Kargil, March 06: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired the annual Governing Body Meeting of Tourism Development Authority Kargil and Zanskar Development Authority at Conference Hall, Council Secretariat.

The meeting in detail discussed the physical and financial progress achieved during the financial year 2023- 2024. The concerned officers informed that the Tourist Felicitation Center Kargil construction has reached 95% completion, Hundurman Viewpoint development has also achieved 95% progress, construction of the Director Cum Tourism Residential Office has advanced to around 40%, the upgradation of Tourism Department building near the airport road stands at 90% completion, riverfront development from Bulbul Bagh to Sherbagh in the first phase has reached 80% work progress, and substantial progress, at 90%, has been attained in the development of lawn at TFC.

The concerned officers further informed that DPR has been submitted for restoration, adaptive reuse, and rescue site development of Chicktan Khar. Additionally, the conservation and preservation of Old Bazar Kargil are currently undergoing the tendering process. Furthermore, the DPR has been submitted for the preservation and conservation of amenities near Akhon Shareef Mausoleum, Karchey Khar. Various other works were also discussed in detail during the meeting.

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During the meeting, detailed discussions took place regarding the new projects slated for execution in the upcoming financial year. The CEC directed that new works should be executed according to potential of tourism attraction and works should be prioritised.

The meeting held detailed discussion on every project submitted by the Councilors of the respective constituencies and prioritize the most tourist potential works accordingly.

The meeting also discussed physical and financial progress achieved by the ZDA during the year 2023-24 which includes construction of Fotang Gompa, beautification of Sani Lake, beautification of Phey Lake, construction of Eco Park at Padum etc.

The CEC suggested proposing new projects for the upcoming financial year, including the introduction of water sports activities such as rafting and boating. He mentioned considering locations near the TFC Cafeteria and Sherbagh, instructing officials to assess the feasibility of implementing these water sports activities in those areas.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councilor Tourism, Kacho Mohd Feroz, Executive Councilor RDD and ZDA Er. Punchok Tashi, Chief Planning Officer Kargil, Chief Executive Officer, ZDA and KDA, Executive Engineer KDA and ZDA, AD Tourism Kargil besides other officers.