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R EACH VOL. 9 ISSUE 15 PAGES 8 L ADAKH B ULLETIN August 16-31, 2021 In Conversation with Fortnightly Special Sonam Angmo 5 Practical steps towards protection of the environment 4

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RK Mathur flagging off the cycle rally organised by in which more than 50 cyclists Shop no. 30, First floor, Former Executive Councillor, Hill Council, Leh also the sitting Councillor of constituency, took part. Taru Namgyal complex, Leh Konchok Stanzin raising border area issues. Contact: 9622968086 or 9419304234 Reach Ladakh Correspondent The publication aimed at disseminating Stanzin Dasal “As there is relaxation in height, there information on important policies and should also, be a relaxation in a physi- Email: Leh: UT Administration launched vari- Leh: Former Executive Councillor, Hill schemes implemented by the Adminis- cal test for a candidate of high altitude [email protected] ous initiatives as a part of the Azadi Ka Council, Leh also the sitting Councillor tration and LAHDC, Leh in , areas”, he added. Amrit Mahotsav on the second anniver- of Chushul constituency, Konchok Stan- and highlighting notable stories and sary of Ladakh’s status zin raised various issues faced by the peo- Konchok Stanzin appealed to UT admin- achievements. on August 5. ple residing in Border areas of Leh district istration, MP Ladakh, Hill Council, and DISCLAIMER Addressing the gathering, LG Mathur during a press conference convened at all other concerned leaders and officials RK Mathur flagged off the sustainable Reach Ladakh does not take respon- highlighted the role of the local commu- Council Secretariat on August 11. to make the vacancy of border battalion cleanliness drive with the tagline ‘Swa- sibility for the contents of the Ad- nity in maintaining a clean environment. reserved to the young candidates resid- chh Ladakh Swasth Ladakh’, five e-bus- Talking about the recent recruitment is- vertisements Display/classified pub- He sought cooperation from the resi- ing in border areas only. es each for Leh and districts, and sues in the Border battalion of Ladakh lished in this newspaper. The paper dents in keeping Ladakh clean to achieve a cycle rally organised by Ladakh Police Police, Konchok Stanzin said, “I have Highlighting other issues of border areas does not endorse the same. Readers a healthy society. are requested to verify the contents in which more than 50 cyclists took part. always raised the point that youths resid- he said that the expectation of developed on their own before acting there upon. He also handed over the keys of Refuge Citing various initiatives taken by the ing in border areas should be given some border areas with all facilities after UT Compactor and Grabbing Machine to the villagers and residents in cleaning and relaxation and preference in recruitment status is all in vain. Municipal Committee Leh and launched conserving the ecosystem, LG Mathur drive carried out by various organisation “Two years went and if we look back at the bilingual magazine, ‘Leh Phonya’ termed Ladakhi society as culturally be it Police, Army, Paramilitary forces, the status of border areas, it is just the published by the Department of Infor- conscious of cleanliness and sanitation etc. The recently held border battalion same. The health system, education, mation and Public Relations. habits. He also stressed the need for in- recruitment rally is a good opportunity electricity, telecom, and infrastructure culcating the habit of generating mini- for all the youths of border areas and for Leh Phonya, a century-old publication are still not up to the mark. All this has mal garbage and removing single-use which many have prepared themselves was started by the Moravian Mission- compelled people of border areas to mi- plastic from the lives of the people. He but it’s unfortunate to see that only 4 got aries in the first decade of the 20th cen- grate”, he added. selected the reason for which is unable tury under the name Ladakh Phonya. ...Continues on Page 2 to understand”. ...Continues on Page 2

