated Action Taken Report (ATR) on measures initiated by various departments to the Chief Secretary within 30 days. Departments have also been directed to launch public awareness campaigns on energy conservation, domestic tourism, local products, healthy lifestyles, natural farming and sustainable development.
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