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R EACH VOL. 8 ISSUE 24 PAGES 8 L ADAKH B ULLETIN January 1-15, 2021 Fortnightly Special Fortnightly Special Can Ladakhi be the official language No jobs, no safeguards for 4 4 of UT Ladakh?

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One Reporter required at Demand for sixth schedule: Ladakh pins hopes on Modi-led govt Reach Ladakh The apex body of People’s Movement for 6th Schedule for Ladakh to meet Home Minister in the first week of January Reach Ladakh is seeking application Stanzin Dasal from aspirant reporters and journal- ists. The job is open for all; fresh : The meeting of the apex body of the People’s graduates can also apply. However, Movement for 6th Schedule for Ladakh with Home Min- preferences will be given to appli- ister Amit Shah is scheduled to be held in the first week cants with mass communication and of January in New Delhi. A joint delegation from both journalism as their field of study. Leh and district led by former MP LadakhThup- Good writing skills and computer stan Chhewang will raise the demand to include Ladakh literacy are major requisite. under the 6th schedule of the Indian constitution. Interest candidates should send There is growing unrest among people of Ladakh re- their Curriculum Vitae to editor@ garding land, job, identity, and culture after the region reachladakh.com or visit our office became a post abrogation of Article at Reach Ladakh, Skara Yokma, 370 and 35 A. The inclusion of Ladakh under the sixth Airport Road, Leh (Ladakh). If you schedule has been a long atanding demand of people During the discussion and deliberation on the importance of 6th schedule for Ladakh at Dharma centre, . any further query or doubt, call us of Ladakh, but it also has become a subject of politi- at 9858394403. cal interest for many. Sixth Schedule for Ladakh was safeguard for Ladakh”, added Thupstan Chhewang. Tsering Namgyal, is the bridge between the Centre and the focal point of the manifesto of all political parties Ladakhi people, and we hope that the MP would accom- during the 6th LAHDC, Leh election. However, nothing On September 3, the 5th LAHDC, Leh under the chair- pany us to the meeting with Home Minister in Delhi.” substantial has been done in this regard after the results manship of the then-CEC Gyal P Wangyal passed a res- were declared. olution demanding either of 6th schedule, Article 371 or He also urged the chairman of Hill Council, Leh, Ad- DISCLAIMER Domicile law of the Constitution of to protect the vocate Tashi Gyalson, and other religious and political There have been discussions and deliberations on the tribal rights of the indigenous people of Ladakh. The heads to join them for the meeting at Delhi. Reach Ladakh does not take re- importance of the 6th schedule for Ladakh- the most no- apex body organised several press conferences to ap- sponsibility for the contents of the table being the meeting held on December 29 at Dhar- CEC, Tashi Gyalson said that there shouldn’t be any peal to the Hill Council to revoke the past resolution Advertisements Display/classified ma Centre in Choglamsar. The day-long conference was confusion regarding constitutional safeguard for La- and come up with a fresh single-pointed resolution to published in this newspaper. The aimed at reaching a common consensus among vari- dakh. He said that he has full faith in Delh apex body achieve ‘sixth schedule for Ladakh.’ However, the res- paper does not endorse the same. ous stakeholders on the importance of demanding 6th but won’t tolerate if anyone tries to mix politics in this olution has still not been passed by Hill Council, Leh. Readers are requested to verify the Schedule for Ladakh. movement contents on their own before acting This has created chaos and confusion among the peo- there upon. Addressing the gathering, Thupstan Chhewang said that “The Modi-led government is very positive about the ple on whether Hill Council, Leh, comprising majority the apex body's sole aim is to demand 6th Schedule as aspiration of people of Ladakh, and we should be grate- of BJP members, is in favour of the demand for sixth a constitutional safeguard for Ladakh. He said that the ful to the government that they are not imposing things schedule or not. body stands firmly for the cause of Ladakh, and insisted on us as per their conveniences”, he added. he is not in favour or against any political party. Thupstan Chhewang also expressed his concern over He also spoke on different aspects and new provisions in the BJP leaders skipping several crucial meetings of “I have no personal interest and selfish intention. Even the Indian Constitution to safeguard the interest of peo- the apex body. He urged BJP-ruled Hill Council, Leh to if the government offers me the post of the Governor ple of Ladakh. He stressed on the need to demand a new support the movement. or Ambassador, I won’t accept it. I will work for the provision specifically for Ladakh such as ‘Schedule 13’. Courtesy Tsetan Angmo Courtesy Tsetan people of Ladakh and shall fight for the constitutional He said, “Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Jamyang ...Continues on Page 2 Ladakh’s first Meteorological Centre opens in Leh Blue sheep poaching case: Police officer among accused The centre will be the highest MeT centre in India

Correction and clarification DGM, IMD, Dr. M Mohapatra with Sonam Lotus, Sc-E, Head, MeT Centre, Leh, and other staff It is the policy of ‘Reach Ladakh Bul- during the inaugural ceremony of MeT Centre in Leh. Stanzin Dasal Khandare said, “We will proceed as letin’ to correct significant errors as per the service conduct rules and police Leh: The poaching case of a blue sheep soon as possible. Please specify the manual on merits when the department edition, date, news item or the article. Reach Ladakh Correspondent — and valleys, Pangong at South Pullu, near Khardong La, on Tso, Drass, and Kargil. The department is informed and approached by the Wild- Leh: The first Meteorological Centre December 15 has sparked a controversy You can contact at 9858394403 or plans to relocate its movable radar from life Department.” of Ladakh was virtually inaugurated by due to the involvement of a Ladakh Po- email at [email protected]. Sonmarg to Leh region soon. Minister for Earth Sciences (MoES), Dr. lice officer. Sajjad Hussain Mufti, Chief Wildlife All communication must carry the full Warden, Ladakh, said, “We have arrest- postal address and telephone numbers. Harsh Vardhan on December 29 in Leh Sonam Lotos, Sc-E, Head, MeT Centre, Inspector Parvez Ahmed is one of the Leh said, “It is a historic day for Ladakh ed the accused, and we have also recov- Located at 3,500 metre above sea lev- accused in the poaching case registered as Govt of India established a dedicat- ered and seized the weapon (.22 rifle) el, the Meteorological Centre will be under Section 9, 11 & 12 of Wildlife ed Meteorological Centre at Leh. We used by them. We have gathered all the the highest MeT centre in India. It will Protection Act 1972. Ataullah Bhat, 39, Reach Ladakh Bulletin will work hard to make it a World Class evidence and are now investigating the provide short-range (three days,) medi- a resident of Leh, was the prime accused Meteorological Centre which will be a case from every angle.” Owner, Publisher & Printer: um-range (12 days), and long-range (one arrested on the same day. He was sent on scientific as well as a service centre of Tundup Dorjey month) forecast for the two districts -- judicial remand but is currently out on “We have concrete