Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Meets Nitin Gadkari, Secures Priority for Key Road Infrastructure Projects

Leh, April 21/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today called on the Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Shri Nitin Gadkari, in New Delhi to discuss key infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening road connectivity and boosting overall development in the Ladakh region.

During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor apprised the Union Minister of several critical projects that require intervention an...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Directs Comprehensive Cleanliness, Infrastructure, and Heritage Upgrades in Leh

Leh, March 15/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today conducted an inspection visit to Leh Main Market and the heritage areas of Leh Old Town, Chuteyrantak and the Central Asian Museum to review civic infrastructure, cleanliness and heritage conservation.

True to his commitment to working on the streets of Ladakh, Shri Saxena walked the streets and by-lanes around the main market and Old Town and issued instructions for the maintenance and upkeep of public places...

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Tourism Department, UT Ladakh Invites Bids for Two Key Tourism Infrastructure Projects in Mushkoo Valley

VOL News Desk/ The Department of Tourism, Union Territory of Ladakh has invited tenders from eligible agencies for the execution of two (02) major tourism infrastructure projects in Mushkoo Valley, Kargil, under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) Scheme, Sub-Scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0.

The details of the tenders are as follows:

1. NIT No. 37

• Name of Work: Selection of an Agency for Design and Execution of Physical Interventions in Mushkoo Valley, Kargil.

• Pr...

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LG Kavinder Reaches Daman & Diu, Reviews Infrastructure Projects, and Pays Obeisance at Somnath Temple

The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta along with First Lady Smt Bindu Gupta undertook a significant visit to the Union Territory of Daman and Diu today. The Lt Governor reviewed a series of flagship infrastructure and development projects that reflect the transformative vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji.

On arrival at Diu, Shri  Kavinder Gupta and First Lady Smt Bindu Gupta were warmly received by Shri Praful Patel, Administrator of Daman, Diu...

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Major Road & Infrastructure Projects Being Rolled Out in Ladakh

Widening of roads, construction of bridges, installation of funicular systems and wayside amenities are being taken up.

Leh, December 10: Road infrastructure is one of the most crucial public assets, as it leads to economic and social development, and helps fight poverty by providing access to remote areas among others. Keeping these objectives in mind the UT administration is constructing major road projects in the border areas as well as roads and tunnels for improving internal connecti...

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Tunnels across major passes in Ladakh in offing; to cost Rs 5,000 cr

Leh, Nov 24 (PTI) The Ladakh administration is planning to build tunnels at cost of Rs 5,000 crores across major passes in the union territory to improve internal connectivity, and has hired consultants for the mega task, a senior official said on Thursday.

Situated at an average altitude of over 11,000 feet, Ladakh, which literally means ‘land of high passes’ is a place like no other. The passes offer breath-taking views and gateway to beautiful valleys nestled in the Himalayas.

The L...

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