Leh, Jan 23: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has approved the conferment of the Lt Governor’s Gold Medal on 8 individuals and organisations from Kargil and Leh districts on the occasion of Republic Day 2026.
In Kargil district, the awardees include Mohd Hussain Khalo of Tamosa for public service, Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia for social reforms, empowerment and environment protection, and Basij Baqiyatullah ASZ, Kargil, for public service.
In Leh district, the recipients are Jigmet Chuzin Khary for sports, Taru Gayphel Animal Welfare Society for public service, Alamdor Health Service for public service, Sonam Stobgais of Leh for literature, art and craft, and Fatima Khatoon of Thiksay for entrepreneurship and progressive farming.
Each awardee will receive a citation, a gold-plated medal and a cash award of Rs 25,000, while the presentation ceremony will be organised separately, as per an order issued by the General Administration Department.
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