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R EACH VOL. 8 ISSUE 22 PAGES 8 L ADAKH B ULLETIN December 1-15, 2020 In Conversation with Fortnightly Special Advocate Tashi Gyalson 5 Fortnight Highlights 5

Find us on FACEBOOK: Reach Ladakh Follow us on twitter: ReachLadakhBulletin Visit our website: www.reachladakh.com Brief News Curtain raiser event of 6th India International CEC, Leh assures to resolve ‘unrecognized’ Administrative Secretary, Science Festival held in Leh certificate issue of CIBS Ravinder Kumar visits Pashmina Dehairing plant Leh: Administrative Secretary, Ravin- der Kumar visited Pashmina Dehairing plant at Industrial Estate Leh on No- vember 28. General Secretary of All Changthang Pashmina Grower Cooperative Society highlighted various issues like transfer of land and machineries to avail the During a meeting to find a solution for the non-recognition of certificate issue of CIBS, Choglam- bank credit facility and the low demand New elected Councillors of 6th LAHDC, Leh. sar convened by CEC, Hill Council Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson at Council Secretariat. of Pashmina fiber during the COVID Reach Ladakh Correspondent away from politics. pandemic situation. Reach Ladakh Correspondent pus so that livelihood of the population is made more healthier, economical and Leh: A meeting to find a solution for After a detailed discussion on all the is- The secretary conveyed that the transfer Leh: Lieutenant Governor, R K Mathur sustainable. the non-recognition of certificate issue sues with clarification from concerned of land and machineries is under pro- inaugurated the curtain raiser of the of CIBS, Choglamsar was convened by authorities, CEC directed Director CIBS cess besides procurement of new plant. 6th India International Science Festi- The event witnessed a fruitful brain- CEC, Hill Council Leh, Advocate Tashi Prof. Konchok Wangdu and Deputy Sec- He directed the Director animal/sheep val-2020 at Defence Institute of High Al- storming among the participants repre- Gyalson on November 23 at Council retary Higher Education UT Ladakh, husbandry UT Ladakh to expedite the titude Research, Leh on November 28. senting diverse areas like administration, Secretariat. Nasir Mehmood Khan to come up with tendering process. policy, education, agriculture, entrepre- R K Mathur briefed about the impor- a clear roadmap in resolving the issue neurship, and local students. Deputy Chairman, Tsering Angchuk; tance and relevance of celebrating this by 27th Nov at Council and assured stu- Director CIBS, Prof. Konchok Wangdu; DISCLAIMER festival and asked all the stakeholders to Dr. OP Chaurasia, Director, DIHAR dents that their problems will be solved Deputy Secretary Higher Education UT promote and make science and technolo- spoke about the importance of utilizing at the earliest possible time. Reach Ladakh does not take re- Ladakh, Nasir Mehmood Khan and stu- gy reach every remote location. science and technology to make a better sponsibility for the contents of the dent representatives of Students Welfare They discussed Rashtriya Sanskrit San- and sustainable world. He specifically Advertisements Display/classified He further emphasized the relevance of Committee, CIBS Choglamsar attended athan (RSKS), New Delhi, under which mentioned the development and dissem- published in this newspaper. The science and technology in the context of the meeting. certificates/degrees awarded by the ination of appropriate technologies relat- paper does not endorse the same. the Ladakh region. Being a high altitude Sansthan are equivalent to the modern Readers are requested to verify the ed to agriculture in high altitude regions Tashi Gyalson said that LAHDC, Leh is cold and arid region of India, the utili- certificates/ degrees awarded by other contents on their own before acting like Ladakh, through which farmers are fully aware of the issues of students and ty of Science and Technology in Lada- universities, Board and Bodies in India. there upon. able to grow more with sustainable re- assured that no student will suffer at any kh is even more relevant and imminent Deputy Secretary Higher Education was source management. cost due to non-recognition of the cer- for the population to sustain and adapt asked to study and inquire about the pro- tificate. He said that LAHDC, Leh will to the prevailing harsh environmental India International Science Festival vision of retrospective effect in getting a leave no stone unturned to resolve all the condition. launched in 2015 is a celebration to degree for pass out students of CIBS in issues of CIBS Choglamsar at the earli- promote Science and Technology and line with RSKS. C Phuntsog, Vice-Chancellor, Ladakh est possible time. demonstrate how science should lead In- University briefed about the importance He appealed to students to keep academ- Courtesy Tsetan Angmo Courtesy Tsetan of taking science out of university cam- ...Continues on Page 2 ...Continues on Page 2 ic institutions like CIBS Choglamsar Kargil celebrates 71st Constitution Day Hill Council, Leh celebrates 71st Constitution day

