Ministry of Finance restores the Capex of LAHDCs of Ladakh

Leh, Jan 13, 2025: The Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting to review the expenditure under SDP/State Capex and to strategize the utilization of the additional 400 crore budget released by the Ministry of Finance for the UT of Ladakh held at the Conference Hall, UT Secretariat.

Director of Finance Dr Safdar Ali gave a comprehensive presentation on budget estimates and revised budget estimates for the FY 2024-25. It was informed that the capital bu...

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Closing ceremony of 8-day Skiing Course held at Beuru Khar Namsuru

Kargil, Jan 11, 2025: The 8-day skiing course, which commenced on 4th January 2025 concluded today with a grand closing ceremony at Beuru Khar Namsuru .The event celebrated the successful training of 24 participants including 11 girls and 13 boys under the expert guidance of the instructors from the Ladakh Ski and Snowboard Association (LSSA).

During the course, participants were trained in basic skiing skills providing them with a strong foundation for advancing in winter sports.  

Th...

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CEC Kargil interacts with students participated in Rashtriya Shivir Katha in Gujarat

Kargil, Jan 11, 2025: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today held an interactive session with a group of students who recently participated in Rashtriya Shivir Katha held in Gujarat.

A total of 50 students from Ladakh, including 25 students each from Kargil and Leh, were sent by the Education Department to take part in this prestigious event.

During the interaction, the students enthusiastically shared their experiences and highlighted the enri...

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Employees affected by SRO-202, Handloom Engineering students call on LG Mishra

Leh, 10 January 2025: A delegation of employees affected by SRO-202 called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) B D Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. The delegation sought the HLG’s intervention in releasing arrears of the affected employees.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS; Secretary GAD, Shri Michael D’Souza, IAS and Director Finance, Dr. Safdar Ali, IRS.

The delegates informed the HLG that despite being appointe...

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Delegation from Domkhar Village call on LG BD Mishra

Leh, 10 January, 2025: A delegation led by ex-Sarpanch of Domkhar, Subedar Major Tsering Namgyal (Retd), called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr) B. D. Mishra (Retd) at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Advisor to the HLG, Dr Pawan Kotwal, IAS; Secretary, PHE,  Michael D’Souza, IAS and Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Leh, Shabir Hussain, JKAS were present during the meeting.

The delegates apprised the HLG of issues concerning the telecommunication connectivity in Domk...

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Delegation of Indian ice hockey men’s team comprising players from Ladakh calls on LG Mishra

Requests for his intervention in sending team to 9th Asian Winter Games to be held in China starting Feb 7

Leh, Jan 10, 2025: A delegation of Indian men’s ice hockey team comprising players from Ladakh led by Tsewang Gyaltsan called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Advisor to the HLG, Dr Pawan Kotwal, IAS and Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Vikram Singh Malik, IAS, were present in the meeting.

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Advisor Dr. Pawan Kotwal awarded Mahakaruna Award 2025

Leh, Jan 10, 2025: The founder of the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena, today presented the Mahakaruna (Compassion in Action) Award 2025 to Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

The award recognizes Dr. Kotwal’s significant contributions to the development of Ladakh. Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena also congratulated Dr. Kotwal on his appointment as the first Chief Secretary of Ladakh.

Advisor Dr. Pawan Kotwal chairs meeting to discuss advertisement of posts through LSSSSB

Leh, Jan 10, 2025: The Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and Chairman of the Ladakh Subordinate Services Selection Board (LSSSSB), Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired a meeting of the Board at the Conference Hall, UT Secretariat, Leh, to discuss the notification of the advertisement of posts and the timelines for application forms through the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board.

Secretary, GAD, Ladakh, Michael D’Souza, provided information about the processes for notifying ...

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Advisor Dr. Pawan Kotwal chairs meeting to discuss DPR of Apricot Dryer Processing Unit

Leh, Jan 09, 2025: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired a meeting to discuss the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Apricot Dryer Processing Unit at the Conference Hall, UT Secretariat, Leh.

The Director of Industries & Commerce, Ladakh, briefed the Advisor about the agenda of the meeting. Nishit Ranjan, Consultant of the Industries Department, gave a detailed presentation on the DPR of the Apricot Processing Unit and various functional asp...

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Advisor Dr. Pawan Kotwal, reviews preparations for Khelo India Winter Games 2025

Leh, Jan 09, 2025: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and Chairman of the Executive Committee for Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Conference Hall, UT Secretariat, Leh, to assess the preparations for the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games 2025.

During the meeting, Dr. Stanzin Thakchos, OSD to the Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, delivered a detailed presentation on the event’s preparations. He informed that...

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