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L-G launches Tourist Wing of Ladakh Police National Handloom Day: Week-long handicraft with various tourism agencies, the District Administration, the exhibition organised in Leh, Kargil health facilities, and other stake- holders for effective coordina- Reach Ladakh Correspondent tion in the face of an emergency. Leh: Celebrating National Han- “A balance between assisting dloom Day, Department of In- the tourists and adherence to the dustries and Commerce, UT legal aspects will be the key el- Ladakh organised a week-long ement defining the successful exhibition of local products in operation of this new Tourist Leh and Kargil from August 7. Wing”, stated LG Mathur. Over 30 local artisans, craftsper- Lieutenant Governor, RK Mathur flagging off Ladakh Police Tourist Wing vehi- Highlighting the need for the ad- son, and entrepreneurs from Leh cles at Police Line, . dition of other dedicated branch- and 25 in Kargil are showcasing Reach Ladakh Correspondent period, Ladakh Police has come es, LG Mathur mentioned the their products. a long way and has attained land- Leh: Lieutenant Governor, RK suggestion made by the ADG The Swadeshi Movement which Lt. Governor, R K Mathur interacting with local weavers during the National mark achievements. He said that, Mathur launched the Tourist Police, Satish Khandare regard- was launched on 7th August Handloom Day. with suitable communication Wing of Ladakh Police and ing the addition of a Water Wing 1905 had encouraged indige- and technological support, the and culture of Ladakh. He said avenues to uplift the Handicraft flagged off nine dedicated vehi- to the Police Department. He nous industries and in particu- Tourist Wing of Ladakh Police, that the world-famous pashmina & Handloom sector of Ladakh. cles for the new wing on August said that post-relevant training; lar handloom weavers. In 2015, can handle rescue missions and has its roots in Ladakh and the He added that special emphasis 6 at Police Line, Choglamsar. the Water Wing can handle acci- the Govt. of decided to other medical emergencies faced new generation is moving away is being given to products such dental drowning cases and also designated August 7 every year, by tourists and suggested that from this kind of livelihood, and as Pashmina, Yak wool, Camel The Tourist Wing of Ladakh Po- perform medical evacuations as the National Handloom Day. they be well-equipped with first- the option to promote it must be wool, etc. and improvement in lice will deal with issues faced through water systems. The day is celebrated to honour aid and oxygen supplies. explored. the complete value and supply by the tourists and ensure envi- the handloom community and ronment-friendly activities by He congratulated the Ladakh chain is another major focus of R K Mathur urged that this new acknowledge their contribution Advisor Narula further added the tourists visiting Ladakh. Police, particularly their tourist the Department. He informed to India's socio-economic devel- that UT Administration has been wing be trained suitably to create wing, and wished them the best that the process of Geographical opment. focusing on upskilling design, L-G Mathur stated that in a short flawless communication system in their future endeavors. Indicator (GI) tagging for pash- skill improvement, and provid- During the inaugural day in mina is in its completion stage. ing various marketing opportuni- Leh, Lt. Governor, R K Mathur nd ties. He also appealed to the arti- He also informed that the Depart- appreciated the Department of Hill Council, Leh, celebrates 2 anniversary of sans to take benefit from various ment is focussing on branding Industries and Commerce for schemes like the Weaver Mudra and advertising of the produce of organising multiple exhibitions, scheme and others. He also em- Ladakh, which is presently not Ladakh’s UT status workshops, and events in their Unveils Kushok Bakula Rinpoche’s bust at Council Secretariat phasized creating awareness and known to the mainland. endeavor towards taking Lada- empowering the artisans so that Reach Ladakh Correspondent kh’s handloom industry to newer Highlighting the initiatives, they are in a position to maxi- heights. Biswas added that they have al- Leh: LAHDC, Leh celebrated mize their income. ready tied up with national-lev- the second anniversary of the He stated that handloom has Executive Councillor, Hand- el institutions such as National formation of the Union territory been an integral part of Ladakhi loom, Ghulam Mehdi Ashoor Institute for Fashion Technol- of Ladakh after the bifurcation of tradition and with the right-hand said that this kind of exhibition ogy, NID Ahmedabad, Central the erstwhile state of Jammu & holding and encouragement, this will provide opportunities to the Leather Research Institute, Wool into UT of J&K and UT sector holds the great economic artisans to earn their livelihood Research Association, and others of Ladakh on August 5, 2019. potential to make Ladakh pros- through Handicraft and Han- for establishing high-quality pro- Celebrating the day, H.E Late per. 19th Kushok Gyalsras Bakula dlooms sectors. He expressed duction, storage, packaging, etc. He further stated that almost 70- hope that