Correction and clarification The Council members and staff of Council Secretariat while reading the Preamble of the Indian Con- It is the policy of ‘Reach Ladakh Bul- stitution. letin’ to correct significant errors as soon as possible. Please specify the Reach Ladakh Correspondent adhering to one’s fundamental duties edition, date, news item or the article. equally as seeking fundamental rights. Leh: Promoting the constitution value You can contact at 9858394403 or Reach Ladakh Correspondent Constitution. among the citizen, Hill Council, Leh The Council members and staff of Coun- email at [email protected]. Kargil: The 71st anniversary of the The Preamble reading ceremonies were and UT Secretariat celebrated Consti- cil Secretariat took pledge by reciting the All communication must carry the full adoption of the Constitution of India organized at the council Secretariat, tution Day also known as “Samvidhan Preamble of the Indian Constitution. postal address and telephone numbers. (Constitution Day/Samvidhan Divas, LAHDC, Kargil, Deputy Commissioner Divas” on November 26. 2020) was celebrated at Council Secre- Office Kargil, and all the Government Executive Councillor for Animal and tariat LAHDC, Kargil. offices/ institutions and other establish- CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Advocate Tashi Sheep Husbandry, Tashi Namgyal Yak- ments in the district. Gyalson said that the aim of celebrating zee; Executive Councillor for Minority Reach Ladakh Bulletin Acting Chairman and CEC, LAHDC, this day is to make the citizens aware of and Forest, Ghulam Mehdi; Executive Kargil, Mubarak Shah Naqvi said that the The speakers on the occasion while Owner, Publisher & Printer: the constitution of India and its rights Councillor for Agriculture, Stanzin Tundup Dorjey preamble of the Indian Constitution de- throwing light on the salient features of and benefits. Chosphel; Councillors and staffs of clares India as a sovereign, socialist, sec- the Constitution termed the Constitution Council Secretariat were present. Editor: Stanzin Dasal He highlighted the contribution of Fa- ular, and democratic republic and aims to as “a living machinery and vehicle of At UT secretariat the pledge was ther of the Constitution of India, Bharat Intern: Konchok Nurboo secure justice, liberty, equality to all cit- life” and a “holy book” stressed the need administered by Commissioner/ Ratna, Dr. B.R Ambedkar who was the Sales & Marketing: Tsering Morup izens and promote fraternity to maintain to renew our commitment to uphold and Secretary, General Administration chairman of the Indian Constitution Layout: Raul Chhokkun unity and integrity of the nation. practice the principles and values en- Department, Ajeet Kumar Sahu. Drafting Committee, and also about the Published at: shrined in our Constitution. While highlighting the contribution of Constitution of India which was adopt- Reach Ladakh, Skara Yokma, Airport the architect of the Constitution of India, As a part of the celebrations, Govern- Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula; Com- Road, near Councillor Quarter ed by the Constituent Assembly on 26th Bharat Ratna, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar ment Degree College organized a we- missioner Secretary, Rigzian Sampheal; Contact: 9858394403 November 1949. who was also the Chairman of the Con- binar on the theme Relevance and Im- Secretary/Divisional Commissioner La- Printed at: stitution Drafting Committee, stressed portance of Constitution Day. Speakers He said that the Constitution of India dakh, Saugat Biswas; Adm. Secretary Archana advertising Pvt Ltd. the need to uphold and protect the sov- from Delhi University and the Universi- gives rights to every citizen of India irre- Department of Law & Justice, Preet Pal C-78 Okhla Industrial Area Phase I. ereignty, unity, and integrity of India and ty of Ladakh briefed about the different spective of race, place of birth, religion, Singh and Administrative Secretary , New Delhi, India 110020 ideals and institutions included in the aspects of the Constitution. caste, creed, or gender and emphasized Ravinder Kumar were present. 2 | December 1-15, 2020 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

Orientation course on CCDF, Capex Budget held in Leh L-G Mathur reviews COVID-19 situation in Ladakh He also elaborated on the cate- Stresses on intensifying RT-PCR tests and finalizing recruitment of nurses gorization of the budget under Revenue Budget and Capital Reach Ladakh Correspondent budget with three major head including Motor Vehicle, Ma- Leh: Lieutenant Governor, R.K chinery Equipment, and Major Mathur reviewed the COVID sit- works. uation in Ladakh, plan of action, and developing a strategy for The councilors were also made distribution of COVID vaccine aware of the Approved Outlay on November 25. 2020-21, a proposed outlay of 2020-21 with comparison to the The review meeting was con- Newly elected councilors of 6th LAHDC, Leh attending the orientation course previous year's approved outlay vened after the Prime Minister's on Councillor Constituency Development Fund (CCDF) and District Capex and proposed outlay. meeting with CMs and LG’s to Budget 2020-21. review the status and prepared- ACD, Sonam Norboo, and CPO, ness of COVID-19 response and Reach Ladakh Correspondent Chief Planning Officer, Leh, Ts- Leh also gave a presentation management. The government ewang Gyaltson briefed about Leh: An orientation course on about the Councillor Constitu- of India has invited sugges- the Planning, its important com- Councillor Constituency Devel- ency Development Fund under tions from all states to ensure ponents and objectives, funding opment Fund (CCDF) and Dis- three heads including Major “smooth, systematic and sus- sources to UT Ladakh including trict Capex Budget 2020-21 to works, Machinery equipment, tained vaccination. ment, Mathur directed the Dep- ease the work load. Sector Plans through Directors, the newly elected Councilors of and vehicles and new guidelines uty Commissioners of both the Special Development Package, L-G Mathur directed the con- Commissioner Secretary, Health, 6th LAHDC, Leh was held on prepared after the formation of districts to intensify educating District Capex Budget, and cerned department to roll out Rigzin Samphel informed about November 26 at DC office Con- UT in CCDF Revised Guidelines the public and implying stringent Centrally Sponsored Schemes strategies at the earliest. the expected delivery and instal- ference hall. of Councillor Constituency. measures for SOP defaulters and (CSS). lation of an additional oxygen He stressed increasing the num- also seek the help of civil society concentrator which will further ber of COVID beds, sufficient leaders, religious leaders, etc. in supplement the oxygen supply. oxygen availability, strict adher- these efforts. ence to SOPs, especially in Govt. Stating that all corners of Lada- CEC, Leh convenes meeting with representatives Appreciating the effort of the offices and official functions, kh must be approachable during medical department in han- control on social gatherings, con- the winter months, LG Mathur dling the COVID situation even of Tibetan settlement tact tracing, establishment and directed the concerned depart- though short on staff, LG Mathur Discusses issues of Tibetan communities living in Leh district weekly review of containment ment to conduct trial landing instructed Divisional Commis- zones, and most importantly, in- of helicopters as well as ensure sioner/ Secretary, IT Department tensifying the rate of testing. adequate satellite phones in the to finalize the recruitment of remotest of villages. Reiterating PM Modi’s state- health workers at the earliest to