evidence, and there excellence in times to come.” Editor: Stanzin Dasal Leh and Kargil. bail. would be no laxity in the case,” he as- “Today is the first step towards making sured. Intern: Konchok Nurboo Dr. Harsh Vardhan said, “Ladakh re- Inspector Parvez Ahmed, a resident of Ladakh a Disaster Resilient Mountain Sales & Marketing: Tsering Morup mains vulnerable to erratic weather and Leh, is on an interim bail but have been The wildlife department refused to share Region of Western Himalaya", he added. Layout: Raul Chhokkun changing climate that has adverse effects asked to report to the Wildlife Office more information as the case is still un- Published at: on the lives of the locals. In addition, the Lieutenant Governor, R K Mathur said daily. der investigation. Reach Ladakh, Skara Yokma, Airport UT is a geostrategic location from the se- weather-display boards would be in- As per sources, the Wildlife Department However, it has been learned that the Road, near Councillor Quarter curity point of view. All of these togeth- stalled at multiple locations and informa- conducted a raid at co-accused Parvez's weapon used for poaching was owned Contact: 9858394403 er, the decided to tion would be provided via mobile-based residence and seized 25 bullets. A fur of by Parvez Ahmed’s elder brother Ghu- Printed at: establish an MC in Leh.” applications. an animal recovered from Parvez's vehi- lam Nabi. Archana advertising Pvt Ltd. The IMD will install ten Automatic Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director Gener- cle has been sent to the forensic lab. C-78 Okhla Industrial Area Phase I. One of the injured blue sheeps currently Weather Stations (AWS) at key locations Speaking on the issue, ADGP Satish New Delhi, India 110020 ...Continues on Page 3 ...Continues on Page 2 2 | January 1-15, 2021 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

Ladakh to have an integrated plan for Yak development, says Advisor Narula New COVID-19 mutant found in UK: DM, Leh convenes meeting for precautionary measures Reach Ladakh Correspondent Leh: Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority / District Magistrate Leh Sachin Kumar Vaishya convened a meeting in connection with the emergence of a new, mutated strain of the coronavirus identified in UK. The meeting was held to take necessary precautionary mea- Reach Ladakh Correspondent herders is under process. ment to conduct training for hy- sures to detect and contain its gienic production and packaging Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority / District Magistrate Leh Leh: Advisor Ladakh, Umang Advisor asked the department to spread here in Ladakh. at the level of Self-Help Groups Sachin Kumar Vaishya convening a meeting in connection with the emergence Narula asked Secretary Animal ensure timely payment of com- of a new, mutated strain of the coronavirus identified in UK. & Sheep Husbandry to prepare and aspiring entrepreneurs. Based on a detailed deliberation pensation to the affected farmers. regarding surveillance, sample an integrated plan for Yak De- The various products which can travel history to foreign coun- Superintendent,SNM Hospital, The participants discussed the testing, and institutional quaran- velopment on December 23. be made from Yak Wool were tries in the recent past. Leh, Dr. Norzin Angmo; Dy. value addition of products ob- tine of inbound passengers, var- also discussed during the meet- Chief Medical Officer, Leh, Dr. The plan will be prepared in tained from yaks such as milk, ious directions were given to the The stakeholders were asked to ing. It was informed that techni- Manzoor Ahmed; State Surveil- consultation with all stakehold- butter, and cheese through im- concerned authorities. ensure proper arrangement viz cal expertise for improving the lance Officer, Dr. Mohd Iqbal; ers. Also, a team of officials and proved processing and market- institutional quarantine, sam- quality of blankets, bags, and Sachin Kumar stressed to Incharge District COVID-19 other stakeholders will be sent ing. It was also informed that the ple testing parameters along miniature toys being presently strengthen the COVID-19 sur- Surveillance Leh, Dr. Tundup; to Sikkim for capacity building herders are being trained in the with a separate facility at the made from Yak Wool will be tak- veillance at the KBR airport. Airport Director, KBR Airport, and studying the best practices production of hard cheese using COVID-19 Mahabodhi Karuna en from specialized institutions. With the sole intention of detec- Leh, Malkit Singh, and Incharge before formulating the plan. appropriate household-based Charitable Hospital. tion of the new mutation and its CISF, KBR Airport Leh, Sanket technologies. The provision of feed pellets and The issue of loss of Yak due to containment if any, the direction Additional District Magistrate, was also present in the meeting. fodder relief to herders during a wild animal attack was dis- Ravinder Kumar informed that was given to trace people with Leh, Sonam Chosjor; Medical the winter months, setting up cussed in the meeting. Chief the expertise of the National new yak farms for breed con- Wildlife Warden informed that Dairy Development Board is be- servation and improvement was claims amounting to ₹ 40 lakh ing taken to assist the herders in also discussed during the meet- have been verified and the pay- the value addition of Yak milk. ing. ment of compensation to the The Advisor asked the depart- Tso Kar wetland declared as Ramsar site the larger hypersaline Tso Kar. It presents a notable example of two such lakes existing nearby. Retired DySP, Abdul Khaliq passes away The name Tso Kar refers to the white salt efflorescence on the Reach Ladakh Correspondent colleagues, and subordinates. margins of the lake caused by the evaporation of the saline waters. LEH: Retired DySP, Abdul The late officer was known for The local climate is arid, and Khaliq passed away due to car- his sincerity, people-friendly glacial meltwater is the primary diac arrest on December 26 attitude, and high discipline. water source for the lakes. night. Besides serving as Dy.SP Anti Hijacking, Leh he served at im- The lakes and in particular the District Police Leh condoles Reach Ladakh Correspondent decision of GoI a significant portant positions like Dy.SP Hq presence of freshwater attract the untimely demise of retired achievement for Ladakh and Kargil and Dy.SP Hq, Leh. Leh: Tso Kar Wetland Complex biodiversity in a biologically DySP, Abdul Khaliq. congratulated the people of La- added as 42nd Ramsar site, the sparse region. Inhabiting the Site He is survived by his wife, two dakh in general and people of SSP Leh, Rajiv Pandey-IPS said second one in the Union Territo- are numerous threatened species sons, and a daughter. District Changthang region in particular. that Late Abdul Khaliq, who ry of Ladakh. including the endangered saker Police Leh assures the bereaved He thanked Prime Minister Na- retired just two years back, has The Ramsar list aims to develop falcon (Falco cherrug) and Asi- family that the larger Police rendra Modi and UT Adminis- tremendous contributions to the and maintain an international atic wild dog or dhole (Cuon family is standing beside them tration Ladakh headed by L-G, department which will always network of wetlands which are alpinus laniger), and the vul- in this time of utmost grief. R.K. Mathur, and MP Ladakh be remembered by his seniors, important for the conservation nerable snow leopard (Panthera Jamyang Tsering Namgyal for of global biological diversity uncia). The Site also acts as