Congress Councillors in Leh raise concern over tourism policy

VoL Desk, April 15: Opposition party councilors in Leh have voiced their concerns during a recent press conference regarding the registration process for hotels under the tourism policy, highlighting the absence of mandatory Ladakh Residential Certification (LRC). Emphasizing the significance of Ladakh’s inclusion in the sixth schedule of the constitution, the District Congress Committee reiterated the necessity to address this issue promptly.


They pointed out that since Ladakh attained t...

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CEC Chairs Annual Governing Body Meeting of TDA, ZDA

Kargil, March 06: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired the annual Governing Body Meeting of Tourism Development Authority Kargil and Zanskar Development Authority at Conference Hall, Council Secretariat.

The meeting in detail discussed the physical and financial progress achieved during the financial year 2023- 2024. The concerned officers informed that the Tourist Felicitation Center Kargil construction has reached 95% completion, Hundurman Viewpoint development has...

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Ladakh Tourism Pavilion, adjudged winner of ‘Best Design & Decoration Award’ at OTM, 2024

Mumbai, Feb 13: The Ladakh Tourism Pavilion was adjudged winner of the Best Design & Decoration Award at OTM, 2024. The deputy Chief minister & Tourism Minister, of Rajasthan, Diya Kumari gave away the award at the award ceremony held on day 3 of the travel trade fair at the Jio Convention Center, Mumbai.

The Minister also visited the Ladakh Tourism Pavilion and interacted with the tourism officials and co-exhibitors.

The Ladakh Pavilion attracted an overwhelming response from national...

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Tourism Department Ladakh participates in OTM, 2024 at Mumbai

Over 30 travel trade association members, hoteliers, and tourism officials from Ladakh take part in the event

Mumbai, Feb. 10: As part of its tourism promotional campaign, the Tourism Department Ladakh participated in the 3-day Outbound Travel Mart [OTM], which began at the Jio Convention Center, Bandra Kurla Complex here on Thursday.

Over 30 travel trade association members, hoteliers, and tourism officials from the twin districts of Leh and Kargil are participating in the event to sh...

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Comm. Secy., Tourism & Culture Assess Projects for Development of Tourism Infrastructure

Leh, Jan. 12: The Commissioner/Secretary, Tourism & Culture Department, UT of Ladakh Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan chaired a meeting at the UT Secretariat to discuss and review pending DPRs, and the status of critical/important projects pertaining to the development of tourism infrastructure in the UT.

During the course of the meeting, the Commissioner/Secretary took a comprehensive review of various ongoing and new projects under State Sector and SDP. He emphasized on the significance of adheri...

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Comm. Secy. Tourism & Culture Leads Meeting, to Boost Border Areas Tourism

Leh, Jan. 08: The Commissioner/Secretary of the Tourism and Culture Department, UT of Ladakh, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan presided over a pivotal meeting to bolster tourism promotion, enhance infrastructure in border regions, and commemorate the valor of our armed forces, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting aimed to deliberate on coordination and collaboration strategies, and officials conversed on charting a path for the holistic and sustainable development of tourism in Ladakh. The pr...

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CEO TDA Kargil Visits Historically Significant Sites

Kargil, Jan 01: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Kargil, Abdul Gaffar Zargar visit various historically significant sites in the district.

Renowned historian Mohd Sadiq Hardassi accompanied him. The visit was aimed at delving into rich historical background of Kargil and highlight its potential for tourism development.

During his inspection, he emphasized the significance of historical sites like Karpokhar and Damsna, recognizing their importance in sh...

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Director Tourism Inspects Various Sites in Kargil

Kargil Dec 29: Director Tourism, Ladakh, Kunzes Angmo inspected various sites, including the Director’s Residential Quarter, Tourist Felicitation Center Kargil, Aero Base Station, Kargil and the development of riverfront from Bulbul Bagh to Sher Bagh.

During her visit to TFC Kargil, the director was briefed on the ongoing progress, with the construction of 20 rooms, including 4 VIP suites, in the TFC building.

She directed to ensure proper maintenance, incorporating CCTV provisions and...

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Comm. Secy., Tourism, UT Ladakh Chairs Meeting to Elevate Ladakh Tourism Website

Leh, Dec. 28: Commissioner Secretary of Tourism, UT Ladakh Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan chaired a meeting to review and elevate the status of the Ladakh Tourism website to enhance the accessibility of Ladakh’s tourism sector, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting commenced with a comprehensive presentation by the Project Management Unit (PMU) offering a detailed overview of the Ladakh Tourism website. The presentation highlighted the user-friendly interface, complete with well-organized ta...

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Comm/Secy, Tourism & Culture Assesses Possibility for Preservation, Restoration of Historical Sites

Discusses matters for promotion of border tourism, development of war memorials, paragliding activities, joint events for tourism promotion by Tourism Department and Army.

Kargil, Dec 18: The Commissioner/Secretary, Tourism and Culture Department, UT Ladakh Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan visited various location to make an assessment of the possibility for identification, preservation, restoration and development of amenities at various historical sites like rKilmarchey, Lankarchey, Sankoo, Karch...

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