SpiceJet starts dedicated cargo services in Ladakh port, Leh on November 26. While talking to the media, MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal expressed gratitude to During the meeting with all the 21 Tibetan settlement representatives of Leh district convened by CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson. the SpiceJet and Government of India for starting the cargo ser- Reach Ladakh Correspondent identification and demarcation their position for setting up of vice to Ladakh which is very of land under their occupation a Solid Resource Management crucial in winter months when Leh: A meeting with all the 21 at their own level. Also, he ap- Centre ‘Project Tsang-Da’ which the National Highway is closed. Tibetan settlement representa- pealed Tibetans to expend their will be established by adminis- He said that with this all the nec- tives of Leh district was con- welfare programmers for their tration at first and later handed essary goods including fruits and vened by CEC, Hill Council, community by exploring more over to the community. vegetables will be transported Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson on means and ideas. and people will be highly bene- November 25 at DC office con- CRO Tibetan Settlement high- fited from it. ference hall. MP Ladakh said that Tibetans lighted the demands and is- and Ladakhis share a great af- sues of Tibetan people settled Not just transporting the essential MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering finity of culture and religion in Ladakh including problem During the launch of dedicated air cargo service of SpiceJet to Ladakh commodities, the freighter will Namgyal; Deputy Chairman, and thus live in a congenial of migration of nomads from provide a big boost to all the trad- Tsering Angchuk; Additional relationship in Ladakh since Changthang, benefits of ₹ Stanzin Dasal and vegetables in the winter. ers and local businesses, he added. Dy. Commissioner, Leh, Sonam their settlement here. 129.50 crore Changthang pack- Chosjor, Director TCV, rep- Leh: SpiceJet started its dedicat- The freighter Spice Express, He further hopes that in the com- age to the Tibetan nomads living resentatives from Men-Tsee- Remembering concerted efforts ed air cargo service to Ladakh, Boeing 737-700 carrying 13-ton ing days all other airlines will in Changthang region, land lease Khang, PHC Tibetan Settlement of former CEC Late Dr. So- thus improving the supply of all goods landed successfully at also start its cargo services in agreement settlement, allotment Choglamsar and Tibetan Refu- nam Dawa Lonpo in addressing types of goods including fruits Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Air- Ladakh. of land for Tibetan families who gee Service Cooperative Society the issues of Tibetan people in are living in rented accommoda- Choglamsar headed by Chief 2015-16, MP JTN hoped that tion and construction of home Representative Officer, Sonam- present 6th LAHDC, Leh under for them, Solar Water Heat- th ling Tibetan Settlement Tsetan the leadership of CEC Gyalson er for 375 Tibetan families of Curtain raiser event of 6 India International Science Festival held in Leh Wangchuk were present. will try their best to resolve the Changthang region, fencing for motivating the public to engage with and celebrate genuine demands and issues of ...Continued from Page 1 Expressing high respect for agriculture land cultivated by the joy of science. Tibetan settled in Leh. He also Tibetans settled in Leh, CEC Tibetan in Changthang, equal assured his full support and help dia towards a developed nation within a short span The IISF is the sixth of the serious, organised con- assured to provide all kinds of opportunities for Tibetan Nurses to the Tibetan at GoI level. of time. The aim is to engage the public with sci- tinuously since 2015-2019. Every year, IISF has facilities at par with Ladakhis in UT Ladakh etc. ence and celebrate the joy of science and shows the witnessed diversity in its programmes in terms without any harassment or un- He further appealed Tibetan Representatives from all the 21 ways how science, technology, engineering, and of the number of events, participants, etc. Today, just. people to give true and proper Tibetan settlement of Leh, Di- mathematics provide us with solutions to improve IISF has become a much-awaited annual event that data during the upcoming 2021 He said, “Earlier in the erstwhile rector TCV, representatives our lives. This unique platform of India Interna- celebrates the achievement of Science, Technolo- Census of India so that they J&K govt. we used to get very from PHC Tibetan Settlement tional Science Festival intends to create an inno- gy, and Innovation and demonstrates how science could also get the benefits of meager funds, now after Ladakh Choglamsar and Tibetan Refu- vative knowledge society to inspire curiosity and can be the fulcrum of the country’s progress. all centrally sponsored welfare becoming UT we are empow- gee Service Cooperative Society make learning more rewarding for the young while schemes of GoI in future. ered financially which will also Choglamsar also raised their help a lot to fulfill the demands Dy. Chairman, Tsering Angchuk basic demands and issues like and issues of Tibetan living in also responded to the demands issuance of ration cards, elec- CEC, Leh assures to resolve ‘unrecognized’ certificate issue of CIBS Ladakh.” like issuance of ration cards in- tricity problems like low voltage assuring all possible help and support from Hill cluding BPL ration cards, subsi- problem and transformer issues, ...Continued from Page 1 Taking serious note about the Council Leh. dized ration and LPG for TCV drinking water, internal roads, issue of land allotted to Tibetan hostel and old age home. He as- toilet, land issues, streetlight, The other solution to resolve the certificate issue Other demands of CIBS like the appointment of refugees in Leh being sold to sured to look into the matter at stray dog issue, recruitment of is re-affiliation of CIBS with Sampurnanand San- Vice-Chancellor and Controller of Examination for local people by Tibetans in past the earliest. Tibetan labours in Army, tele- skrit University, Varanasi (UP) again was also dis- CIBS Choglamsar (Deemed to be University) and and possibility of such practice communication problem for cussed. With the re-affiliation all pass out students other issues were discussed at length in the meet- in future too, CEC appealed Ti- Additional Dy. Commissioner, Tibetan living in Changthang, could be given a retrospective effect in getting their ing. Tashi Gyalson assured that Hill Council will betan people to refrain from such Leh, Sonam Chosjor requested fodder for livestock of Tibetan degree in one go. CEC directed Director CIBS follow all the demands strongly with concerned practice in future. He stressed on Tibetans to identify a land under nomads etc. Prof. Konchok Wangdu to explore this possibility ministry GoI constantly. Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News December 1-15, 2020 | 3