the UT administration Rinpoche’s bust was unveiled at Director, Industries and Com- 80% of this sector witness wom- will continue providing support Council Secretariat on August 5. merce Department, Ladakh, en's involvement and providing to encourage the artisans and Moses Kunzang said that UT La- His Eminence Togdan Rinpoche the required impetus to this sec- also expressed his appreciation dakh is celebrating Handlooms was the Chief Guest. CEC, Tashi Unveiling of H.E Late 19th Kushok Gyalsras Bakula Rinpoche’s bust at Council tor will encourage women to be- to the Department for proving Secretariat, Leh. Day for the first time both in Leh Gyalson; MP Ladakh, Jamyang come self-reliant and financially marketing opportunities in Delhi and Kargil districts. He informed Tsering Namgyal; Executive bution of late Kushok Bakula isting peace and harmony among independent. for the local artisans. Councillors, councilors, Mem- Rinpoche during the struggling the people of Ladakh. about various training programs bers of Bakula Memorial Soci- days of Ladakh demanding UT Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula Secretary, Industries and Com- being carried out by the Depart- H.E Togdan Rinpoche stressed ety, Monks of Monastery, status. He added that we should said that the Handloom has been merce, Saugat Biswas informed ment in different villages of La- the need for strengthening the Religious and Political Organi- strengthen our relationships and an intrinsic part of the heritage that the Department is exploring dakh. foundation of the newly formed zation heads, Veteran Political work collectively for the future Union Territory. He highlighted Leaders and district officers at- of Ladakh as per the vision of the the need for maintaining the tra- tended the ceremony. late Kushok Bakula Rinpoche. dition of brotherhood among all The Philosophy of A new book of Sonam Wang- CEC Tashi Gyalson expressed communities and Ladakhi society chuk Shakspo, titled, “Ek Yug his gratitude to Prime Minister, at large. He shared his experienc- Sonam Phuntsog (Achinathang) argued and discussed at various the language of Bhutan is called Pravertak, Kushok Bakula Rin- Narendra Modi for the formation es working with veteran leaders level. ‘Zongkha’ and their script is The local language of the region poche – Ek Jeevni” Ver- of the Union Territory of Ladakh, including the late Kushok Bakula ‘Tibetan’. For this reason, it is Baltistan (now in Pakistan), Kar- According to my research about sion translated by Nitin Vaidya understanding the importance of Rinpoche for the welfare of Lada- difficult for Bhoti as a language gil and Leh is same i.e. the Lada- the language in Indian histo- was also released. the development of Ladakh for khi people in the past times. to get recognition in the constitu- khi language script. In Kargil and ry all around India the Bho- the nation. Congratulating the tion of India. Also it was already President, Bakula Memorial So- Family members of the martyrs Baltistan it is called ‘Ighe’ while ti language does not exist. In people of Ladakh on the second mentioned as Ladakhi and not ciety extended his gratitude to who laid down their lives during in Leh it is called ‘Bodhi’ which the book called ‘Vishal Shabd anniversary of the formation of Bhoti. the Hill Council Leh for putting the agitation period in Ladakh is actually a Tibetan script. The Sagar’ based on Indian History UT Ladakh, CEC Gyalson high- up a bust of Kushok Bakula Rin- were felicitated. Quiz Compe- dialect differs in these regions (page 1035) it is mentioned that The people of UT Ladakh want lighted the contribution of many poche at the Council Secretariat tition organized by the News due to the distance between plac- Bhoti is called the language of their cultural heritage protect- leaders who have even sacrificed which is a sign of integrity, and Wing of All India Radio Leh on es. Few years ago members of Bhutan and also referred to the ed and hence suggest that the their lives for the cause of Lada- to remember his legacy and vi- the occasion of the Golden Jubi- the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural people of Bhutan just like peo- textbook in schools should be kh during the initial days of agi- sion for the Modern Ladakh. lee celebration of AIR Leh and Association named the Ladakhi ple and language of Kashmir written in their mother tongue tation. He added that we should the upcoming 75 glorious years language as ‘Bhoti’ which was are called Kashmiri. Nowadays, instead of Tibetan. Addressing the gathering, MP work towards making Ladakh of India’s Independence was also Ladakh highlighted the contri- sustainable and maintain the ex- launched.

