Ladakh Skill Development Mission signs MoU with ICAR-IARI

New Delhi, June 26: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM) and Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), Pusa, New Delhi, marking the beginning of collaborative efforts aimed at mutual benefit in agricultural research and education.

The primary objectives of this collaboration include providing exposure and conducting value-added short-term training in Horticulture, Floriculture & Landscaping for students and trainers of In...

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UT Adm. approves top-up subsidy on the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Leh, June 26: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh approved the additional top-up subsidy for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for consumers of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The scheme is poised to revolutionize the way households across Ladakh access and utilize electricity, fostering a sustainable and energy-efficient future for all and achieving the carbon-neutral Ladakh as envisioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Under the scheme, the Govt of India ha...

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DC Leh Santosh Sukhadeve reviews saturation of CSS in aspirational block

Leh, June 21: Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting to discuss the saturation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the Aspirational Block at mini conference hall on June 21.

During the meeting, all the HODs gave a detailed update regarding the saturation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the aspirational block.

DC Leh added that this scheme, launched last year, is currently running in 500 blocks across India.

Highlighting discrepancies in the data on the ABP por...

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Advisor/Secy. Revenue Dept, Reviews Property Rent Rates for Defence Forces in Ladakh

Leh, June 21: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and Administrative Secretary of the Revenue Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, convened a critical meeting to review the revision of rent rates for properties occupied by the Defence Forces within the region, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting addressed significant concerns regarding the valuation and management of lands utilized by Defence Authorities, ensuring equitable and updated rental agr...

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Skill/Vocational Courses in Ladakh to be strengthened; LSDM, NIELIT & UoL sign MoU

Leh, June 19: A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM), National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) Leh, and University of Ladakh (UoL) to introduce skill and vocational courses, upgrade laboratory infrastructure, and implement Skill Development Programmes in Government Degree Colleges of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The primary focus of this partnership is to introduce skill courses in the colleges of UT...

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Ladakh gets 22 seats in CSAB NEUT-2024, AICTE approved Technical Institutions

𝐂𝐒𝐀𝐁 𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Leh, June 16: Under the Government of India’s ongoing scheme of reservation of seats in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy courses in AICTE approved Technical Institutions across the country, for students belonging to 8 North East States and 5 Union Territories, 22 seats in Architecture, Engineering in various Institutions across India under CSAB NEUT-2024 counseling has been alloc...

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ICMR-NIN Launches Diet and Biomarker Study in Ladakh

Leh, June 15: The ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) officially launched the Diet and Biomarker Study in India (DAB-I) project in Ladakh at a meeting held in the CMO Office, Leh. The event, graced by Chief Guest Dr. Motup Dorje, Director of Medical Services.

Dr. Hemant Mahajan (Scientist, ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad) detailed the objectives, methodology, and progress of the DAB-I study, describing it as a mission-mode project aimed at evaluating food and nutrient intake among various demograp...

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DC Leh chairs meeting regarding civil services preliminary examination

Leh, June 14The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Leh (Coordinating Supervisor) convened a meeting regarding Civil Services (Preliminary) examination, which will be held on June 16 at DC conference hall on June 14.

The meeting was convened in the presence of Additional Secretary, UPSC and Observer, Pankaj Hazarika and Director, UPSC and Inspecting Officer, Dr CUS Patanaik.

A detailed presentation was imparted to all the concerned officials that will be involved in the examination proce...

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ICRE-HFRI Shimla imparts training on cultivation & conservation of cold desert medicinal plants

Leh, June 13A three-day training cum demonstration programme on cultivation and conservation of important cold desert medicinal plants for livelihood generation commenced at National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR), Leh, UT Ladakh on June 12.

The training cum demonstration programme is being organized by ICFRE-Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh for other stakeholders and is sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India.

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Chairman Reservation Commission, ALC-Ladakh chairs meeting on village welfare near LoC

Leh, June 12: The Chairman of the Reservation Commission for Actual Line of Control (ALC) Ladakh, Justice Bansi Lal Bhat (Former Judge of J&K High Court), presided over a significant meeting at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.

The meeting focused on the identification of basic facilities in villages adjacent to the actual line of control in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Justice Bansi Lal Bhat shed light on the historical perspectives of the Constitution and the justice system, ill...

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