NTPC to launch Hydrogen fuel cell-based bus project in Leh Advisor Umang Narula stresses early establishment of Council is also keen to integrate clean energy-based future proj- Child Care Institutions in Ladakh ects for transportation in Leh town. He stressed upon NTPC to come up with a futuristic and sustainable project for Leh so that their investment won’t go in vain and assured that Coun- cil will provide suitable land for setting up of a Hydrogen Plant During the presentation of Hydrogen fuel cell-based bus/vehicle for passenger in Leh. transportation in Leh by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). Advisor to LAHDC, Leh on Re- Reach Ladakh Correspondent cil Leh is very keen to switch newable energy, Kunzes Dolma Leh: A team of National Ther- towards clean and renewable made a query about the impact mal Power Corporation (NTPC) energy in line with PM Modi’s of hydrogen fuel emission to briefed about the launch of a efforts to make Ladakh -a car the ozone layer, the cost-bene- pilot project on Hydrogen fuel bon-neutral region. He assured fit ratio of project, security and cell-based bus/vehicle for pas- to extend all possible assistance risk factor of the compressed hy- senger transportation in Leh to in implementing the project drogen when stored and used in Leh, etc. the Hill Council, Leh on Novem- successfully but requested the During the first meeting of the Child Protection Society (CPS) governing body convened by Umang Narula, Advisor to LG ber 27. NTPC team to give one more Animesh Manna DGM/NTPC Ladakh also the Chairperson, Governing Body Child Protection Society, UT Ladakh. presentation on the proposed and Lawrence Debbarma, Man- CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Tashi project with scientific proof and Gyalson welcomed the pilot ager NTPC RE gave a brief Reach Ladakh Correspondent To spread information about the ment (Mission Director ICPS) data, keeping in mind the fragile PowerPoint presentation about availability of such institutions Mohd Mumtaz Ali briefed about project on Hydrogen fuel cell- Leh: First meeting of the Child ecosystem of Ladakh. the proposed Hydrogen fuel cell- to the needy section of the so- the existing scenario of the based bus/ vehicle project in Protection Society (CPS) gov- based bus/vehicle project in Leh. ciety, the direction was given to Child Care Institutions. Various Leh. He said that the Hill Coun- He further added that the Hill erning body was convened by make the village level commit- components including issues Umang Narula, Advisor to LG tees under CPS. Both the DCs concerning setting up of UT Ladakh also the Chairperson, were asked to organise a sensi- level and district level support Governing Body Child Protec- tization program through aware- units and physical and financial Ladakh ranks 3rd among all Union Territories in tion Society, UT Ladakh on No- ness camps and other means at progress of the scheme were dis- vember 27. implementing scheme for street vendors the grass-root level. cussed in detail. Umang Narula reviewed the cur- To ensure the wellbeing of the in- Commissioner/Secretary Social Reach Ladakh Correspondent rent status of existing Child Care mates of the existing institutions, Welfare, Ajeet Kumar Sahu; Institutions viz Balashrams and Leh: Ladakh ranked third among all the Union Ter- staying with families due to the Commissioner/Secretary Fi- Nari-Niketan of both Leh and ritories for implementing PM Street Vendors At- current COVID-19 pandemic sit- nance/ Health& Medical Edu- Kargil districts and implementa- maNirbhar Nidhi (PMSVANidhi) Yojana, a scheme uation, the Chairperson stressed cation, Rigzin Sampheal; Sec- tion of Integrated Child Protec- to support street vendors adversely affected due to physical visits by the concerned retary Planning and Developing tion Scheme. COVID-19. authorities once or twice a month & Monitoring Department, Sau- He directed both the Deputy and regular checks via phone. gat Biswas; Secretary, Labour The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs ranked Commissioners for early allot- and Employment Department Ladakh during a review meeting chaired by Prime He further urged that every per- ment of land for the establish- Ravinder Kumar; Secretary Minister Narendra Modi on November 25. The son must protect every child and ment of Child Care Institutions, Law, PP Singh and Deputy In- meeting was attended by The Advisor Umang must render proper care to this and to provide rented or gov- spector General of Police, BS Narula; Commissioner-Secretary, Housing and vulnerable populace as they de- special effort to provide the benefit of the scheme ernment buildings as immediate Tuti DC, Leh, Sachin Kumar Urban Development Department, Ladakh, Ajeet mand equal rights for care and to all the Street Vendors of Leh and Kargil cities. accommodation to set up these Vaishya, and DC Kargil, Baseer- Kumar Sahu; Divisional Commissioner, Saugat respect from society as a whole. All the eligible street vendors have been provid- institutions on an urgent basis. ul-Haq Chaudhary attended the Biswas, and Administrative Secretary Ladakh, ed SVANidhi cards by achieving a 100% target. A Director Social Welfare Depart- meeting. Ravinder Kumar. lot of street vendors have now used their cards for drawing loans up to ₹10,000 as capital support to The PMSVANidhi Scheme was launched on 1 June their small businesses. 2020, as a component of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat to support the street vendors due to the adverse effect Lieutenant Governor, RK Mathur appreciated the of COVID-19. The scheme aims to facilitate col- team of the Housing and Urban Development de- Month-long training on water testing kit lateral-free working capital loans up to ₹ 10,000 partment for making exceptional progress and of one year tenure; incentivize regular repayment asked them to provide all support to the Street ven- concludes in Leh through interest subsidy @ 7% per annum and re- dors for running their businesses smoothly. ward digital transactions by cashback up to ₹1200 MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, who him- per year. The scheme targets to cover 50 lakh street self has been a forerunner in spreading awareness vendors in the whole country by March 2022. of the scheme has also conveyed his appreciation to Ladakh administration and Hill Councils made a the administration. Commissioner Secretary meets CSIR team, discusses agro potential in Ladakh Reach Ladakh Correspondent Leh: A meeting on exploring medicinal and aromatic plant potential in Ladakh was convened by Commissioner/Secretary, Ag- riculture, Ladakh, Rigzin Sam- pheal with the team of Council of Scientific & Industrial Re- search (CSIR) on November 25. The team of CSIR headed by During a meeting on exploring medicinal and aromatic plant potential in Lada- kh convened by Commissioner/Secretary, Agriculture, Ladakh, Rigzin Samphe- Director Indian Institute of In- Reach Ladakh Correspondent Spituk colony. They showed how He further stated that the ob- al with the team of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). tegrative Medicine (IIIM) Jam- 8 basic water quality parameters jective of the month-long train- Leh: Month-long training on mu, Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy is ers to deliberate on the areas that detail upon various aspects of viz. pH, Fluoride, iron, nitrate, ing program is to provide a safe Field Testing Kits for Village on a three-day visit to Ladakh in would help in generating income green-houses and seabuckthorn phosphate, hardness, turbidity, potable water supply to every Water & Sanitation Committee connection with the different ini- for the grass-root farmers. among others. etc. can be tested. home. tiatives. CSIR aspires to initiate (VWSC) / Pani Samiti and user in various areas of agriculture, He also added that despite the The team of CSIR includes Head group, under Jal Jeevan Mis- Assistant Engineering PHE, He also added that VWSC/ horticulture, medicine, and other short summer season with harsh Business Development & Proj- sion (JJM) organised by Public Urgain Norboo informed that Paani Samiti and user groups are related fields. cold winters, nature has gifted ect Monitoring & Evaluation, Health Department, Ladakh con- under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) trained to test the water using Ladakh with some rare plants Er. Abdul Rahim; Head Engi- cluded on November 28. Water Quality Monitoring & Sur- kits, which will help in ensuring Rigzin Sampheal welcomed the that can be useful in many fields. neering, Dr. Zabeer Ahmad, and veillance Committee imparted the potability of water. Also, it The training was imparted on concept of the team and talked Careful and detailed research Sr. Scientist Agrotechnology training on field testing kits for will help the water supplied in VWSC / Pani Samiti and User about diverse medicinal and ar- would help in yielding desired &Genetic Resources, Dr. Shahid 102 Village Water & Sanitation villages to be tested locally. The group of Agling, Tibetan Refu- omatic possibilities hidden in results, he added. Rasool. A progressive farmer of Committee consists of nearly 5-6 idea is to put in place a reliable gees Camp, MES colony, Dam- the wilderness of Ladakh. He Chuchot, Zubir Ahmed was also members in each VWSC and cov- and trustworthy arrangement of The meeting also deliberated in buchan, Tashi Sanamling, and informed the team of research- present in the meeting. ering all 16 Block of Leh district. potable supply. 4 | December 1-15, 2020 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