nd Development in Changthang border areas not satsfactory even L-G launches several initiatives on 2 anniversary of Ladakh’s UT after UT status, says former EC Konchok Stanzin ...Continued from page 1 Secretary Tourism, Mehboob Ali Khan shared that the cleanliness drive would be held from August 5 ...Continued from page 1 need in this fast-growing digital world. He said that also urged the need for strictly following the prac- to 15. He highlighted the initiative of the Tourism the education sector is suffering in border areas be- tice of waste segregation and recycling for a suc- Department is conducting a cleanliness drive every Konchok said, “After UT status, development is cause of the lack of internet facilities. cessful waste management system. month to keep Ladakh clean. seen in areas around the bureaucrats, and hill coun- cil but the people living in the border areas are still He stressed the need for practical and proper imple- Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson, Advisor, Umang Narula; ADGP Ladakh, Satish living high hopes and expectations. It is always mentation of the Changthang Development Pack- appreciated the steps taken by the UT Administra- Khandare; Divisional Commissioner, Saugat said that the border areas are top priorities at every age designed to cater to the core needs of the pasto- tion led by LG Mathur in starting several initiatives. Biswas; Inspector General, BS Tuti; Secretary level but the work progress and implementation is ral and agro-pastoral communities of Changthang. He emphasized the need for mass participation in Information, Padma Angmo, Secretary, Animal zero on the ground.” The financial package was aimed to cover critical making such initiatives successful to protect the nat- Husbandry, Ravinder Kumar; SSP Rajiv Pandey; infrastructural development, housing, health, edu- ural resources and the fragile ecosystem of Ladakh. Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Suse, and He also spoke about the issues of telecom con- cation, employment opportunity, telecommunica- He urged Ladakhis to contribute to build a strong concerned officials from different organizations nectivity in border areas and stressed the need to tion, energy, sports, livestock essentials, etc. foundation for the newly Union territory of Ladakh. and NGOs were present during the occasion. resolve the issues as telecommunication is a basic Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News August 16-31, 2021 | 3

Cultural Academy, Leh, organises poetic Delhi University, sign MoU for symposium, releases ‘Shesrig Melong’ book academic collaboration Reach Ladakh Correspondent Leh: A Memorandum of Under- standing (MoU) was signed be- tween the University of Ladakh and the University of Delhi on August 5 for scientific and aca- demic collaboration. The MoU aims at encouraging the pursuit of scientific and aca- demic collaboration between the During the signing of MoU, C. C.Phunsog expressed gratitude During the release of Bi-monthly journals and publications ‘Sheeraza’ and the first Ladakhi Publications of 1976 academic and research centres of Phunsog, Vice-Chancellor; Im- to the Vice-Chancellor, Univer- ‘Shesrig Melong’ translated in English. the two Universities; exchange teeaz Kacho, Registrar; Profes- sity of Delhi for having facili- Reach Ladakh Correspondent The book ‘Shesrig Melong’ (Mir- Dr. Jamyang Gyaltson said that of faculty/staff and students, or- sor Deskyong Namgyal, Dean, tated the collaboration between ror of Culture) 1976 is translated the poetic symposium should ganizing faculty development Academic Affairs/Controller of the two Universities particularly Leh: A poetic symposium by Dr. Nawang Tsering, Former be organized more often. He programmes, providing hands- Examinations; Dr.Sonam Joldan, for reposing faith in the newborn themed, ‘Environment and Car- Principal, Central Institute of said that the dissemination of on experience to students of the In-charge, Centre for Himalayan University of Ladakh. Congrat- bon- neutral’ was organised by Buddhist Studies, Leh-Ladakh & information on important topics University of Ladakh regarding & Trans-Himalayan Studies and ulating the University of Delhi the Academy of Arts, Culture & edited by Dr. Thupstan Norboo, through an artistic form is praise- various advanced technologies Dr.Stanzin Mantok, Assistant for the fact that it will turn hun- Languages, Leh on August 9 at Editor of Cultural Academy, worthy. Similarly, Dr. Nawang available in the University of Professor of Commerce from dred years old next year, he ex- Lotsava Auditorium. Leh. The publication comprises Tsering added that translation is Delhi to expand their knowledge University of Ladakh were pressed hope that the University The Bi-monthly journals and important articles on varied as- important to disseminate the in- horizon; encouraging and facil- present. Professor P.C. Joshi, would extend the much-needed publications ‘Sheeraza’ and the pects of Ladakh like art, culture, formation to a larger audience. itating inter-University student Vice-Chancellor; Dr.Vikas Gup- hand-holding to the University first Ladakhi Publications of 1976 literature, geography, history, and faculty visits; joint research ta, Registrar; Professor K.Rat- of Ladakh in its quest towards Dr. Thupstan Norboo briefed ‘Shesrig Melong’ translated in En- script, folklore, painting, archi- and publications activities; shar- nabali, Dean, Academic Activ- excellence. He assured that the about the publication and wel- glish were also released as a part of tecture, performing, arts, ancient ing library resources as well as ities & Projects among others University of Ladakh would comed the gathering. ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’. arts, and others. providing access to laboratory from University of Delhi were leave no stone unturned in mak- facilities and organizing joint present. ing the collaboration abiding and Ph.D. programmes. productive. First meeting of Ladakh Pollution Control Committee held in Leh Two-day workshop for ICDS workers held in Leh Committee approves proposal to outsource scientific and administrative staff learning methods and practising yoga at AWCs in Kargil, would be replicated in other AWCS at the earliest. The concerned ICDS officials shared the issues faced by them and Secretary Padma assured to take up the matter forward after qualitative analysis of the issues. Director, Social Welfare Depart- ment, Mohammad Mumtaz Ali Reach Ladakh Correspondent the functioning of ICDS pro- expressed hope that the work- grammes in Ladakh. Leh: Two-day workshop for shop would be the ideal platform field functionaries on various He also stressed the need to work for exchanging ideas on the best schemes implemented through hard to provide all the facilities practices implemented through Integrated Child Development available at the Anganwadi cen- ICDS. He also shared the details about the administrative formal- During the first meeting of the Pollution Control Committee at the UT Secretariat. Scheme (ICDS) in Leh was con- tres, including providing run- cluded on August 5. ning water and dry toilets. L-G ities required for the smooth Mathur hoped to see the process functioning of the ICDS centres Reach Ladakh Correspondent proposal to outsource the Scien- Ladakh. The workshop was organised by and the proper implementation tific and Administrative staff for of co-locating Anganwadi cen- Leh: Principal Secretary, For- The Chairman, Ladakh Cham- the Social and Tribal Welfare of the various schemes under the PCC UT of Ladakh for which tres with schools carried out on est, Ecology & Climate Change, ber of Industries Tashi Gyalson Department of UT Ladakh as a them. Ladakh Administration be re- a priority basis. UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal raised the issue of issuance of part of the Azadi ka Amrut Ma- quested to provide the requisite Child Development Project Of- chaired the first meeting of the Consent to Operate (COO) to hotsav celebrations. Lieutenant Speaking on the possibility of funds. It was informed that the ficer (CDPO), Kharu, and Pollution Control Committee at the Guests Houses & MSMEs. Governor, UT Ladakh, R K the third Covid-19 wave, LG Central Pollution Control Board presented the best initia- the UT Secretariat on August 6. He informed that there exists a Mathur, was the chief guest for Mathur shared that the admin- (CPCB) already sanctioned eight tives/practices taken under the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant the concluding ceremony. istration would soon launch a Detailed discussion on varied Water Quality Monitoring Sta- drive to boost the immunity of ICDS project in their respective (FSTP) in Leh Town which has Appreciating the contribution of issues such as the Mandate and tions for UT Ladakh under the the population yet to be vaccinat- areas. Similarly, ICDS supervi- been developed by an interna- the ICDS workers during the pan- Duties of the Ladakh Pollution National Water Monitoring Pro- ed, i.e. children below 18 years sors from Leh and Kargil dis- tional NGO, namely, BORDA demic in monitoring COVID-19 Control Committee, Outsourcing gramme (NWMP). The funds and pregnant women. He said tricts shared best practices and of Germany. He requested the cases and distribution of rations, Scientific and Engineering staff, under the head ‘Machinery and that the ICDS workers would success stories from their areas. Member Secretary CPCB to send R K Mathur highlighted their setting up of Air, Water and Noise Equipment' are presently avail- play a pivotal role in delivering a team of experts from CPCB to noteworthy role and the need for Resource persons from National monitoring stations was held. able for the procurement of immunity boosters and health ascertain whether treatment of their continued assistance for the Institute Planning Corporation equipment for these stations. supplements to children and Discussion was also held on the the Faecal Sludge / Sewage at community at large. and Child Development (NIPC- pregnant women. delegation of Powers to issue During the meeting, the Com- this plant would be sufficient as CD), Mohali, Dr. Monika Shar- The workshop for the field func- consents under section 21 of the mittee proposed that LPCC may per Norms for giving COO to the Secretary, Social Welfare, Pad- ma and Sunil Kumar, shared the tionaries of ICDS focused on Air (Prevention and Control of seek the assistance of CPCB to Guest Houses / MSMEs on this ma Angmo stressed the need for best practices in ICDS based on learning and replicating