Kargil, Sep 02/ VOL News Desk/ In a historic move, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, today unanimously passed three landmark resolutions including draft Teacher Transfer Policy framed by Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, the draft Admission Policy for Kargil Boys’ and Girls’ Hostels in Jammu and Srinagar, and a resolution on the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The draft policy Presented  by LAHDC kargil was also discussed  in detail adding all the Councillors  unanimously adopted the draft policy presented by DC Kargil.

The meeting was chaired by the Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, in the presence of Hon’ble Councillors of LAHDC Kargil and Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Shri Rakesh Kumar.

During the session, the draft Teacher Transfer Policy presented by Deputy Commissioner Kargil was deliberated in detail. Councillors provided valuable suggestions, following which the policy was unanimously adopted with certain modifications. The adoption of this policy marks a significant step toward ensuring transparency, accountability, and the equitable distribution of teachers across the district.

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Deputy Commissioner, Shri Rakesh Kumar, also presented the draft Admission Policy for Kargil Hostels in Jammu and Srinagar. After extensive deliberations, the Council collectively appreciated and endorsed the policy, recognizing its role in ensuring fair and transparent hostel admissions for students of the district.

On the energy front, the Deputy Commissioner informed the Council that the Union Territory Administration has approved an additional top-up subsidy under the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for Ladakh. The scheme seeks to transform electricity access for households, promote energy efficiency, and contribute to the vision of a carbon-neutral Ladakh, in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s commitment to sustainable development.

The Council unanimously passed a resolution on the scheme, wherein the Hon’ble Councillors resolved to lead by example by installing solar panels in their own homes and mobilizing residents to adopt the initiative, ensuring its wider success. The Deputy Commissioner further briefed the Council on steps being taken for effective implementation across the district.

These collective decisions mark a historic milestone in strengthening education, promoting energy sustainability, and advancing public welfare initiatives in Kargil.