an their endeavor in designating Tso and for sustaining human life important stopover ground for Kar Wetland in the Ramsar site. through the maintenance of their migratory birds along the Cen- ecosystem components, process- The Tso Kar Basin is a high-alti- tral Asian Flyway and is one of Upper Leh Councilor arrested for cyber crime es, and benefits. tude wetland complex, which in- the most important breeding ar- cludes two connected lakes, the eas in India for the black-necked Reach Ladakh Correspondent CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Advo- freshwater Startsapuk Tso and crane (Grus). LEH: Councillor Upper Leh, LAHDC, Leh, Stan- cate Tashi Gyalson termed the zin Tsepag was arrested in cyber crime case on December 23. As per the press release of District Police, Leh, the complaint was lodged by a woman that a mischie- Blue sheep poaching case: Police officer among accused vous person is making her fake profiles on various social media accounts and transmitting obscene ...Continued from Page 1 words and pictures, also sharing her personal phone number all around. veillance & investigation, the accused was tracked undergoing treatment at the rescue centre in Leh is said to be in a critical condition. Sources reveal that a down as Stanzin Tsepag who is a sitting Councilor bullet was found in the body of the injured blue sheep. Accordingly, the case FIR No.121 /2020 under of Upper Leh constituency. section 67-A, 66-C of Information and Technolo- Registered poaching cases in Leh gy Act was registered at Police Station Leh, and The accused was granted bail by the Court on De- A poaching case was reported from Raldong Nala near the Mahay bridge area on November 25, 2008. investigation was taken up. Through technical sur- cember 24. Two people were identified and arrested with weapons and the meat of the dead animals. The FSL report confirmed it was the meat of blue sheep. On April 14, 2016, three people, including two army personnel, were arrested in connection with the Demand for sixth schedule: Ladakh pins hopes on Modi-led govt poaching of Ladakh Urial (Shapo). Police seized weapons, including a telescopic gun, from an army vehicle. The police registered a case bearing FIR no. 15/2016 on April 13 under section 8/51 Wildlife ...Continued from Page 1 schedule for Ladakh. They also shared their ex- Protection Act and Section 7/27 of Indian Arms Act. periences of a study tour to the northeastern states Another case of poaching of a blue sheep at Gya Meru Rong was registered on December 11, 2016. Ramon Magsaysay awardee, Sonam Wangchuk, that have constitutional safeguards in the form of The body of the blue sheep was recovered, but the poachers could not be identified. However, an FIR spoke on the importance of sixth schedule. sixth schedule. bearing no 93/16 under section 8/51 of Wildlife Act was registered at Police Post Kharu. He said, “We are asking the government which The resentment of people at the lack of constitu- Last year, another case of poaching of blue sheep was reported on December 18 in Nubra valley. is already inscribed in the Indian constitution and tional safeguard is at its highest, especially among The accused were identified as Mehdi Ali and Ghulam Hassan from . Medhi Ali, who was there is nothing wrong with it. People are hopeful the youth pertaining to employment generation and accompanying Ghulam Hassan, confessed to having committed the crime. that the Narendra Modi-led government will con- recruitment in the Union Territory set-up as the ad- sider their demands.” ministration has not issued any notifications related The rise in the number of poaching cases in has raised questions over the safety of wild to jobs to date. The outsourcing of employees to Journalist Rinchen Angmo and Jigmat Paljor, animals and the failure of the District Administration to punish the culprits. These poaching cases show various departments has also emerged as one of the chief co-ordinator of Leaf, also spoke on the the way the system works. Even though the accused are identified and arrested, they are not served strict major concerns in the UT set-up. occasion and expressed the importance of sixth punishment, and eventually, they are released on bail. Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News January 1-15, 2021 | 3

First State Level Security Committee meeting held CEC Gyalson reviews preparedness of COVID Vaccine distribution menace of fake currency. Umang Narula focused on the need to open more bank branches and ATMs in the remotest regions of Ladakh as nearly 40% of the region has no banking facility. He gave a thrust on the use of new technol- ogies for digital transactions, increasing the avail- ability of Indian currency in view of the expected growth of tourism and ensuring proper detection of fake Indian or foreign currency which can hinder growth prospects. He also mentioned about Government plans to establish more petrol pumps along with the road Reach Ladakh Correspondent highway network in the Ladakh region and sug- CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson reviewing the preparedness of the health department, Leh for smooth distribution and vaccination of COVID Vaccine. Leh: First State Level Security Committee (SLSC) gested these can be suitable ATM sites for the con- meeting for the Union Territory of Ladakh was venience of travelers. Reach Ladakh Correspondent Tashi Gyalson stressed upon all er on the family strength. He said chaired by Advisor Umang Narula on December 28 He also requested the Reserve Bank of India to concerned to gear up with fool- that there are about 23,000 hos- Leh: CEC, Hill Council, Leh, The meeting was held under the aegis of Kamal P. create more awareness against the fictitious offers proof preparation in the suc- pitals across the country where Advocate Tashi Gyalson re- Patnaik, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, by various unincorporated bodies which can bring cessful implementation of the the scheme can be availed. The viewed the preparedness of UT of Jammu & and Ladakh. financial losses to the general public. COVID-19 vaccine in the dis- insurance scheme will be imple- the health department, Leh for trict which may rollout any time mented through the Bajaj Allianz S. S. Khandare, Additional Director General of S. S. Khandare highlighted the issue of detection of smooth distribution and vac- in the coming months. General Insurance Limited and Police, Ladakh, senior officials of Reserve Bank, Fake Indian Currency Notes and training thereon cination of COVID Vaccine the insurance premium will be senior government officials of various Govt De- to bankers and concerned govt. officials. He reiter- across the Leh district in coming Nodal officer Dr. Tashi Namgail borne by UT Ladakh. partments, and commercial banks were present in ated that Ladakh Police is committed to providing months. gave a detailed PowerPoint Pre- the meeting. security for treasure movement and security at the sentation about the GoI’s guide- The meeting stressed improv- The review meeting was held at currency chests. lines for COVID-19 vaccina- ing internet facilities across Discussion on various issues regarding security Council Secretariat on Decem- tion. He said that out of the total the district to ensure smooth during the movement of currency and other issues Shekhar Chaudhary, DGM, RBI stressed various ber 30. 