MP Ladakh reviews COVID-19 preparedness in Kargil Capex Budget 2020-21: Hill Council, Leh reviews achievement of each department

Reach Ladakh Correspondent Bedded Hospital at Kurbathang provision of 1 Advanced Criti- which can be upgraded to 150 cal Care Ambulance, 100 mega Kargil: Member Parliament, beds in case of need. Adding cylinders, and 3 ICU ventilators Jamyang Tsering Namgyal re- to that 30 ICU beds, 230 Mega has been set up at CHC Zanskar. viewed the COVID-19 prepared- Oxygen Cylinders, 100 B-type Necessary measures for provi- ness in Kargil during a meeting Oxygen Cylinders, 30 ICU ven- sion of central heating facili- Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Leh, Tashi Gyalson convening review meeting of the Capex Budget 2020-21. with the concerned officers on tilators, and 2 Transport Venti- ties are also being put in place, November 20 at Tourist Facilita- lators are also kept in complete testing in case of some health Reach Ladakh Correspondent He stressed maximum utiliza- department to complete their tion Centre, Kargil. tion of funds starting with timely tendering procedure, 100% ex- readiness. facilities is underway which are Leh: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Deputy Commissioner and CEO, expected to be made operational completion of paper works and penditure in machinery & equip- Regarding the laboratory facili- Leh, Tashi Gyalson convened LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq by the end of this month. floating of tenders keeping in ment and financial booked for ties at the COVID-19 Laboratory a review meeting of the Capex Choudhary, Chief Medical Offi- view of COVID-19 Pandemic. physical work and also to com- Kargil, 1 Bio-Rad Machine, 1 Jamyang Tsering Namgyal ex- Budget 2020-21 with all the head cer Kargil Dr. Munawar Hussain plete their estimate and DPR in Qia Symphony Automatic RNA pressed his satisfaction with the of the departments on November Discussion on the procedure of Wazir besides other concerned next 15 days. Extractor, 1 BSL 2 Cabinet and overall arrangements and urged 27 at DC office Conference Hall. e-tendering, low participation in officers attended the meeting. tendering, and other issues was Deputy Chairman LAHDC, Leh, 1 True Naat Machine are also concerned officers and doctors Tashi Gyalson reviewed the carried out. ACD, Rural Devel- Tsering Angchok; EC Agricul- DC, Kargil briefed about the sta- available while in the case of to work with continued zeal achievement of each department opment Department was asked ture, Stanzin Chosphel; EC, An- tus of COVID-19 preparedness Non-COVID laboratory facili- and enthusiasm to deal with the and enquired about the current to organize a week-long aware- imal & Sheep Husbandry, Tashi in terms of logistics, manpower, ties 1 CBC machine, 1 Sr Elec- COVID-19 pandemic. He also outlay status of proposed budget ness drive regarding the registra- Namgail Yakzee; EC Minori- and other necessary facilities to trolyte Machine, 1 Fully Auto- appreciated the commendable 2020-21 in machine & equip- tion of contractor certificates at ties, Ghulam Medhi; DC/CEO deal with the pandemic. matic Biochemistry Analyser, 1 services rendered by the Dis- ment, construction, and ongoing Urine Analyser besides 1 Elisa trict Administration Kargil par- the concerned BDO office. LAHDC, Leh, Sachin Kumar It was informed that there are at work and new work. He also Machine is also available. ticularly the Health Department Vaishya; Chief Planning Offi- present 100 oxygen beds with reviewed the tendering status of Keeping in view of low expendi- for effective handling of the cer Leh, Tsewang Gyalson and central heating facilities at the A facility of 30 COVID-19 beds those departments whose work ture in every department, Chair- COVID-19 situation and also Heads of the department attend- Dedicated COVID-19 Hospi- has been established in all the 7 processes are in the tendering man/CEC Hill Council, Leh lauded the untiring efforts of all ed the meeting. tal and Under Construction 300 medical blocks while the special stage. directed heads of the concerned Corona Warriors. MP, CEC discusses various issues related to army with GoC 14 Corps like health, clothing, ration and able location for Army. Civilian SoulSpeak handsome wages, preference to land under the Army's occupa- local while hiring manpower by tion at border villages need to ei- P.P. Wangchuk army keeping in mind the endur- ther vacate or pay compensation/ ance of local people at high al- rent as resentment is brewing titude and sanctioning of USOF among the public due to loss of The joy of birthday celebration tower for Border villages and their source of livelihood. other villages which are yet to be Birthdays are celebrated in order to express Release of three acres of land covered under mobile network one’s thanks and be grateful that you have from Air Force control at Thoise were discussed during the meet- crossed one more year on the journey of life. MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal; CEC, LAHDC, Leh, Advocate Tashi Nubra to make the UDAN ing. It is also celebrated to greet one more year that Gyalson and Lt Gen PGK Menon, GoC 14 Corps . scheme implementable, easing you are being blessed with, to fulfil your objec- MP and CEC also stressed out of restriction along border for tives of life. Reach Ladakh Correspondent highlighted the establishment on the early constriction of native locals to take their live- of a separate Command in La- Leh: MP Ladakh, Jamyang Chushul-Dungti-Demjok-Fuk- stock for grazing on traditional That was the case with me too when I cele- dakh, an extension of Battalion Tsering Namgyal, and CEC, chey Road, construction of Mul- pasture land, increase in the ton- brated my birthday recently, and was showered with love and good in Ladakh Scout Regiment and LAHDC, Leh, Advocate Tashi tipurpose Tunnels at Khardongla, nage volume on army aircraft wishes by hundreds of friends and relatives. The fact that you could opening of Women Battalion in Gyalson discussed various issues Changla, Namkila, Zingral-Tha- during winter month to provide get one more year to be with your near and dear ones to enjoy life Ladakh Scout, the opening of and demands with Lt Gen PGK ruk and Photola in Ladakh, de- vegetables and other essential together, in the best spirit of give and take, gives one an immense Sainik/Airforce/Military School Menon, GoC 14 Corps on No- ployment of soldiers of the La- items to provide better and nu- pleasure and hope for the future. Nothing looks more promising than in Leh Ladakh, functional of vember 24. dakh Scout Regiment on Indo tritious food to people especially the ‘sight’ of a sunnier life. Advance Landing Ground of China Border given the Jawans during the COVID pandemic, re- MP and CEC highlighted the Chushul, Mudh, and Fukchey, of Ladakh Scouts being the son laxation in guidelines for procure- True, some of us feel that birthdays cut your life short by one year, exemplary cordial relationship construction of alternative Mil- of soils and familiar with the ment of Milk, Vegetable and Hay and hence there is no point in celebrating it. There may be a point, between the Indian Armed Forc- itary Airport in Padum Zanskar terrain, construction of Bunk- from local vendors of Ladakh to but one can’t but call it a negative approach towards life. The real es and the civil population since and Wakha Thang. ar for Civilian living along the encourage Vocal for Local slogan point is that life is for celebration in all circumstances. Therefore, independence and the support MP and CEC stressed on ear- border to protect their Lives in with Mission Atma-nirbar Bharat, not celebrating life just because you are older by a year makes no of Ladakhi people to the Armed ly completion of Nimoo-Pad- an emergency, permission/NOC scaling up of Operation Sadbhav- sense because a negative approach will make the course of life all Forces in situations of war and um-Darcha Road keeping in mind from MoD for Installation/opera- na, an extension of Northern Grid the more difficult. peace. Briefing about the transi- the strategic importance of this tionalization of Mobile Tower al- to Changthang region and approv- tion phase of UT Ladakh, they road for Ladakh and its people ready sanctioned in Border areas al of ₹135 Cr worth DPR submit- So, the way to go is to celebrate and be optimistic all the way. As one said that the role of the Army in throughout the year. They also of Ladakh, formal permission/ ted by ITBP to MHA get access has to ‘go’ anyway, it is better to go dancing and singing. That is why the progress of Ladakh has al- raised the issues of cooperative order for tourists visiting Siachen of Northern Grid to Changthang author Amit Kalantri says: “A birth-date is a reminder to celebrate ways remained crucial and will societies and transporters of La- base, use of Mobile (BSNL) tow- region were also raised strongly the life as well as to update it.” That means that one’s birthday comes remain vital. dakh including the supply of local ers under army authority by civil- during the meeting. with a twin objective: To celebrate it and to remind one how to go ian living along the border with- They stressed further strengthen- produce to the army, relaxation, Lt Gen PGK Menon GoC 14 about the coming months so that one can fulfill one’s mission of life. out any restriction/interruption. ing and consolidating the exist- and increase in the vintage value Corps assured MP and CEC that ing cordial relation and cooper- of Truck, Buses, and Taxis from Also, they demanded the release the army will extend all possible And then who can discount this by American author Ned Vizzini: ation between civil and army in current vintage restriction so that of land under Army occupation steps in further strengthening the “Deep down I believe my year was a special year: it produced me.” Ladakh. livelihood of people involved in in Leh town and its periphery, existing cordial relation and co- That shows the importance of your birthday. You are here to enjoy this trade is taken care of. the beauty of life just because this beautiful day gave you a life to Important demands and issues especially village pasture land operation between civil and army enjoy and make it meaningful. concerned with national security Issues of local labourers engaged and State land meant for a public in Ladakh. He further assured and welfare of Ladakhi people with the army in Ladakh includ- purpose and assured the Defense that the army will exercise on all Courtesy: WongWorld were discussed and deliberated ing local labours at Siachen Gla- Minister that LAHDC, Leh will the issues and demands and come The writer is a New Delhi-based Editor-at-large, columnist and pro- at length in the meeting. They cier including better facilities provide alternative land at a suit- up with a report at the earliest. fessional speaker Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News December 1-15, 2020 | 5

