Leh, July 05: The Advisor Ladakh Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired the UT Level Committee meeting for approving the Annual Action Plan under Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY) at Civil Secretariat, Leh. The committee approved the action plan proposed by the Districts with certain modifications. PMAAGY is a centrally sponsored scheme whereby a sum of Rs. 20.38 lakh per village is provided as gap-filling fund to transform villages with significant tribal population into model villages (Adar...
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Khadi and Village Industries Commission holds awareness program on PMEGP
Kargil, July 05: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) today organized an awareness program on Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for stakeholders and students at Conference Hall, Kargil.
Nodal Officer PMEGP, Ladakh and J&K, Anil Sharma gave a detailed presentation related to the scheme. He informed the gathering about various modules related to the PMEGP and its importance in order to provide employment avenues and in creation of enterprising units.
He als...
Administrative Secretary Agriculture Ravinder Kumar Visits Button Mushroom Unit at Phyang
Leh, July 04: Administrative Secretary Agriculture & Horticulture along with Chief Agriculture Officer Thinles Dawa visited button mushroom unit of an entrepreneur at Phyang, Leh.
The Entrepreneur Rinchen Angchok Mama demonstrated advanced techniques, which maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Button mushrooms are to be harvested when the CAP size is 30-45 mm in diameter, whereas Oyster mushroom is harvested when the fruiting body becomes curled under edges and wel...
UoL organises International conference on Designing a Sustainable Future: Advances and Opportunities in Green Chemistry
Leh, July 3: The inaugural ceremony of the International conference on Designing a Sustainable Future: Advances and Opportunities in Green Chemistry was held at Leh campus, University of Ladakh. The conference is organised by University of Ladakh in collaboration with Green Chemistry Network Centre, New Delhi and Indian Society of Analytical Scientist (ISAS), Delhi Chapter.
Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering, chief guest expressed his gratitude to the University for organising...
Widening of Kargil-Zanskar National Highway scheduled to be completed by Oct 2024
Commissioner/Secretary Ajeet Kumar Sahu inspects the road to review the work progress
Kargil, July 03, 2023: Commissioner/Secretary Ajeet Kumar Sahu, UT Ladakh, on Sunday conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing construction of the Kargil-Zanskar National Highway (NH-301).
The meeting, held at the Conference Hall, Baroo, witnessed discussions on the significant physical achievements and compensation disbursement status. The development of this vital infrastructure project is aim...
PS Khirwar Visits NILP Centre in Ladakh to Monitor Adult Literacy Program
VoL Desk, June 30: Sh. Sanjeev Khirwar (IAS), the Principal Secretary, made a visit to the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) center in Igoo, Kharu zone, in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh to assess the proper functioning of the Adult Learning Centers and to review the preparedness for the 2nd Foundation Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test scheduled for July 23rd, 2023. The test is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and the National Institute...
Tehsil Level Tennis Cricket Tournament Concludes in Shargole
Kargil, July, 03: The 12th session of the Tehsil Level Tennis Cricket Tournament, organized by the Smart Association in Shargole, concluded on 26 June at the multipurpose stadium in Shargole.
The tournament saw the participation of 20 teams from various villages in the sub-division of Shakar Chiktan.
Considered the biggest tournament and a major platform for players, the tournament commenced a few days ago.
In the final match between Freedom 15 and Ibex Nunamchey, Freedom 15 emerged...
CEC Kargil inaugurates Inter Zonal District Level Sports Tournament
Kargil, July 03: Inter Zonal District Level Sports Tournament organized by Youth Services and Sports Department Kargil was today inaugurated by Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan at Khree Sultan Choo Stadium.
Executive Councilor, Health LAHDC, Kargil, Mohsin Ali, District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Kargil Abid Ali, Physical Education Teachers of various schools, concerned officers besides athletes from various Zones of Kargil were present at the opening ceremony.
...CEC, MP Ladakh flag off electric buses in Kargil
Kargil, July 02: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan along with Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal today flagged off electric buses in Kargil.
Commissioner/Secretary Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Executive Councilor, Social Welfare, Aga Syed Mehdi Fazilly, Executive Councilor, Tourism, RD and Zanskar Affairs, Er. Punchok Tashi, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve, ED, SIDCO Lakshay Singhal, Superintending Engineer PWD, Abdul Mutallib, Superinten...
Principal Secretary, SED, Sanjeev Khirwar visits NILP Center in Igoo, Leh
Leh, July 02: The Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Ladakh, Sanjeev Khirwar IAS, visited the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) center Igoo of Kharu zone to monitor the proper functioning of the Adult Learning Centers and preparedness of 2nd Foundation Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test to be conducted on 23.07.2023 (Sunday) by Ministry of Education GOI in collaboration with NIOS in UT of Ladakh. He was accompanied by Director School Education, Chief Education Officer Leh...