1,16000 local population of Leh COVID-19 vaccination with the related to the banking needs of the public in the issues like ensuring proper security and guarding The discussion was held on the district 20% population will be use of Co-Vin app, monitoring Ladakh region was carried out. arrangements at the currency chests and rectifica- tion of deficiencies observed during an inspection identification of vaccination ses- covered in 6 months for which through eSanjeevani, and regis- Regional Director, RBI highlighted the need to of currency chests by RBI. sion sites with setting up of a 8584 doses of COVID vaccine tration of Leh citizens under AB ensure adequate quantity and quality of currency waiting area, vaccination room, are required per month. PM-JAY online. notes by the banks to facilitate smooth business He requested the bankers to ensure that all the se- observation room, and other re- Doctors informed the meeting CEC Gyalson said that without transactions. He also stressed the need to upgrade curity gadgets at currency chests are in working quirements such as cold chain that Leh district has 23 number proper internet facilities the vac- and maintain ATM infrastructure by ensuring that condition. Also, he highlighted the need to increase maintenance and storage facili- of storage facilities for vaccines cination and registration under all kinds of currency are dispensed through ATMs the digitalization of various banking services in ties across the district. at different locations and has a AB PM-JAY online seem diffi- for public convenience. He emphasized the need Ladakh. While inquiring about the arrange- total 1829 ltrs storage capacity in cult and said that he will take up for detection of fake currency which is a real threat Shekhar Chaudhary stressed the need to create ments of the Health Department in Leh district with space capacity the issue at the highest level. to the economic development of the country. awareness among the public regarding the fictitious dealing with vaccine reaction cases for 396893 vaccine doses. The An ex gratia of ₹50,000 to the He further requested that all agencies should make offers from unincorporated bodies and also regard- in far-off villages, CEC Gyalson district and block-level training family of one Covid Warrior coordinated efforts and stay vigilant to curb the ing online frauds. was told by the doctors that every for all the stakeholders are go- of Health Dept, Leh who suc- protocol will be ensured during the ing on these days for vaccination cumbed to death recently while vaccination. programs. performing his duty. It was informed that a vaccine Later, CEC also reviewed the Project Tsangda: DC, Leh reviews garbage management system He expressed heartfelt grief and team along with doctors will Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Man- condolences with the family remain at all the villages during tri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM- members of the deceased war- vaccination with Adverse event JAY ) scheme being implement- rior. following immunization ( AEFI) ed in UT Ladakh under which kits. And depending on the inter- every family will get ₹5 Lakh He appreciated SNM Hospital net services, the patient will be annual insurance. Leh, and especially Surgeon Dr. observed through eSanjeevani's Padma for performing Director of Health, Ladakh, Dr. digital platform by expert doc- rare neurosurgery successfully at Phuntsog Angchok said that there tors at the national and district SNM Hospital Leh recently with will be no restrictions whatsoev- level online. limited resources. Reach Ladakh Correspondent generating less garbage at our ators, creation of storage cell at homes to reduce its after-effects. Leh Project, creation of ‘Waste Leh: Review meeting of Proj- to art parks’, modules for run- ect Tsangda was convened by At the departmental level, the ning centers, among others, were Sachin Kumar, DC, Leh on De- focus should be given on a full- Administrative Secretary, Ladakh, plans to integrate also discussed in detail. cember 21 at DC office confer- proof mechanism to regulate and ence hall. take steps towards finding ways ACD Norboo pointed on the animal farm sector with tourism industry to solve the garbage issue, he need to motivate the residents Reach Ladakh Correspondent Assistant Commissioner Devel- said. and encourage them to become opment, Leh, Sonam Norboo; Leh: Administrative Secretary, part of the segregation process at Assistant Commissioner (Rev- Sachin Kumar directed all the UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar the primary level. enue), Rigzin Spalgon; Block concerned officers and depart- convened a meeting regarding a Development Officer Leh/ ments to resolve the issues Training given by the department proposal to link the tourism in- Chuchot, Padma Angmo; BDO pertaining to lands of Project would yield better results in the dustry with the animal farm sec- Khaltse, Virendra Kumar; Direc- Tsangda in , Nimoo, and long run thus making villages tor in Ladakh on December 23. tor EcoSage Rohit, supervisors, Choglamsar villages. The di- in particular and Ladakh in gen- Director Tourism, Director Ani- and concerned officials attended rection was also given for an eral a clean place with a proper mal/Sheep Husbandry and Fish- the meeting. intensive mass awareness drive garbage management system, he Administrative Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar convening a meeting eries Department, President, regarding proposal to link the tourism industry with the animal farm sector in to educate and motivate the gen- added. BDOs of Panamik, Diskit, Kha- and member of All Ladakh Tour Ladakh. eral public about the importance ru, and attended the Supervisors, Project-Tsangda, Operator Association of Leh, of the segregation of garbage at meeting through video confer- Yangchan, and Rohit gave a de- District officers of Department cum tour of the officials of the bandry and Fisheries Department their homes. ence. tailed overview of achievements, of Animal and Sheep Husband- Tourism Department and All La- said that Department of Animal/ Topics concerning electrifica- works accomplished, challenges, ry, Tourism Department, Under dakh Tour Operator Association. Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Sachin Kumar stressed the basic tion of centers, procurement of and road map of Project Tsangda Secretary Tourism Department Trout Fish Farm Damsna, Kar- is a farmer welfare department need for mass awareness about machines, installation of inciner- during the past three years. and OSD to Administrative Sec- gil, Zanskari Equine Breeding and currently has no such pro- retary attended the meeting. Farm, Chuchot, Leh and Pash- visions in the department. For mina Goat Farm, , Leh was which the secretary has instruct- Keeping in view of the poten- proposed in the first phase as a ed the tourism department to Ladakh’s first Meteorological Centre opens in Leh tial, Ravinder Kumar asked the model and replicating the same look into it and proposals shall Department of Tourism and in the later stages. be submitted soon. ...Continued from page 1 tourists, the defence sector, disaster management, Animal/Sheep Husbandry and and agriculture departments in the region,” said Fisheries, UT Ladakh, to work The OSD to Administrative The secretary asked all the stake- al, India Meteorological Department said that the Mohapatra. out the modalities of integrating Secretary, Dr. Stanzin Thakchos holders to explore the integration department plans to augment its existing operations the animal farm sector with the briefed about the concept and of the two sectors which shall The centre will provide all kinds of weather & cli- in the region so as to provide timely weather up- Tourism industry. proposal