the best Pollution) Act, 1981 and Section prepare a comprehensive pro- disposal technique. The Member learning and adopting best prac- supplementary nutrition, ear- practices followed at different 25/26 of the Water (Prevention posal for setting up of these Secretary CPCB said he would tices followed by the AWCs un- ly childhood care & education, Anganwadi Centres (AWCs). and Control of Pollution) Act, stations, including preparation send the expert/s as soon as all der ICDS in both Leh and Kargil community participation & prac- ICDS is one of the flagship pro- 1974, the delegation of Adminis- of bid documents for the estab- the DPR / Data of the said Plant districts. She expressed hope to tices under corporate social re- grammes of the Government of trative Powers, and delegation of lishment, operation and mainte- & the Technology used in it are see AWCs in Kargil co-located sponsibility & NGOs. They also India and represents one of the Financial Powers. The Commit- nance of the stations. sent to the CPCB by the PCC with schools or other govern- shared other best practices fol- world’s largest and unique pro- tee deliberated on these propos- Ladakh. ment buildings on the line of lowed under ICDS in other parts Dr Pawan Kotwal requested grammes for early childhood als and approved them. AWCs in Leh districts. She add- of the country. the experts of CPCB to extend The Committee approved the care and development for chil- ed that the interaction between The Committee was informed handholding support to the new- adoption of the consent fee struc- dren under the 0-6 age group. Director, Social Welfare Depart- the ICDS functionaries of both that the Ladakh Pollution Con- ly constituted PCC of the UT of ture which was in force in Lada- ment, Leh, Mohd Mumtaz Ali; districts should continue even trol Committee was constitut- Ladakh so that it can discharge kh before the bifurcation of the L-G Mathur lauded the initia- District Planning Officer, ICDS, beyond the workshop. ed on March 25, 2021, as per its functions effectively as soon erstwhile state of J&K into UT tive of the Social Welfare De- Leh, Tsering Palden; District partment for organising the section 4 of the Water Preven- as possible. of J&K and UT of Ladakh. Secretary Padma stated that the Social Welfare Officers; Child workshop aimed at learning tion and Control of Pollution best practices adopted by AWCs Development Project Officers Member Secretary of CPCB, Dr. Preet Pal Singh, Chief Conser- and adopting the best practic- Act,1974 and section 6 of the Air in Ladakh, including grading and ICDS Supervisors from both Prashant Gargava, assured that vator of Forest gave a detailed es implemented through ICDS Prevention and Control of Pollu- Anganwadi Centres at Nubra, Leh and Kargil districts and the they will provide all the nec- presentation on the Ladakh Pol- in Leh and Kargil districts. He tion Act), 1981. Poshan Vatika (Nutri Graden) concerned departmental offi- essary technical guidance and lution Control Committee. hoped that the workshop would at Marteselang, using local or- cials participated in the two-day The Committee approved the assistance to the PCC of UT of prove beneficial for improving ganic materials for teaching and workshop. 4 | August 16-31, 2021 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin Practical steps towards protection of the environment By His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama factories, restaurants, hotels and residences, on both sides of thoroughfares. In order to protect the These days the environment- the source of life for growth of whatever has been planted in the best all beings in the world including Tibet, the Land way, people should advise their children not to of Snows- is undergoing extensive degeneration. harm them. This definitely is a beneficial service to At this time it is extremely important that every oneself and others and, in fact, to all living beings. human being, according to his or her ability, con- sistently puts effort into ensuring the conservation In Tibet, previously there was a good tradition of in- and protection of this planet's environment and its stituting laws to safeguard hills and valleys for un- inhabitants. protected and unsupported wild animals and birds and for the protection of various defenseless crea- The benefits of an "undefiled environment are tures. We should maintain the continuity of this tra- many; for instance, a healthy tree purifies the air dition. At the present time, a few thoughtless people and supplies oxygen for living beings to breathe. It hunt wild animals and catch fish and seals, through harmonizes the elements and increases life expec- their craving for money and material goods. It is tancy. Its shade provides a refreshing place to rest. noble work for self and others, and for present and It brings rain at the right time. It nourishes crops future lives, to stop all of this from happening. and livestock, and balances the temperature. It con- tributes to an attractive landscape and continually Similarly, it is inappropriate randomly to discard replenishes its surroundings. It brings about natural fruit-peel, paper, plastic bottles, old cloths, food development in the spheres of education, econom- leftovers and other kinds of garbage. Nor should ics and