Leh, Dec 26/ VOL News Desk/ Various delegations called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today at the LG Secretariat, and shared their concerns relating to youth welfare, education, health, sports, employment, and veterans’ welfare.
A delegation of STL doctors from Leh district submitted a representation regarding an alleged discrepancy in NEET PG (Medical) state counselling under the UT Ladakh reservation quota. They sought the Hon’ble Lt Governor’s inter...
Kargil, December 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today emphasised that the UT Administration remains firmly committed to ensuring equitable and inclusive development across Ladakh, with special focus on people residing in far-flung, remote and border areas. He reiterated that development must not remain confined to urban centres but should reach the most difficult and inaccessible regions, so that every citizen of Ladakh benefits from progres...
Kargil, Dec 23/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, attended the farewell ceremony to honour the outgoing Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS, on the occasion of his superannuation, in Kargil. The event was organised jointly by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, District Administration Kargil, and District Police Kargil.
The farewell dinner was a special tribute to Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS...
Jammu, Dec 19/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated the three-day Third Edition of Mahotsav – Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, a flagship annual initiative of LEAD (LJK – Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir Economic Growth and Development Dialogue), aimed at celebrating the rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurial spirit and collective identity of the region.
Mahotsav–Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is a vibrant platform deeply rooted in the ideals of Swadeshi, self-...
Leh, December 17/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today launched the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Incentive Scheme–2025, notified by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and protecting Ladakh’s fragile ecological balance.
During a presentation, the Secretary, Tourism informed that the scheme encourages installation of decentralised Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in hotels and guesthouses to ensure scien...
Leh, December 17/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today marked a major milestone in strengthening tourist safety and advancing Ladakh’s adventure tourism ecosystem with the launch of a streamlined process enabling easy procurement of satellite phones for tourism purposes.
Ladakh, globally recognised for its vast remote landscapes, high-altitude adventure tourism, mountaineering expeditions, and off-grid travel experiences, has long faced comm...
Leh, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inaugurated the 60kW Geothermal-based Space Heating System at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Thiksay. Constructed as a pilot project at a cost of Rs 80 lakh by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), the system provides eco-friendly space heating without polluting the environment.
The project was conceptualised following a visit by the Ambassador from Switzerland to Ladakh, who proposed ...
Leh, Dec 18/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that Ladakh is steadily emerging as a memorable, responsible and sustainable global destination, where tourism growth is rooted in cultural preservation, community participation and environmental responsibility. He emphasized that Ladakh’s unique heritage, pristine natural landscape and resilient communities form the core of its global identity, and the administration is committed to promoting touri...
New Delhi, Dec 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today met the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Ji, in New Delhi and held a detailed discussion on Ladakh’s developmental priorities, financial requirements and measures to strengthen infrastructure for inclusive growth.
During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor apprised the Union Finance Minister of Ladakh’s ongoing efforts to strengthen infrastructure, accelerate development ...
Leh, Dec 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Union Territory of Ladakh marked a significant milestone today as Hon’ble Lt Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta inaugurated the newly revised and expanded B-3 Helicopter Services, aimed at enhancing connectivity, promoting tourism, and strengthening emergency support for people living in remote areas of the region.
Recognising Ladakh’s vast geographical spread, harsh terrain, and challenging weather conditions, the Lt Governor said that improved air connectivity ...