of linking the tourism ultimately help in improving the dates and warnings ahead of disasters like cloud mate-related information on a real-time basis. It is sector with the departmental livelihood of farmers as well as bursts in the geographically unique region. hoped that the centre will be one of the State of the He directed the Director animal/ farms in UT Ladakh. improve the livestock popula- Art “High Altitude MeT Centre" in India and the sheep husbandry and fisheries tion. “Along with the locals, the forecasts will benefit World in the coming years. to arrange a preliminary survey Director Animal/Sheep Hus- 4 | January 1-15, 2021 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin Can Ladakhi be the official language of UT Ladakh? By Nawang Tsering Shakspo job seekers coming from the plains of the country, taking away the lion’s share of jobs under the new August 5, 2019, is a historic arrangements of the union territory. day as the Government of In- dia revoked special status of With the above situation in mind, the National Jammu & Kashmir granted Commission of Scheduled Tribes and Tribal Min- under Article 370 of the Con- ister of the Government of India had initially fa- stitution of India and declared voured the extension of the 6th Schedule to Ladakh. Ladakh as a Union Territory. Even the Minister of Tribal Affairs favored it. But People of Ladakh rejoiced as the region got free at present, the government has not come forward from the administrative bullying of the erstwhile with any positive hint. The only suggestion in the state of Jammu and Kashmir government. While press is a suggestion that the Government of India Article 370 was flawed for many reasons, it did favours the status quo, claiming that the autono- provide several benefits to Ladakh’s unique and re- mous council under the Ladakh Autonomous Hill mote population with respect to promoting oppor- Development Council Act of 1997 vested the pres- tunities for economic development, environmental ent Council with powers “more or less in line with protection, and preserving the distinct lifestyle of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution”. a minority population living along India’s northern Indeed, even if the government’s cautiously worded border. statement is based on facts, the formal 6th Schedule Soon after Ladakh was declared a union territory, provision would go a long way to protect the real many people called for Ladakh’s inclusion in the identity of Ladakhis. If the current situation results 6th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. These calls in a long stalemate, no one will benefit. came from people hailing from all walks of life, ir- A similar type of issue exists for naming an official respective of their religion and region. In particular, language of the new Union Territory of Ladakh. educated youth took it seriously, seeing that in the Apex body convening the press conference in the month of August at . In Leh district, there is currently a campaign un- absence of protections like article 370, their chanc- derway to make Bhoti the official language of the es of getting jobs in the government will dwin- of the LAHDC, Leh’s election. As the deadline LAHDC, Leh. After the election, the Union Gov- region. In , there are demands that dle—a probable outcome given several challenges, for nominations and the date of the election drew ernment invited the leaders of the Apex body for a the official language of the union territory should including geography. nearer, the government gave the movement its at- talk on the 6th schedule issue, but they could not go be Ladakhi. I support the views expressed by the After the grant of Union Territory status, the region tention and hurriedly invited its top leaders to New to New Delhi as some were found to be affected by Kargilis, that the name of our new union territory felt the need for safeguard and thus demanded in- Delhi by arranging a charter flight. The leaders of COVID-19. Hence the talks were postponed. should be Ladakhi. The has re- the apex body attended a meeting convened by the clusion of Ladakh under the sixth schedule of the Ladakh is situated at an elevation of over 11,000 mained the socio-cultural language of the people of Union Home Minister and returned to Leh with an Indian Constitution. Amidst growing insecurity and feet above sea level, surrounded by high mountain Ladakh, just as each of the other two divisions of assurance from Union Home Minister and others COVID-19 pandemic, the fever of Ladakh Auton- passes as well as challenging climatic conditions, erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir had a single in the government that the demands will be given omous Hill Development Council, Leh election in thus people residing in the region live a harsh life. name for the common regional language (i.e. Dog- due attention after the election. Under such circum- October was also high. Under these circumstanc- Students face challenges, when, for almost six ri for Jammu and Kashmiri for the Kashmiri). But stances, the boycott call was withdrawn. The elec- es, several religious and political parties from Leh months of the year temperatures remain below the term “Bhoti” is a new name coined by certain tion authorities in Leh had to extend the last date formed an Apex body known as the People’s Move- freezing—a challenge which students in the plains groups of people that do not reflect the common of submission of nomination forms and the aspirant ment for the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh. Under- of the country do not face. Constitutional protec- regional language spoken in both of the union ter- candidates. standing that the government had yet to give any tions that would afford Ladakhi youths greater ac- ritory’s districts and has no constitutional mandate. serious notice to the demand of the Sixth schedule The election was held on the scheduled date and the cess to scant jobs are needed. Otherwise, the people (You can send your views and comment at sntser- for Ladakh, the Apex body called for a boycott BJP gained a majority of votes and formed the 6th who reside in this border area may be overrun by [email protected]) No Jobs, No safeguards for Ladakh By Aahil Riyaz SoulSpeak My question is to the Union government and P.P. Wangchuk elected representative of Ladakh, Jamyang Tser- ing Namgyal for their Let’s resolve for a better life promises which were Let me start with a wish for a very happy and made with the people joyous New Year to my readers and fellow be- of Ladakh on 5th August 2019 when the erst- ings across the globe. When a New Year is hear- while state of Jammu and Kashmir was bi- alded, one gets a feeling of joy, hopes and fulfil- furcated into two Union Territories, Ladakh ment. Many of us prepare a list of resolutions to and J&K. be fulfilled over the next 12 months. Home Minister on the floor of house said that On December 12, 2019 students leading a protest demanding six schedule for Ladakh. the bifurcation and revocation of Article 370 Like many of you, I too have done a list of 12 will bring development, prosperity and em- Apex body, ‘People’s Movement for the Sixth Meanwhile, if we look at the recruitment ‘things’ to be achieved in the next 12 months. ployment in aforesaid union territories. Also, Schedule for Ladakh’ was constituted for the work of Union territory of J&K from the Most of them seem to be almost impossible tasks, but my experience MP Ladakh, Jamyang Namgyal in his fiery movement of sixth schedule, on 26 Septem- last couple of months Jammu