Advisor Kotwal Chairs Virtual Meeting to Review Progress of Puga Geothermal Project

Leh, April 9, 2024: The Advisor to the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr Kotwal chaired a pivotal virtual meeting to accurately evaluate the completion of the “Puga Geothermal Project.” The meeting aimed to scrutinize the status of the project, chart a comprehensive roadmap, and proactively identify and address potential challenges to its progress.

The meeting was marked by discussions and deliberations towards fostering sustainable energy solutions and strengthening regional development init...

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Advisor Kotwal Chairs Review Meeting on Bio-mining for Sustainable Waste Management in Ladakh

Leh: The advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal presided over a significant review meeting focused on Bio-mining in the region, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

At the outset of the meeting, the Housing and Urban Development Department provided a comprehensive presentation on the procurement of a waste disposal system for the processing and disposal of remediated waste in Bombgarh, Leh.

The presentation highlighted the existing challenges at the dumpsite in Bombgar...

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Advisor Ladakh launches website of Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation

Leh, August 09: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal launched the official website of the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO) https://www.sidcoladakh.org.in/., at Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The launch of this website marks a significant milestone in advancing SIDCO’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and effective communication for its diverse stakeholders, Dr Pawan stated. He emphasized that for sustainable development of the i...

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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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PS Dr Kotwal convenes meeting to discuss GDP of Ladakh

Leh, January 27: The Principal Secretary, Planning Development & Monitoring Department UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal convened a meeting in his office chamber to discuss the calculation of the Gross Domestic Product of UT Ladakh.

In the meeting, the officials deliberated on the various sectors of production in UT Ladakh and apprised the Principal Secretary of the status of development in all sectors. Principal Secretary, Dr. Kotwal directed the concerned officials for the early finalization ...

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LAHDC Kargil, Principal Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal discuss issues of Councilors

KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan today chaired a meeting with Councilors at Conference Hall to address their various issues and grievances.

The meeting was attended by EC Works Mubarak Shah Naqvi, EC Tourism Er Punchok Tashi, EC Horticulture Aga Syed Mehdi Fazily, Principal Secretary UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal besides Councilors of all constituencies of Kargil.

The meeting held a detailed discussion and deliberation upon the various issues and gri...

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Principal Secretary Health Dr Pawan Kotwal visits CHC Drass, Sonamarg

KARGIL, APRIL 14, 2022: Principal Secretary (Health/Revenue/Planning, Dev & Monitoring/Forest), Dr Pawan Kotwal along with Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve and Director Health Services Ladakh, Dr Motup Dorjey today visited CHC Drass and Sonamarg.

During the visit at CHC Drass, the Principal Secretary along with the officers inspected all the sections of the hospital and interacted with health care workers and patients.

Later, Dr Pawan Kotwal along with DC Kargil alo...

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UT Ladakh to conduct survey of Non-Abadi Deh areas

Leh, January 7: Principal Secretary (Revenue/Financial Commissioner), Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting, hosted by the Survey of India (SOI), to discuss the survey/resurvey work of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

SOI is the National Mapping Agency of the country under the Department of Science & Technology.

In the meeting, the Principal Secretary reiterated that the survey of Abadi Deh areas has already been undertaken by SOI under the Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised...

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Principal Secretary Pawan Kotwal reviews progress on Health IDs

Leh, December 20: Principal Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting in his office chamber today to review the progress on the creation of Health IDs under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission for the remaining population after the issuance of guidelines dated December 15, 2021, by Additional CEO, National Health Authority for collecting data and creation of Health IDs by offline mode. 

During the meeting, Principal Secretary stressed that the Health Manageme...

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Principal Secretary reviews progress on establishment of Medical College, other programmes

Leh, November 9: Principal Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department, Dr Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting today to discuss the roadmap for the completion of pre-fabricated structures for the Academic Block of New Medical College at Leh. 

The concerned officials apprised Dr Pawan Kotwal about the status of the Detail Project Report (DPR) for the same. In the meeting, Dr Pawan Kotwal enquired about the progress of Biomedical Waste Management, Health and Wellness Centres, PMJAY and UH...

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