so forth. people urinate and defecate everywhere. Such things spoil the beauty of the landscape and are a The drawbacks of a polluted environment include a hazard to health and hygiene. There are some peo- decline in the pure, cool qualities of the oceans and ple, especially, who tie their worn cloths and fallen lakes, so that the creatures dwelling in those plac- hair to the branches of trees. This looks extremely es are disturbed. The loss of vegetation and forests unattractive, so from now on this habit should be causes degeneration in the earth's nourishment. abandoned. Rain does not fall when it is needed. Unprecedented In short, this is a request that, through understand- fierce storms rage, and so on. So there are many and also is an indispensable offering item every- ing the interdependent nature of the world and its disadvantages. It is generally beneficial to plant various types of where in performing religious activities, such as the inhabitants, people will implement practices based From the Dharma point of view our teacher, the trees, as mentioned above. In particular, fruit trees visualization of meditational deities. Moreover, if upon unmistakenly accepting the correct means to king of Shakya, was also born at the foot of a provide a living and nourishment predominantly for there are colorful flowers and then you offer them cherish the potential of the vast natural realm. tree. He attained enlightenment under a tree, and humans, as well as benefit to many other sentient through visualization to the Triple Gem, the bene- May the attractive and healthy forests be increased in finally passed away under a tree. Particularly in creatures. They help to improve health and increase fit of a swift accumulation of merit occurs. What is all the one hundred directions! May sentient creatures the Vinaya of the holy Dharma, fully ordained appetite, and so forth. So it certainly is important more, when people who are experiencing mess and be freed from untimely death and live happy lives! monks are taught how [0 nurture trees and so on. to plant trees. an imbalanced mind stroll for a while in a garden,

From that we can understand that planting and their minds are benefited by becoming refreshed Likewise, planting flowers also is a pure virtuous nurturing trees are virtuous acts. Moreover, the and filled with pleasure. act. For example, when making a mandala offer- wisdom deities of the non-mundane worlds, as ing we pray that the ground may be covered with Therefore, the whole of society needs to take an (Source: Official webpage of His Holiness the 14th well as various local devas, nagas and spirits, in- incense and strewn with flowers. Flowers assist us interest in planting various kinds of trees and flow- Dalai Lama. This message was delivered on Tibet- habit trees. That also leads LIS ro understand in accumulating merit and purifying obscurations, ers around monasteries, schools, offices, hospitals, an Democracy Day, September 2, 1994.) that trees are by nature extremely important.

SoulSpeak P.P. Wangchuk Make the best use of your day You must have heard this many times: Live ev- ery day as if it were your last. Some of us may enjoy mocking over it and say: Why should I International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples do that? I will live many more years! Yes, sure, On 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decid- you should live for many more years, certainly. ed, in its resolution 49/214, that the International Day of the World’s But if you understand the inherent meaning of Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every year. The date the phrase, you will not only live long but will have a great one too. marks the day of the first meeting, in 1982, of the UN Working Group on the world's indigenous peoples. The United Nations says that they Indigenous Populations. The theme for International Day of Indigenous have a special relationship with their lands and have a different way The phrase means that one should never leave today’s work for to- Peoples 2021 is “Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the -- based on their worldview and priorities -- of looking at the devel- morrow, and that tomorrow’s work not for the day after. A good and call for a new social contract”. The people around the world, the United opment. The day serves as a reminder to all of us that we need to do productive day is one when you fulfil all your commitments on the Nations says, must raise their voice and demand indigenous peoples' in- much more than what we have done so far for indigenous people. day itself because tomorrow you may have many other things to cop clusion, participation and approval in the constitution of a system with Worldwide, people are encouraged to spread the United Nations' up with. And who knows tomorrow you may not be able to do any- social and economic benefits for all. message of protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous thing because of certain unavoidable circumstances? Unique cultures, traditions, languages, and knowledge systems define people. In other words, the phrase means one should make the best use of any moment, any day. A day gone can never be recalled, and hence any work left undone on any day leaves an unbridgeable gap forever.

