Advisor Ladakh chairs 3rd State Level Meeting of NCORD

Leh, July 25: In a significant step towards addressing drug abuse and promoting a drug-free Ladakh, Advisor Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired the 3rd State Level Meeting of Narco Coordination Center (NCORD). The meeting focused on the establishment of Drug De-Addiction Centres in Leh and Kargil, the progress on the Forensic Laboratory, and strategies to create a drug-free environment in the region.

During the meeting, DIG Ladakh, Sheikh Junaid, presented updates on the progress made in establishin...

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Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal inaugurates orientation programme on springshed management in Ladakh

Leh, July 25:  Dr Pawan Kotwal, Advisor to Hon’ble LG, UT Ladakh, inaugurated a one-day orientation programme on springshed management in Ladakh as part of Water Vision 2047 of the UT Ladakh at Deputy Commissioner Conference Hall, Leh.

During the inaugural speech, Dr. Kotwal emphasized the importance of conserving springshed and highlighted the significance of reservoirs to store water. The objective of the program was to discuss the springshed management concept, context, complexities, c...

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Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal chairs state level committee meeting of SUSV

Leh, June 15: Advisor to Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal who is also chairman of SUSV Ladakh chaired a meeting of the State-level Committee to Support Modernisation of Urban Street Food Vendors (SUSV) at Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The Director Health Services / MD NHM Ladakh informed the meeting about SUSV, the possibility to improve the hygiene and food safety standards protocols, and washroom and toilet facilities for street food vendors.

The committee discussed po...

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Dr. Pawan Kotwal assumes office as Advisor to LG Ladakh

Leh, June 09: Dr. Pawan Kotwal officially assumes office as the Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh.  He took the charge in the presence of the outgoing Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula and other senior officials of the UT Administration at the Civil Secretariat Leh.

Dr. Kotwal brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having previously served as the Principal Secretary for Health & Medical Education, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Revenue, Planning & Monitoring Depa...

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Dr Pawan Kotwal is new Advisor to LG, Ladakh

Kargil, June 02: The government of India on Friday ordered transfer and postings of two IAS officers of AGMUT cadre with immediate effect.

According to an order, the government ordered that Umang Narula has been transferred from Ladakh as to Delhi ,while Dr. Pawan Kotwal has been posted as Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh.

Advisor Narula inspects construction work of Zojila tunnel eastern portal

KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor UT Ladakh, Umang Narula on Sunday visited Minamarg to inspect the construction work of Zojila tunnel eastern portal.

At Zojila tunnel, Imtiyaz Ahmed, site incharge informed the advisor that around 2 km excavation has been done from the eastern portal (Minamarg) of the tunnel and around similar length of excavation has been achieved at the western side of the tunnel (Baltal side).

He also informed the advisor that besides the ex...

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Advisor Narula visits Heniskot, Bodh Kharboo, Khangral

KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022:

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor UT Ladakh, Umang Narula on Saturday visited Heniskot, Bodh Kharboo, Khangral villages and reviewed Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and other developmental works.

He was accompanied by Superintendent Engineer (SE) PHE and Irrigation, Asistant Commisioner Development (ACD) Kargil, Executive Engineers PHE and REW, BDO Shakar Chiktan, AEE PHE, JEs of PHE, JEs of REW, and PRI members.

During the visit, the Advisor asked the villagers of...

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Advisor, Ladakh reviews implementation of Mission Amrit Sarovar

Leh, June 7: Advisor, Ladakh, Umang Narula held a meeting to review the implementation of ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar’ initiative which is aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country.

This Mission has been launched as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, on April 24, 2022, and signifies the collective efforts required to rejuvenate the water bodies and conserve water for the future.

Advisor emphasized that a holistic ...

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Delegations from Barsoo, Bhodkharbu, Hundar and Tegar call on Advisor

Leh, May 23: A delegation comprising Councillor Barsoo, Ghulam Mohd Ansari; Nambardar, Mohd Ali; Panches, Mohd Ibrahim and Mohd Shafi called on the Advisor, Ladakh, Umang Narula at UT Secretariat today.

The delegation raised several issues on behalf of the people of Barsoo Valley pertaining to improvement in infrastructure and education sectors, including construction of school and primary health centre; internet and communication issues; improving road connectivity, etc.

They also b...

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Advisor Ladakh emphasises on action plan for accessibility to Persons with Disabilities

Leh, December 29: Advisor to Hon’ble Lt. Governor UT Ladakh, Umang Narula chaired a meeting to review the action plans for meeting the accessibility standards notified by the Government of India in pursuance of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Secretary, Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Padma Angmo gave a detailed presentation on the crucial sections of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan), of the ...

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