EC Tashi inaugurates Anganwadi Center at Padum/Skidsherak

Zanskar, August 07, 2025 – Hon’ble Executive Councillor RDD, Panchayati Raj, Forest, ZDA and Information LAHDC, Kargil Er. Phunchok Tashi inaugurated newly constructed building of Anganwadi centre Padum/Skidsherak Zanskar today in the presence of Sub Divisional Magistrate Zanskar Sh. Mohd. Hassan. 

The event was also attended by CDPO Tashi Gurmath, JE R&B, concerned contractor, ICDS staff and Anganwadi workers and helpers. The Building was constructed at an estimated cost of 65 lacs execu...

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LAHDC Kargil Executive Councillor Graces 20th PM-KISAN Instalment Event

Kargil, August 02, 2025 – As part of the ongoing efforts to support and empower farmers across the country, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India today released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana through a national webcast at 11:00 AM.

In connection with this significant occasion, the Department of Agriculture, Kargil organized a special programme at the Farmers Conference Hall, Khurbathang. The event was graced by the Hon’ble Executive Councillor...

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LAHDC Kargil Plans Summer Break for Schools Amid Soaring Temperatures

Kargil, July 10, 2024 – In a bid to provide relief to students and teachers amidst the rising temperatures, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, held a meeting today to discuss the summer vacation schedule.

The meeting, attended by Executive Councilor Education Zakir Hussain, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, Principal DIET, Chief Education Officer Kargil, and other officials of the...

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LAHDC Kargil signs MOU with Wipro Foundation Bangalore to strengthen Education sector in Kargil

Kargil, June 18, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between LAHDC Kargil and Wipro Foundation Bangalore to strengthen Education sector in Kargil.

The event was attended by EC Tourism Kacho Mohd Feroz, EC Education Zakir Hussain, Chief Education Officer Kargil Sonam Wangchuk, Principal DIET S.D Wangyal, representatives from Wipro Foundation Avinash Kumar and Ashish Jha, Anup George from Azim P...

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LAHDC Kargil accords warm farewell to outgoing Commander 121, Brigadier Prateek Parashar

Kargil, June 11, 2025 – LAHDC Kargil under the chairmanship of Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, today accorded a warm farewell to Brigadier Prateek Parashar, outgoing Commander 121 in a ceremony held at Council Secretariat Kargil.

The farewell ceremony was attended by incoming Commander 121 Infantry Colonel Ashish Joshi, Executive Councilor Agriculture Aga Syed Mujtaba, Executive Councilor Rural Development Department Er Phunsok Tashi, Executive Councilor Tourism Kacho Mohd F...

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Successful Conclusion of the 3rd Phase of Tablet Distribution under Yun-Tab Scheme in Sankoo

Sankoo, June 11, 2025 – The 3rd phase of Tablet distribution under the Yun-Tab Scheme of School Education Ladakh successfully concluded at the Deputy CEO Office Sankoo. The initiative, aimed at enhancing digital learning resources for students across the region, was carried out with great enthusiasm and efficiency.

The distribution was graced by the august presence of the Chief Education Officer Kargil, Sh. Sonam Angchuk, who formally handed over the tablets to the in-charge teachers of d...

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CEC Akhoon Addresses Biamathang Water Issues

Kargil, June 11, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today was called on by a delegation from Biamathang Upper Colony apprising water related issues in the area.

The delegation raised concerns about water related issues and requested the CEC to address and resolve the issues at the earliest in coordination with the concerned departments.

Dr. Akhoon gave a patient hearing and acknowledged the concerns, stating that water scarcity i...

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CEC Leh called on delegation comprising representatives from religious bodies, tourism stakeholders, merchant association

Leh, May 13, 2025 – Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson was called on by a delegation comprising representatives from religious bodies, tourism stakeholders, and the merchant association, in the presence of Hon’ble Councillors Ishey Spalzang, Thinles Nurboo and Dr. Morup Dorjey.

The delegation included President of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), President of Anjuman Imamia, President of Anjuman Moin-ul-Islam, President of All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (...

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CEC Kargil Chairs General Council Meeting; Rs 255 Crore, 26 Lakh Approved for FY 2025-26

Kargil, May 02, 2025: The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, presided over the General Council Meeting where the proposed budget allocation of Rs 255 crore and 26 lakh for 2025-26 was discussed and approved.

The General Council Meeting of LAHDC, Kargil was held at Conference Hall Baroo in the presence of MP Ladakh Mohd Haneefa Jan, Hon’ble Executive Councillors of LAHDC Kargil, DC/CEO LAH...

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CEC Kargil Dr. Jaffer Akhoon extends best wishes to Chief Engineer Haji Ali on retirement

Kargil, April 30, 2025: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today extended his best wishes to Haji Ali on his retirement from the post of Chief Engineer, PHE and Irrigation & Flood Control, and expressed hope for a fulfilling post-retirement life with his family and loved ones.

CEC Kargil praised the dedicated service of Haji Ali as Chief Engineer, highlighting the humility and dignity with which he carried out his responsibilities throughout his ten...

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