and Kashmir so far helps me in gaining hopes and going ahead. Even if some of speech said that after revocation of Article ber 2020. The member of the Apex body met Service Selection Board [JKSSB], the job them are achieved, goof enough. The rest can be fulfilled some other 370, only Abdullah family will get affect- Union Home minister but unfortunately no recruitment engine has begin its journey by time. concrete decision has been made till date. advertising massive job rallies for domicile ed else will be benefitted. While interacting The reality of life says that one who tries again and again has nothing with media persons, MP Ladakh said that the students. In the last three days J&K UT has Job creation for unemployed youth to lose but to gain. I am a rabid optimist despite so many failures and advertised 1700 + 1997 posts in various de- Kashmir politics was Kashmir centric, their setbacks in life. When I count the good things life has given me, the partments like transport, labor and employ- focus was towards their own community and This promise also seems fake as unemploy- failures seem to be of little or no consequences. they have been discriminative towards the ment rate in both of the district is a rising con- ment, election, tribal affairs and finance. On people of Ladakh in every sector be it edu- cern, though there is no official data available the other hand, UT Ladakh till date has not Of the 12 resolutions that I have listed, only 6 are new ones, and the cation, health, funding and jobs. This is why on the unemployment. But a recent recruit- even advertised a single post. The educated rest are the unfulfilled objectives of the year just gone by. It was all Ladakhi’s have been demanding union terri- ment result of teacher and class 4 in Kargil youths of both districts are in distress and are because of the Covid-19 menace that I could not achieve what I had tory status since 1948. shows that the ratio of vacancies and aspi- suffering. Is this really what the youth and promised to myself this day, a year ago. rants were fretful. Large number professional people of Ladakh deserve? Major promises made by the government to and academics candidates are jobless and are One of the resolutions is to go around the world, and fulfil my wish the people of Ladakh are: What makes me more perplexed is the silence expecting something better from the UT ad- to visit some of the best cities in the world. This one stands as a ‘per- of the educated youth and I urge all the youths ministration of Ladakh. It has been a year and manent’ resolution, and, but for last year, it was all a glorious ending. To Safeguard the interest of tribal popula- to come out and fight for your rights before your a half of creation of UT Ladakh. Nor a single And I hope this time too, as soon as we get freedom from Corona tion of Ladakh age expires. There is an urgent need for drastic post has been advertised neither a recruitment virus, I will get going footloose, for sure. My optimism is based on Union Territory status to Ladakh was wel- reform in government policies to build the con- board has been established. my past experiences that give me the ‘happy journey’ signals. comed by majority of Ladakhi’s, celebration fidence of the student community. on the streets of Leh never sees to end but A recent notification by a private firm named The government should come out with pol- I am of the firm opinion that until one writes down one’s priorities , after a month, fear of jobs and land owner- Net Creative Mind Solution Pvt, Ltd for Ac- icies and framework for the young educated one just drifts along on the journey of life without any destination. ship knocked the minds of people. Thus, count Assistant jobs in Ladakh have clearly dis- unemployed youths of Ladakh. the new chapter, inclusion of Ladakh under played the privatization. Similarly, post of med- And, modifying American singer Brad Paisley’s quote a bit: Today is sixth schedule of Indian constitution started. ical nurses has been tendered to a private firm. (The writer is from Kargil-Ladakh. He is a the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one! During the first anniversary celebration of UT All this has build insecurity in the minds of edu- student of Humanities studying from Jamia status, MP Ladakh said that within15 days cated youths as they are familiar about the con- Millia Islamia. You can send your views and Courtesy: WongWorld there will be domicile law for Ladakh which sequence of privatization and indeed the private comment at [email protected] or la- The writer is a New Delhi-based Editor-at-large, columnist and pro- was fraudulent and fictitious. firms can exploit them in order to make profit. [email protected]) fessional speaker Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News January 1-15, 2021 | 5

6101 farmers of Leh to get 7th installment under PM-KISAN Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare inaugurates ployment opportunities. Regional Research Station of ICAR-CAZRI in Leh PM-KISAN beneficiaries (farm- ers) present in the meeting in- formed CEC that they have al- ready received an installment of ₹ 2000 up to the 6th installment. He thanked MP Modi for launch- ing such financial assistance. Chief Agriculture Officer, Leh Tashi Tsetan giving a brief progress status of PM-KISAN During the live programme of nationwide Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme in Leh district said that (PM-KISAN) lead by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. tentative target for digitization under PM-KISAN for Leh dis- Reach Ladakh Correspondent He further informed that about trict is 6200 farmer families out 6101 farmers of Leh district will Leh: Hill Council, Leh head- of which 6101 data were verified also get 7th installment under ed by CEC, Advocate Tashi by PM-KISN portal along with PM-KISAN being transferred by Gyalson participated in Prime 5947 PFMS verification. He said Reach Ladakh Correspondent Ladakh; Dr. O. P. Yadav, Direc- were also present. PM Modi directly in the bank ac- Minister Narendra Modi led na- that up to 31 January 2020 a total tor, ICAR-CAZRI, Jodhpur and counts of nine crores beneficiary Leh: Central Office cum -Labo ICAR-CAZRI having more than tionwide Pradhan Mantri Kisan of 6045 data was received and Dr. Dipankar Saha, Head, RRS- farmer families amounting to ₹ ratory Building of Regional Re- 60 years of long-standing nation- Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) uploaded on the portal. Leh were present. 