In Conversation with Advocate Tashi Gyalson, Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Leh Interviewed by Stanzin Dasal

Foundation for COVID patients. Q. First of all, congratulations on getting a majority in the recent Hill Council polls. What is 6th LAHDC’s short and long term plan? The crisis regarding infrastructural facilities, manpower has been taken care of and various other shortcomings are being addressed. All the preparation and needed facilities are being In today’s time, we still have many villages which are deprived of proper road connectivity, ensured but the responsibility lies upon each one of us to follow all the guidelines and electricity, and safe drinking water facility. Thus, our prime focus is to ensure basic needs to SOP’s of COVID-19 and keep oneself and others safe. We all should take the pandemic every people living far and near along with different other developmental activities. Urban seriously and act responsibly. migration is becoming one of the major concerns because people from the rural areas are mi- grating towards town for better facilities and livelihood options; this has put huge pressure Q. More than 5,000 posts, including 1,000 gazetted posts, are lying vacant in different on the resources of Leh town. To curb this, people living in far-flung rural areas need departments of UT Ladakh. Apprehensions among Ladakhi youths are increas- to be provided with all the needed facilities and infrastructure. ing as the administration has so far not issued any notifications related to jobs. How Hill Council is going to tackle the unemployment issue. Keeping the fragile ecosystem in mind, there is a need for plans and measures to protect the environment along with different developmental ac- The absence of domicile law is one reason because of which the job noti- tivities. A concrete plan and measures are needed for a clean and safe fication has not been issued so far. A domicile law has been announced environment. We have to work towards sustainable development. for J&K, based on which the job notification has been issued. Youths of Ladakh are indeed suffering and years are getting wasted. We tried Q. After UT status, the inclusion of Ladakh under the sixth to find a solution, a middle way, but the voices have been raised that schedule is the biggest concern and demand of the people. Will Ladakh is not going to accept the domicile rather demanded safe- the Hill Council call a special session to pass the resolution for guard. In this confusion, the job notification has not been issued. the sixth schedule? How firm the council is for the demand? We have raised the issue with Lieutenant Governor and going to meet The need for the safeguard after UT formation is felt and for which him once again regarding the same and propose to issue a temporary 5th LAHDC, Leh has passed a three-point resolution regarding it. certificate to apply for the jobs so that unemployed youths can apply. The demand for the inclusion of Ladakh under the sixth schedule of Message to the readers Also, 99 posts are vacant in the district which will be notified soon.

