Advisor to LG Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal Chairs Meeting on GLOF Preparedness

Leh, April 01, 2024: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal convened an important meeting on the preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Flow (GLOF) hazards in the Union Territory of Ladakh to discuss various challenges and a way forward with the concerned officials and stakeholders, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting highlighted the need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate the potential risks posed by GLOF occurrences in UT Ladakh. The meet...

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State EC, UT Ladakh Sudhanshu Pandey Chairs Meeting on Electoral Rolls, Delimitation & Panchayat Elections

Leh, Sept. 25: The State Election Commissioner of UT Ladakh Sudhanshu Pandey chaired the meeting on the issues and provisions of the electoral roll, delimitations, and panchayat election in the Union Territory of Ladakh at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

In his opening address, Sudhanshu Pandey expressed his dedication to ensuring transparent and fair elections in Ladakh, emphasizing the importance of an accurate electoral roll and equitable delimitation of Panchayat constituencies in Ladakh....

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PS School Education Ladakh chairs meeting of SSC on Evaluation of National Teachers Award 2023

Leh, August 01: Principal Secretary of School Education, UT Ladakh Sanjeev Khirwar chaired the meeting of the State Selection Committee for the evaluation of teachers for the National Award for Teachers 2023 at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

Evaluation and scrutiny of five nominations and shortlisted based on the performance of the eligibility criteria from the national portal held on the performances in their respective schools and communities using technology, innovative pedagogy, joyful l...

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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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Ladakh Admin finalizes Annual Action Plan under PMAAGY

Leh, July 05: The Advisor Ladakh Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired the UT Level Committee meeting for approving the Annual Action Plan under Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY) at Civil Secretariat, Leh. The committee approved the action plan proposed by the Districts with certain modifications. PMAAGY is a centrally sponsored scheme whereby a sum of Rs. 20.38 lakh per village is provided as gap-filling fund to transform villages with significant tribal population into model villages (Adar...

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Annual UTLMAC meeting approves Action Plan for PMMSY scheme in Ladakh

Leh, May 31: The UT Level Monitoring and Approval Committee (UTLMAC) convened its annual meeting under the chairmanship of Secretary (ASH & Fisheries) UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar in his office chamber on May 30, 2023. The primary agenda of the meeting was to discuss and approve the annual action plan for the financial year 2023-24 under the PMMSY scheme.

At the outset of the session, Assistant Director Fisheries Leh presented the Annual Action Plan with an outlay of Rs 1447.99 lacs, compris...

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Army, Ladakh UT joins Hands on Intl Day of Biodiversity

Organises 3-day campaign at Pangong Tso lake

Leh May 24: Administration of the UT of Ladakh in collaboration with Indian Army Organised a campaign at Pangong Tso lake to celebrate International Day of Biodiversity.

The three daylong event which commenced on 20th May was organised in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Protection, UT Ladakh, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Secure Himalayas and other departments of UT of Ladakh.

In a statement issued, PRO (defence)...

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UT Ladakh Provides Financial Assistance for Coaching of Various Competitive Exams

 Kargil, May 23: The Administration of Union Territory Ladakh, under the scheme ‘Rewa Lt Governor’s students  Supportive Initiative’, is providing  scholarship to the meritorious students for availing the specific examinations coaching facilities.

This scholarship is available to two categories of students,  students qualifying the preliminary examination of civil services, Indian Forest Service, Indian Engineering Service and 10th/12th  meritorious students of Ladakh for availing coachin...

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