18 thousand crores. search Station of ICAR-CAZRI al and international excellence programme on December 25. So far 5146 farmer families of was inaugurated virtually by The speakers expressed their in R&D pertains to arid regions Highlighting the beneficial PM-KISAN beneficiaries (farm- Leh district got 1st installment Narendra Singh Tomar, Cabi- viewpoints and relevance of of India including linkages/net- schemes of GoI for farmers lead ers) of Leh and officers of Ag- followed by 5799, 5761, 5753, net Minister of Agriculture and this stand-alone regional hub working with the iso-climatic by PM Narendra Modi, CEC riculture Dept, Leh headed by 4891, and 4876 farmer families Farmers Welfare, Govt of India of ICAR aiming to address the situation of the world. The aim Gyalson appealed to the farmers Chief Agriculture Officer, Leh who got 2nd to 6th installments on December 21. multiplicity of mountain ecosys- is to have a sustainable Lada- of Leh to don’t come under mis- tems in a holistic manner eyeing kh-Eyeing Through Natural Re- Tashi Tsetan also attended the separately. Ministers of State namely Par- information being spread about through natural resources and its sources Management. live PM-KISAN programme. sottambhai Rupala and Kailash the farm bills. Good Governance Day or Su- management for the sustainable Tashi Gyalson congratulating the shasan Diwas was also observed Choudhary; Secretary, ICAR, The organisation was started for- Agriculture Department, Leh development of the Ladakh re- farmers of Leh on the occasion on Former Prime Minister and Sanjay Singh; Dr. Trilochan Ma- mally from 2012 onwards in La- was asked to ensure 100% cov- gion and its people and environ- thanked Prime Minister Naren- Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bi- hapatra, dakh region with a formal stone erage of deserving farmers un- ment. dra Modi on behalf of LAHDC, hari Vajpayee's birth anniversary. laying by Rigzin Spalbar, Former der the PM-KISAN programme Secretary of the Department Leh for launching the PM-KI- On this milestone occasion, all CEC, LAHDC, Leh and Dr. S. by mobilizing their field staff in CEC Gyalson paid homage to of Agriculture Research and SAN programme in 2019 bene- the Senior Executives/Officers/ Ayyappan, the then Secretary of every block of Leh district. Also, the former Prime Minister and Education (DARE) and Direc- fiting thousands of poor farmers Faculties of SKUAST, Leh and the Department of Agriculture it was instructed to streamline said that under the leadership tor General of ICAR; Dr. S. of Leh district. He said that such KVK, SKUAST, Leh, and all the Research and Education (DARE) all major schemes meant for of Atal Bihari Vajpayee country K. Choudhary, Deputy Direc- financial support helped farmers Executives and Senior Officials and Director General of ICAR on farmers with hassle-free services saw ‘good governance’ and the tor General (NRM) of ICAR; to purchase seeds, agriculture of constructions, mechanical and 12-8-2012 in their acquired land to boost the agriculture sector present Modi govt is walking Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, MP equipment, etc timely to fetch distributions departments of Leh of 19 ha (370 kanals). which can provide sustainable on the path of good governance more benefit from their annual income by generating more em- shown by Vajpayee. agriculture income. CEC Gyalson reviews pilot projects undertaken by BORDA in Leh Ward No-3 Changspa and Hotel Grand Dragon felicitated for outstanding Div Com Ladakh reviews functioning of Revenue Department, Kargil performance in waste management under Swachh Survekshan Ask to furnish detail of the state land encroachment within a month shortage of funds to implement vision documents. Reach Ladakh Correspondent Also, he stressed implementing Kargil: Divisional Commis- agencies and NGOs to focus sioner, Ladakh, Saugat Biswas their projects in rural areas along reviewed the functioning of the with Leh town which will help a Revenue Department, Kargil lot to check rural migration to- with the concerned officers on wards towns in the future. December 28. Appreciating the successful proj- Saugat Biswas reviewed the sta- ects of LEDeG in past and exist- tus of the writing of Girdawari ing projects of BORDA SA-155 and Jamabandi, attestation of CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson speaking during the review on water and sanitation in Urban mutations, removal of encroach- meeting of the Pilot Projects under BORDA-SA 155 at Hotel Grand Dragon, Leh including continuous 24x7 ments from UT/ Common Kah- Divisional Commissioner, Ladakh, Saugat Biswas reviewing the functioning of Leh. water supply to Gangles village charai land, land acquisition cas- the Revenue Department, Kargil. etc, CEC assured to extend all es, disposal of revenue/judicial Reach Ladakh Correspondent dakh including 17000 ft, Women possible support to LEDeG in cases, maintenance of tour dia- he directed the ADC Kargil to settled. Alliance Leh, Birds Club, PA- Leh: CEC, Hill Council, Leh, future collaborations. ries of Revenue officers and offi- inspect all partal registers and GIR, NCF, LOTI/THF, LAMO, In case of the writing of Jam- Advocate Tashi Gyalson re- cials, implementation of PSGA/ submit a certificate regarding the Ladakh Heart Foundation, SEC- Executive Director, Eshey abandies, Biswas assured that viewed the Pilot Projects under RTI Act and redressal of public status of partals done within 10 MOL, LNP, and LEHO. Tondup highlighted the vision, a requisite number of revenue BORDA-SA 155 being imple- grievances, settlement operation days time. aim and goals of LEDeG and forms would be made available. mented in Leh town in collab- CEC said that Hill Council, Leh viz-a-viz Digital India Land Re- BORDA followed by a detailed Saugat Biswas stressed that all He also assured that vehicles for oration with LAHDC, Leh on will extend all possible support cord Modernization Programme review of pilot projects under Revenue officers should be well all Revenue officers up to the December 23. and help to all the NGOs of Leh (DILRMP), issues regarding the BORDA through a powerpoint versed with the Land Acquisition level of Naib Tehsildars will also which are actively engaged in deposition of registration fee un- Tashi Gyalson said that though presentation by Asma Yousuf, Act, Magisterial Powers, and be made available in due course diverse fields to lead Leh district der Stamp Act and other related Leh town lacks facilities and Project Manager, BORDA. other related aspects under the of time. towards sustainable goals with aspects. systematic planning as per the Central Revenue Laws. He said environment-friendly innova- CEC Gyalson felicitated Ward Regarding setting up of Reg- requirement of a capital city, Leh Deputy Commissioner and CEO, that training programmes in this tions and methods. No-3 Changspa for outstanding istrars’ Office at the Sub Divi- is exemplary in many respects LAHDC, Kargil, Baseer ul Haq regard would be conducted soon. performance in waste manage- sions, Saugat Biswas said that ₹ as compared to other parts of He said that having vision doc- Choudhary; Additional Deputy ment under Swachh Survekshan During the review of the status 20 Lakh will be released for pur- the nation. He lauded the contri- uments like Vision Document Commissioner, Kargil Tsering and Grand Dragon Hotel, Leh of removal of encroachments of chase of furniture and furnishing bution of NGOs in making Leh 2025 of 4th LAHDC, Leh, Vi- Motup; Assistant Commission- for outstanding performance in UT/ Common Kahcharai land, items for these offices, and ad- special with their sincere and sion 2030, and Ladakh Vision er, Revenue Kargil, Shabir Hus- he directed the officers con- ditional funds, particularly for waste management. sain; Sub Divisional Magistrates dedicated works for decades. 