the Indian constitution has been raised by the Apex body formed by

the veteran leaders of Ladakh including His Eminence Thiksey Khanpo As the festive season sets in, I would like to appeal to all the people Q. There was some kind of differences between the Hill Council Rinpoche, Former MP Thupstan Chhewang, and Former Minister Cher- “of Ladakh to celebrate the festival with your families and avoid all“ the and UT administration; the reason being people feel the Council ing Dorjay Lakruk. The movement has been supported by all and also gatherings. Follow all the SOP’s guidelines and precautionary mea- is being undermined. How will you ensure to maintain the dignity have been assured by the Home Minister Amit Shah for the discussion of the Hill council? and give Ladakh what is best for the region. When the assurances are sures. Let’s keep ourselves and others safe from COVID-19. The differences between the Hill Council and UT administration rela- made at such a high level, I feel it doesn’t make any sense to poke at the tion are not something which is being created purposely. Ladakh is a same issues again and again. We need to have some patience and trust. situation. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the healthcare workers newly carved Union Territory and with this many changes have been If in case Ladakh doesn’t get the safeguard, Hill Council will raise the are doing an extraordinary job. In Leh, the situation is alarming and as brought which created much confusion. Adding to that pandemic sit- voice and work on it but for the time being, we have to wait for the the harsh winter sets in, we have to make sure of various facilities such uation has created more chaos and confusion. In this entire unprece- meeting to be held between the Apex body and Home Minister. More as heating, winter stocking, and many others. dented situation, it made people feel that Hill Council is undermined. confusion and chaos will be created if interfered with at all levels. There is a need for an amendment in the LAHDC Act which has been I visited SNM hospital and Mahabodhi COVID dedicated hospital and put forward to the government of India to make the Hill Council more Q. State of the affair seems to be grim as COVID-19 cases and fatal- took stock of all the facilities. Issues such as oxygen supply and man- strengthened and empowered. ities are on the rise in the Leh district. What measures and step Hill power in the hospital were some of the rising concerns which have been Council is taking to ensure the safety of the people? taken care of. Installation of the transformer at Mahabodhi hospital has So far the UT administration and Hill Council are working in coordination for the betterment of people. The sanctity of Hill council will COVID-19 pandemic has confronted the world with an unprecedented also been initiated. Similarly, we are also preparing the Ladakh Heart be maintained and we will not let it down.

Fortnight Highlights

Administrative Secretary, Ravinder Kumar reviewed the work progress of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre organised Deepawali Celebration A day-long Skill Initiation Programme in the areas of “Mushroom Cultiva- Synthetic Track of International level, AstroTurf Football and Open Stadi- Kits Distribution Function at the Cultural Hall, MIMC Campus, Leh. tion and Self Reliance” was organised by the Regional Research Station of um, Spituk, Leh. ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute and Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Sher- e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology in Kukshow.

A skill development programme on Packaging for craftsman/artisan was organised by the Indian Institute of Packaging, A review meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) was convened by MP an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India. Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal in Kargil. 6 | December 1-15, 2020 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

