LG Gupta Directs Ladakh Administration to Fast-Track Citizen-Centric, Digitised & Sustainable Development

Leh, December 10/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, chaired a comprehensive departmental review meeting to assess progress in key sectors and to align ongoing initiatives with the aspirations and dreams of the people of Ladakh.

In the meeting, Chief Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal, Principal Secretary Sanjeev Khirwar, ADGP Ladakh Dr SD Singh Jamwal, Commissioner/Secretary Dr L Franklin, Administrative Secretaries- Rahul Sharma, Bhupesh Chaudhary, San...

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Watershed Mahotsav Celebrated at Hemya Micro-Watershed, Leh District

VOL News Desk/ In resonance with the Pan-India Watershed Mahotsav, the Watershed Department, IWMP Leh, celebrated the event with great enthusiasm at the vibrant Hemya Micro-Watershed under Project WDC-01 Nyoma (Rong–Chumathang), despite the harsh Arctic cold conditions.

The programme witnessed active participation from Goba Tarchit (Hemya), Chairman and Secretary of the Nyoma Project, WDT members, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), User Groups (UGs), religious heads, local community members, and st...

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Two New Toy Libraries Opened in Drass by Humas Upliftment Organization

VOL News Desk/ Humas Upliftment Organization, with the generous support of Toymate Educational Toys and Games, established its 2nd and 3rd Toy Libraries of the month at Government Middle School Chowkiyal, Drass and Himbas Public School, Drass under its ongoing Kindergarten Development Project.

The Toy Libraries in both schools were inaugurated by the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Drass, Mr. Mohd Ibrahim, in the presence of Chairperson Zakir Hussain, Vice Chairman Khursheed Ahmad, General...

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Public Outreach Camp Held at MES Colony Under Mimang–Si–sJabstogs Initiative

Leh, December 10/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing “Mimang–Si–sJabstogs – Administration at Your Doorstep” initiative, a public outreach camp was successfully conducted at the MES Colony Community Hall, Agling, under the supervision of Nodal Officer Dr. Tundup Namgial, Deputy Director, PGF, Upshi, Leh, with the aim of extending government services and welfare schemes directly to the public.

The programme began with a warm reception accorded by the Nambardars to the Nodal Officer, off...

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Government Primary School Chuchot upgraded to ‘Ladakh Model School’

Leh, Dec 08/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards strengthening the education ecosystem in rural areas, Government Primary School Basgorong, Chuchot, has been formally upgraded to Ladakh Model School Chuchot.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha, along with the Director, School Education, Tashi Dolma. Senior officers, including the DEPO and ZEPO, as well as school staff, students, parents, and community represe...

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Various delegations call on LG Ladakh

Leh, December 9/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, met several delegations at the LG Secretariat to discuss key local issues concerning women’s empowerment, healthcare, sports infrastructure, and youth development.

Kunzes Dolma, Vice President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association, sought the Lt Governor’s intervention for the establishment of a UT-level Commission for Women—on the lines of similar bodies in other States and Union Territories—to e...

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LAHDC Kargil Launches “Padega Kargil Badega Kargil” Initiative to Improve Standard of School Education

Kargil, December 09/ VOL News Desk/ Under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, the launching ceremony of “Padega Kargil Badega Kargil” was inaugurated today. The initiative aims to assess the overall development and learning outcomes of school children across the Kargil district.

The ceremony commenced with opening remarks by the Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, who briefed about the objectives and framewo...

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Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute organises Consultative Workshop on Sericulture Development in Ladakh

Kargil, December 09/ VOL News Desk/ Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute (CSR&TI), Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Galandar, Pampore, in collaboration with the University of Ladakh, organized a Consultative Workshop on “Sericulture Development in Ladakh” today at Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.

The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from around 100 stakeholders, including heads and representatives of all major line departments of Kargil. 

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LG Inaugurates Upgraded Ladakh Model School, Pushes NEP 2020 for Inclusive Education

Leh, December 8/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, inaugurated the newly upgraded Ladakh Model School, earlier a Primary Model School and now functioning as a Middle School under the Samagra Shiksha programme, marking a decisive advancement in the region’s education sector.

Addressing a packed audience comprising parents, students and teachers, the Lt Governor remarked that the upgradation of the school represents a crucial, long-term investmen...

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Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal inspects key development projects in Leh

Leh, December 08/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, conducted a series of visits to various developmental sites in Leh to review the ongoing progress of major infrastructure works.

The Chief Secretary first visited the newly constructed UT Secretariat Building, Leh, where he assessed the progress of works and directed the executing agency to expedite the remaining tasks while maintaining high quality standards. He further instructed the agency to ensure that ...

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