2050 are the foundation for Leh cerned to furnish details of the fire-proof almirahs for safe re- district to achieve sustainable Tsering Namgyal, Councillor, (SDMs), Tehsildars and Naib The meeting was attended by encroachments on state land cord-keeping, is being released. goals but the need of the time Lower Leh thanked LEDeG for Tehsildars attended the meeting. Dy. Chairman Tsering Angchuk; within a month’s time. is to implement the vision doc- organizing this daylong meet- Responding to the demand EC, Rural Development Depart- Saugat Biswas instructed DC uments responsibly. He stressed ing providing a common plat- DC, Kargil was asked to conduct for construction of 37 Patwar ment, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee; Kargil to devise an app through avoiding overlapping of projects form for all the NGOs of Leh to the DPCs of the Patwaries imme- Khanas in the district, the Div EC Minority and Forest, Ghulam the NIC for updation of monthly in vision documents by incorpo- highlight their works in different diately and further assured that Com directed the DC, Kargil to Medhi, Councillors, members of progress report of the Revenue rating climate change factors in fields. He termed the meeting issues pertaining to the promo- constitute a committee to ascer- Municipal Committee Leh, Pres- Department Kargil. the vision documents. very informative and inspiring tion of Revenue officers would tain the requirement of funds on ident, LEDeG, Sarla Chhewang, for everyone and highly lauded While inspecting the progress of be resolved on priority once the this account and submit the de- and representatives of NGOs He said that now Ladakh after the outstanding works of NOGs the Girdawari and Jamabandi, service matters with J&K UT are tails for the release of funds. working in different fields in La- becoming UT, there will be no working in Ladakh. 6 | January 1-15, 2021 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Leh celebrates Kisan Divas Handover-takeover of six units of SKUAST to begin Dr. D. Namgyal highlighted the contribution of Late Ch. Charan Singh Former Prime minister of India towards the farming com- munity on whose remembrance the day is celebrated. Thanking the producers for their valuable contribution towards ensuring food and nutritional security for all; he also appreciated the farm- Reach Ladakh Correspondent cash prize of rupees ten thousand. ing community of this region for working tirelessly in such freez- : Krishi Vigyan Kend- Video documentary depicting ing temperatures to make food ra-Leh, SKUAST-K celebrated the life and livelihood strategies available for all. Kisan Divas at KVK-Leh, on of nomadic tribes of Changthang Dr. Sabiya Asmat SMS (Home December 23 in Stakna. region made by Dr. Feroz Din Reach Ladakh Correspondent Rigzin Samphel directed to formulate of a Sheikh was also released by Science) elaborated upon the Farmers and farm women from five-member committee headed by the Registrar, Dr. D. Namgyal, ADR&E, various food processing tech- Leh: Commissioner/Secretary, Higher Education, different villages participated. to look into the modalities of HMAARI, SKUAST-K. nologies. Dr. Vikas Gupta SMS Department UT-Ladakh, Rigzin Samphel convened A special arrangement was also handover-takeover of six units. (Plant Pathology) also highlight- a meeting regarding modalities of handover-take- made at KVK-Leh for a live pre- Dr. Kunzang Lamo, SMS (Veg. ed the role of the farmers in aug- over of the six units of Sher-e-Kashmir University Dean Academic Affairs, University of Ladakh, sentation of the National Breed Science). Dr. Parveen Kumar SMS menting food production in the of Agriculture Science & Technology (SKUAST) Prof. Deskyong Namgyal, and Associate Director Conservation Award Ceremony. (Ag. Extension) briefed the farm- country. located in Ladakh to Union Territory of Ladakh on SKUAST Ladakh, Dr. Dorjay Namgyal attended The awards were presented by ers about the importance of Farm- December 30. the meeting. the National Bureau of Animal ers’ Day. They stressed the need to The programme was also at- Genetic Resources (NBAGR). recognize the efforts of farmers at tended by Nisar Ahmed (Asstt. national and international level to Comptroller); Jigmet Laskit, With the efforts put in by Dr. instill a sense of confidence among Sonam Angchuk and Rigzin Feroz Din Sheikh, Programme them and also motivate other farm- Safal (Programme Assistants), Coordinator at KVK-Leh, a NOTICE ers to do their best. and Kunzes Dolma. Many pro- farmer Tsering Angchuk from gressive farmers of the region We the following persons, propose to register a Non-profitable NGO under the name and Style as village of Leh district Dr. Feroz Din Sheikh deliberated Sonam Odpal, Tsering Angchuk, was conferred with the National ‘YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF GYA MIRU’ Leh UT Ladakh with the Registrar of Societies UT Ladakh upon the efforts of KVK-Leh in Padma Dolkar also attended the Breed Conservation Award. The promoting sustainable agricul- function. under Society Registration Act 1860. award carries a certificate and ture in this region. List of Executive members of the Society: S.No Name Parentage Residence Designation 1 Urgain Nurboo S/o Tsewang Rigzin Gya President NOTICE 2 Sonam Chusdup S/o Nawang Tander Miru Vice-President I, Mohd Hussain S/o Abdul Rahim R/o Chuchot Shamma, Leh Ladakh do hereby notify that I have 3 Rigzin Mingur S/o Skarma Sonam Gya Secretary 4 Tsewang Dedon D/o Ishey Phunchok Gya Cashier lost my Driving License bearing Number JK-1020110008 and I’m applying for Duplicate Driving 5 Stanzin Dolkar D/o Tsewang Stanzin Gya Event Organiser license. Objection, if any may be conveyed to Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Leh 6 Jigmat Gyatso S/o Karma Tundup Gya Sports Incharge Ladakh within 10 days from the date of publication. 7 Jigmet Rinchen S/o Jigmat Namgail Gya Member Objection if any, in this regard may kindly be submitted to General Manager Industries, Leh UT Ladakh within a period of 21 days from the publication of the Notice. President ‘YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF GYA MIRU’ Leh UT Ladakh

TENDER Defence estates officer, Leh Circle RE-TENDER NOTICE Online Re-tender is invited upto 7-1-2021 till 1100 hours from the interested parties for hiring of G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE) vehicle for the period of 03 months commencing from 11 Jan 2021 to 31 March 2021.Tender form (Formerly Known as G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environ- and Notice inviting tender can be downloaded from eprocurement portal (http;//eprocure.gov.in ) ment & Development) vide tender ID 2020_DGDE­­­­ _605396_1.­­­ Kosi-Katarmal, Almora - 263 643, Uttarakhand All details have been provided on the NIT document .Any other information can be obtained from the office of the undersigned on any working day during office hours. Any corrigendum will be published on the above – mentioned websites. TENDER NOTICE No. – GBPNIHE/Vehical Hiring//LRC/2020-21/11 Dated: 31 December, 2020 E-tenders are invited on behalf of the Director, GBPNIHE, Sd/- Kosi- Katarmal, Almora from eligible reputed and registered (Ravinder,IDES) firms/suppliers for hiring of Vehical (6 Seater) at Ladakh Re- Defence Estates Officer. gional Centre of GBPNIHE, Near Council Secretariat, Leh. The Leh Circle,Leh last date of submission of online tender is 23.01.2021 at 3.00 P.M. The documents shall be submitted online at website https://moefcc.euniwizarde.com. NOTICE Jamyang Namgyal S/o Nawang Namgyal R/o Saspol, Leh has applied for vanity Bid no. LA 02-1515 The full details of equipments and documents are available for his newly purchase car. in the Institute Website http://gbpihed.gov.in. Vehicle type: Hyundai Creta. Chasis no. : MALPC812LLM047557. Engine No. : G4FLLV056129. If anyone wants to bid for the aforesaid Bid No. he /she shall apply in the office of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer within a period of 7 days of the publication of this notice newspaper, Administrative Officer after which no claim shall be entertained and said Bid no. will be given to the said application on E mail: [email protected] first come first serve basis. No. ARTO/L/198. Date: 30-12-2020 Reach Ladakh Bulletin Advertisement January 1-15, 2021 | 7

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