Leh, March 19, 2021: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, R K Mathur was called upon by Adv. Syed Mehdi Agha, Social Activist, Bhimbet, Drass at Raj Niwas today, tweeted the Office of the LieutenantGovernorLadakh.

In a representation, Adv. Agha apprised the Lt. Governor of the issues of people of Bhimbet Drass of Kargil district. Adv. Mehdi stated a number of demands that include sanction of medical centres at Dandalthang and Throngoss, upgradation of medical centre Kaksar and Thasgam to CHC level, upgradartion of schools in Thasgam and Chokiyal, mobile connectivity at Shimshah and Kaksar.

Mehdi further demanded for development of tourist destinations in Drass, preservation and promotion of Juniper plant and Black Cumin (Kala zeera) and to consider a national level event in Kargil as a tribute to martyrs of 1999 Kargil war.

Adv. Mehdi also put forth the request to the LG to intervene in addressing the wage issue of Watch and Ward Malis of the Ladakh Forest Department.

The Lt. Governor gave assurance to look into the issues mentioned in their memorandum for due consideration.