Voice of Ladakh

02/07/2025

Mr. Nasir ul Mehdi Shabani takes charge as Principal of GDC Drass, emphasizing teamwork, academic excellence, and student engagement. Staff and students warmly welcomed him.

02/07/2025

CEC Kargil honoured Arif Hussain & Zahra Batool for joining Japan’s Sakura Science Exchange. Their insights on discipline, innovation & teamwork to inspire local schools.

02/07/2025

Secy. Shashanka Ala chaired a key review meet on Ladakh’s disaster readiness, stressing preps for flash floods & cloudbursts. Agencies were directed to ensure full mock drill readiness by Aug 26, enhance coordination, and strengthen EOCs in Leh & Kargil.

02/07/2025

A 3-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Program by Enterprising Ladakh began at ITI Leh on July 2. Organized with EDII, it aims to empower 80+ youth through sessions on ideation, planning & innovation, led by experts and local entrepreneurs.

02/07/2025

The Social & Tribal Welfare Dept., with TRI & University of Ladakh, hosted the 2-day National Tribal Fest 2025 in Leh, showcasing tribal art, culture, and traditions. Dignitaries attended, stressing heritage preservation and youth engagement.

01/07/2025

1 July 2025 :Ashura preparations reviewed by CEC,DC,SSP ,CMO and key officials at Leh imam barah

01/07/2025

01/07/2025

Hon’ble Lt Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) chairs 12th meeting of State Board for Wildlife of UT Ladakh

Report for rationalisation of Karakoram (Nubra-Shayok) Wildlife Sanctuary & High-Altitude Cold Desert (Changthang) Wildlife Sanctuary submitted by Wildlife Institute of India approved in meeting



Leh, June 30, 2025: The 12th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife of UT Ladakh was held at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd). The agenda of the meeting centred on the report presented by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to the Hon’ble members of the State Board for Wildlife regarding the rationalisation of the Karakoram (Nubra-Shayok) Wildlife Sanctuary and the High-Altitude Cold Desert (Changthang) Wildlife Sanctuary for their approval.

At the outset, the Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS, briefed the members about the extensive rationalisation exercise undertaken by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, in close coordination with the Department of Wildlife, UT Ladakh, for delineating high-conservation value areas from low-conservation value areas within the Karakoram and Changthang Wildlife Sanctuaries to enhance wildlife protection while accommodating the needs of local inhabitants. He also informed that the final map prepared by WII, Dehradun, has been endorsed by all key stakeholders, including the Hill Councils and residents of these wildlife sanctuary areas.

Bilal Habib from Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Dehradun, in his PowerPoint Presentation on rationalisation of wildlife protected areas in UT Ladakh, informed the members about the alignment of the approach, justification for rationalisation, viz. co-existence of habitations and the need for development, co-existence of the people with wildlife, the need to meet basic requirements of both people and wildlife, the need to protect high-conservation value areas, etc; rationalisation framework/the idea of rationalisation based on species diversity, landscape-level ecosystems and mosaics, ecosystems and habitats, ecosystem services, community needs and cultura

01/07/2025

Yawar SHG Launches Products in Pashkum, EC Kacho Feroz Assures Hill Council Support

Kargil, June 30, 2025 — The Yawar Self Help Group (SHG) formally launched its products at a ceremony held today at Panchayat A in Pashkum. The event was organised by the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), showcasing the entrepreneurial efforts of rural women in the region.

Executive Councillor (EC) Kacho Mohammad Feroz was the Chief Guest at the event, which was also attended by Sheikh Ahmad, Block Development Officer (BDO) Dr. Sarwar Shehzad (JKAS), and key NRLM officials including State Project Manager Ankush, District Project Manager Muneer Wanee, and District Mission Manager Abhishek Kumar, alongside the Pashkum block NRLM team.

The programme began with a welcome address by BDO Dr. Shehzad, followed by a presentation by BPM Raziya Batool highlighting Yawar SHG’s journey and milestones. A member of the SHG also spoke about her personal transformation through the initiative, drawing applause from the audience.

In his address, EC Kacho Mohammad Feroz commended the women entrepreneurs for their dedication and assured them of continued support from the Hill Council to expand their businesses. Other dignitaries also lauded the SHG's achievements and encouraged more women to participate in similar self-help initiatives.

The event highlighted the growing role of rural women’s entrepreneurship in Ladakh and called for greater community engagement in livelihood missions.

01/07/2025

Union Home Secretary, Govind Mohan chairs high-level meeting with UT Ladakh Administration

Leh, June 30, 2025: On a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a high-level review meeting with the Ladakh Administration, led by Chief Secretary, Dr Pawan Kotwal.

During the meeting, Dr Kotwal delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining major administrative initiatives and progress made since the formation of the Union Territory.

Key highlights included recruitment drives undertaken under the new legal and administrative frameworks, the finalisation of requisitions for critical gazetted posts ready for submission to UPSC, issuance of age relaxation orders, and matters concerning the creation of new districts.

Updates were also shared on the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme and the Ladakh Land Records Portal, both aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in land governance.

The Chief Secretary further briefed the Home Secretary on proposed amendments to revenue laws under review, including the extension of Section 2 of the J&K Land Grant Act, 1960 to the entire Union Territory of Ladakh.

The meeting also covered updates on several major infrastructure projects such as tunnel construction, road development, rationalisation of wildlife sanctuary boundaries, and tourism promotion. Special mention was made of the success of Ladakh’s homestay policy, which has become a model for community-based tourism. However, concerns were raised over the slow progress of 4G saturation projects.

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed the overall developmental preparedness of the UT Administration and underscored the need to promote tourism, particularly winter tourism, as a strategic sector to boost the local economy and generate employment. He also stressed the urgency of expediting recruitment for gazetted posts to strengthen the administrative framework and enhance service delivery across the UT.

Additionally, the Home Secretary directed the Chief Secretary to formally engage with the Secretary of Telecommunications to fast-track the implementation of the 4G saturation project, which aims to ensur

01/07/2025

Dharti Abha Camp Serves Choglamsar
The Dharti Abha Abhiyan successfully brought government welfare services directly to Choglamsar, Leh. Residents received ration cards, Ayushman Bharat cards, medical check-ups, and more, boosting awareness and access to crucial schemes.

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01/07/2025

Kargil Enhances Water Supply
Kargil, June 28, 2025 – CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon launched three new water tankers to boost drinking water in Kargil. This initiative, under SDP and Water Tax Revenue, tackles increased demand, especially during Muharram, ensuring equitable access for residents.

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