DLSA Kargil observes Communal Harmony Campaign Week Rzongi-Kor, the Mysterious Cave of Sharchey set to ing fundamental duties as enumer- ated in the Constitution. become tourist hotspot layan Architect & Designer and Advocate Ghulam Murtaza sponsored by the Tourism de- stressed the importance of the partment, LAHDC, Kargil, UT National Flag and our endeav- Ladakh. or for national integration and working for the greater good of The team discussed the immense the nation. scope of this cave in tourism and its prospects. They also showed Advocate Kacho Manzoor Ali their interest in exploring more Khan emphasized unity amongst Team Rzongi-Kor from Kargil with Commissioner/Secretary Tourism, Rigzin caves of Ladakh in the future. people of the country even after District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kargil while observing Communal Samphel in Leh. Harmony Campaign Week. being from different cultures, re- Commissioner Secretary ap- ligions, etc. Reach Ladakh Correspondent highest cave in Ladakh. Situated plauded the team's effort in ex- at an altitude of 3024 meter, its ploring an unknown cave and Reach Ladakh Correspondent chairmanship Chairman, Dis- The programme was conclud- Leh: Team Rzongi-Kor from Kar- length is around 6-8 KM and the their hard work in making a doc- Kargil: District Legal Services trict Legal Services Authority ed with an appeal to the partic- gil met Commissioner/Secretary dimensions of its 1st chamber umentary film on the same. He Authority (DLSA), Kargil ob- (DLSA), Kargil, Riyaz-ul-Haq ipants to observe the week as Tourism, Rigzin Samphel and are 100x50x100 ft and the other encouraged the team to explore served Communal Harmony Mirza. National Communal Harmony screened the documentary film chamber is 174x30x80 ft. more such places and to bring Campaign Week from November Chairman, TLSC Sankoo, Wangial Week wholeheartedly and spread "Rzongi-Kor, the Mysterious Cave them into the public domain. 19-25. Tsering highlighted the importance awareness of the same amongst of Sharchey" on November 24. The film is directed by Zakir The campaign week is under the of the week and emphasized abid- the masses. The recently explored cave Hussain Jafri and produced by He assured to help and assist the in Sharchey village, Kargil is Village Reel Entertainment in team in bringing the cave on the probably the largest and second collaboration with D'Hima- map of Ladakh tourism. CSIR & Sun Pharma to augment COVID-19 testing in Ladakh Reach Ladakh Correspondent World Toilet Day: Conference on Innovative Urban Leh: A team of scientists, headed by Dr. D. Srini- Sanitation for Ladakh held in Leh vasa Reddy, Director, Indian Institute of Integra- LG Mathur inaugurates WASH facility for sanitation workers and white paper on grey water tive Medicine (IIIM) Jammu discussed the launch of S&T initiatives CSIR envisages in Ladakh with Reach Ladakh Correspondent the UT administration on November 27. Leh: On World Toilet Day, a Dr. D.S.Reddy briefed about the activities being daylong conference on Innova- carried out by IIIM related to the COVID testing tive Urban Sanitation for Ladakh facilities at Leh and Kargil to Commissioner/Sec- organised by Housing and Urban retary Health, Rigzin Samphel. Development Department was held on November 19 in Leh. He further informed that four RT-PCR machines, two biosafety cabinets are being procured and Commissioner/Secretary Health, Rigzin Samphel conven- Lieutenant Governor, R K would be delivered shortly to augment the COVID ing the meeting with Indian Institute of Integrative Medi- Mathur inaugurated the WASH testing. The newly developed CSIR technology cine (IIIM) Jammu. facility for Sanitation Workers ‘FELUDA’ will also be explored for COVID test- and unveiled the White Paper on department as nodal officer to coordinate with the Lieutenant Governor, R K Mathur while inaugurating the WASH facility for ing in the future. Grey Water. authorities of CSIR-IIIM for providing logistic Sanitation Workers and the unveiling of the White Paper on Grey Water. Dr. Reddy informed that Sun Pharma is supporting support. R K Mathur said that since Lada- The Lt. Governor stressed on the cluding residents, schools, army, this activity partially as part of their corporate so- kh has become a Union Territo- Director Health Services, Ladakh, Dr. Phuntsog need to initiate a large number tourists, sanitation workers, and cial responsibility (CSR). ry various environmental issues Angchuk; Chief Medical Officer, Leh, Dr. Motup and the need for its impact as- of pilot projects to chalk out the government to achieve the tar- Rigzin Samphel appreciated the efforts of CSIR Dorjay; Medical Superintendent, SNM Hospital sessment have come up time and most feasible solutions for faecal geted goals towards environ- and Sun Pharma and instructed Director Health Leh, Dr. Nurzin Angmo and other officers from the again for serious consideration. sludge management, greywater mental protection and sustain- Services to nominate one officer from the health UT-Ladakh were present in the meeting. He said, “Today’s conference is treatment, toilet technologies, able development for Ladakh. and maximum utilization of lo- the acknowledgment of these is- CEC, LAHDC, Leh Tashi cal resources including all kinds sues and an effort on part of the Gyaltson; CEC LAHDC, Kar- of organic waste for organic ma- UT Administration to look for gil, Feroz Ahmed Khan; Com- nure, etc. He urged both the Hill Teachers can bring fundamental changes in the education solutions in this regard.” missioner Secretary, A K Sahu; Councils to actively get involved Director, Urban Local Bodies, It was informed that under Jal in this process and lead the im- sector, says L-G Mathur Ladakh, Zahida Bano; Council- Shakti Mission, UT adminis- plementation of various proj- ors, District Officers, officials pedagogy, ability, and attitude to deliver the best of tration is targeting to provide ects. Also, he stressed the need of BORDA and LEDeG were education to students. He asserted that teachers can running water supply 24x7 to to adopt different technologies, present on the occasion. Re- bring fundamental changes in the education sector. every household, schools, offic- specific action plans, clear- tar gional Director, BORDA South es, Anganwadi centres by 2022. gets, and set time frames to en- He also pointed out the serious concerns raised by Asia Stanzin Tsephel and expert Mathur said that with the correct sure clean water and sanitation parents and political leaders on the dropping rate speakers from different parts of intention, technological exper- for all which is envisaged in the of enrolment, internet connectivity, and education India and Malaysia also attend- tise, and funding, sustainability Sustainable Development Goal standards in government schools that has been one ed the conference through video is an achievable goal with least 6. He exhorted on the need for of the reasons for rural-urban migration. conferencing. tampering with nature. everyone to come together in- Citing the new education policy, the Lt Governor stressed the need to provide education to the chil- dren in their family, social, economic, and natural environment to ensure better learning and innova- KVK SKUAST-Leh conducts training on seed and soil treatment tive aptitude. He said that the UT Administration Seed-borne and soil borne diseases caused severe will make all efforts to streamline the education Reach Ladakh Correspondent damage to the crop in the last few years in the La- system in Ladakh. Leh: A 6 days “Integrated Multidisciplinary Pro- dakh region. fessional Advancement for Teacher” (IMPACT) He thanked Director, NCERT, and his team for Dr. Vikas Gupta, Scientist (Plant Protection) KVK- training programme for the teachers of Ladakh their support in initiating the IMPACT training for Leh/ Principal Investigator, DST-SEED (ITI) ap- concluded on November 20. teachers in UT Ladakh. Also, he hopes to continue prised the agriculture officers about the integrated with the future modules of this training program management of pests. He said that sanitation of the In the valedictory address, Lieutenant Governor, R and for active participation in programs under Dr. Vikas Gupta, Scientist (Plant Protection) KVK-Leh/ orchards is the easiest, economical, and most effec- K Mathur asserted that health, education, and infra- NISHTA. Principal Investigator, DST-SEED imparting the training tive way to avoid the pests problem by providing structure are the three fundamentals for any state or to the participants. UT to prosper economically. He said that as far as A K Sahu, Commissioner Secretary gave a brief an environment that discourages pests. education is concerned, there is a clear understand- of the education sector of Ladakh. ₹871.00 crores Reach Ladakh Correspondent Practical demonstration of seed treatment and soil ing of future requirements and needs of students budget has been allocated to the education sector Leh: Around 20 field functionaries participated in treatment with fungicide and bio-fungicide was and parents of Ladakh and the UT Administration for Ladakh during the current year which is a mul- the training programme on ‘Demonstration on seed also imparted to the officers of the department. is committed to delivering it. He informed that in tifold increase over previous years allocations. He and soil treatment with fungicides and bio-fungi- the last one year, UT Administration has initiat- informed that more of such training programs are Dr. Vikas briefed about the seed treatment and soil cides’ and ‘Integrated Disease Management’ held ed steps to improve the school infrastructure, the in the pipeline. treatment with fungicides and bio-fungicides, bio- on November 24. logical control of pests, and integrated pest man- launch of a career portal and student helpline, con- Director, NCERT Sridhar Shrivastav; HOD, Teach- The trainINg programme was organised by Kri- agement. ducting teacher's training, etc. er Education, NCERT, Prof. Ranjana Arora; Direc- shi Vigyan Kendra, SKUAST-K Leh under DST- Mathur said that teachers’ training is an important tor School Education, Ladakh Mumtaz Ali; Prin- Dr. Stanzin Dorjey and Rigzin Dolkar, Project staff, SEED (ITI) Project. Dr. F D Sheikh, Head, KVK, aspect of school education and stressed the need cipal of DIET Leh and Kargil and trainee teachers DST-SEED, KVK Leh were also present on the oc- Leh supervised the training. for teachers to be academically good with the right attended the function. casion. Reach Ladakh Bulletin Advertisement December 1-15, 2020 | 7

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