Leh, 28 May, 2025: A delegation comprising councillors, political leaders, and community representatives from Nubra, led by Deputy Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Mr. Tsering Angchuk, and Former Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Mr. Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) to request HLG’s intervention in the inclusion of the Shatse Taknak Bridge over the Shayok River in the CRIF sanctions scheme.

The delegation emphasized the significance of the Shatse Taknak Bridge, stating that it is one of the most crucial infrastructure projects for the region and has been on the priority list of LAHDC Leh. Despite its importance, the bridge was not included in the recently announced projects under the CRIF sanctions scheme. Concerned about this exclusion, the delegation sought HLG’s support in ensuring its inclusion.

HLG sought clarity from the Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD) Shri Michael D’Souza, IAS, regarding the omission of the project and also sought an update on the way forward. In response, the Secretary PWD, through a phone call with HLG, informed that the project would be taken up in the supplementary proposal sought by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway from the LAHDCs.

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Assuring the delegation of his commitment, HLG stated that the matter would be pursued on a priority basis in the supplementary proposal.

Deputy CEC LAHDC-Leh, Mr. Tsering Angchuk, Commissioner/Secretary to the HLG Dr. L Franklin, IAS; former MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Councillor Tigar, Mr. Rigzin Lundup, Councillor Panamik Shri Tsering Sangdup, Chief Engineer PWD Mr Abdul Mutalib, Deputy Secretary PWD Mr. Jigmat Raftan, JKAS; former councillor Rigzin Wangdus, LBA Nubra President, Nambardar Charassa and youth representatives were present during the meeting.