“You can, and you should. And, if you are brave enough to start, you will.” That was US author Stephen King on how to determine your- l Shakespeare wrote some of the most self and get going to tackle any issue. Only doers can do, and their beloved and revered pieces of literature only mantra is: Action, action, action. the world has ever known, but in order to craft his plays and poems, he sometimes The first step any day is to convince yourself that any day is a good l Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra resorted to making up his own words. In day, and that hurdles might come any day. Therefore, in a sense, became the first athlete from the coun- fact, The Bard is said to have come up there can’t be a good day or a bad day when you are on a mission. try to win a gold in track and field in the with more than 1,700 words including Olympics. He threw a distance of 87.58m moonbeam, laughable, eyeball, bump, Getting back to our main theme of forgetting the past, one can say to pick up the gold medal at the Tokyo puking, champion, bedroom, excitement, that we are what we are just because of our past experiences. Those Olympics 2021. and zany. of us who had tried and succeeded in getting out of negativity would only thank our past for our present. And those who could not go l Boxer Lovlina Borgohain from Assam l Guinea pigs are social animals that along with the vicissitudes of time can only regret and try to change became the third Indian boxer to win an prefer the companionship of another their mindsets for a better tomorrow. Olympic medal. She won bronze at To- guinea pig. Therefore, it is illegal to own kyo Olympics 2021, becoming the third just one of the little critters in Switzer- Courtesy: WongWorld to win an Olympic medal in the sport af- land. The writer is a New Delhi-based Editor-at-large, columnist and pro- ter Vijender Singh and Mary Kom. fessional speaker Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News August 16-31, 2021 | 5

In Conversation with Sonam Angmo, Mushroom Grower Interviewed by Tenzin Dajon

again and yes, I did it. Q. Brief us about yourself and how you got into farming? Financial constraints are the main problems of every entrepreneur. I researched loans Like all other students, I too explored various opportunities asked people’s opinion and govt schemes, gave an interview for JKEDI regarding mushroom production. and suggestion on various career options. I was interested in studying science and But unfortunately, J&K was bifurcated into two Union Territories, and financing chose medical subject as a field of study. I appeared JK Common Entrance Exam through JKEDI got stopped and others (NABARD & SBI RSETI) aren't pro- and got agriculture as a field of study. Though I had no plans of studying agricul- viding loans for mushroom cultivation in Ladakh. And Agri-related departments ture but was curious to study about it so I decided to go with it and found it very here weren't confident enough to invest in this venture as it was only in the re- interesting subject to learn. I pursued Master's in Agri biotechnology. search part at that time. Where ever I got the chance I strongly asked for the need I got an opportunity to work with LEDeG and got to learn and know more about of financial support for mushroom entrepreneurs like me from govt. Later I came Leh. During that time agriculture and farming-related activities were considered to know about DIC loan schemes where they provide loans for lab construction unprofitable, unfashionable, and low-grade work. Food is a basic need, but work- but not for mushroom cultivation. So, I applied to DIC for spawn production this ing in the field is considered not a good option. Farmers are an important part of year. Took time to gain the trust of my family but their support has helped me to our society and to support the farming community I chose farming activity in stand firm on my decision. general and mushroom cultivation in particular. Some other challenges are that our society doesn't consider farming as a Q. How do you see the Brand Ladakh initiatives? Is it helpful to full-time profession/job. In addition to this if someone with high qualifi- promote local agricultural products? cations decides to pursue this profession then people consider it as a fail- ure. Some have even suggested me to get a secure job as being woman it It is a good initiative taken by DIC (Department of Industry & Com- becomes more difficult to pursue our dreams later in life. merce) to bring all local entrepreneurs under one roof and to sell their products under one banner. This will help in encouraging all local en- ‌Taking the path less taken is one of the biggest challenges in itself as trepreneurs and give them a platform to promote and sell their prod- it is full of roller coaster of emotions. But no matter what I always ucts. It is presently established at Tourist Information Centre and Ho- reminded myself that my main purpose was to motivate others espe- tel Grand Dragon where tourists could buy authentic local products. cially youngsters towards Agriculture and allied ventures. There is no Ladakh-specific market like Tibetan and Kashmiri market. ‌I am happy to tell you that people have already started cultivated In Brand Ladakh stall, I sent few packets of mushrooms and within mushrooms in different parts of Ladakh, many organizations are

few days I got a message to send few more packets. It is a clear indica- Message to the readers giving training on mushroom cultivation, and even in a recent meet-

tion that local produce has a good response from the tourists. The La- ing with EC Agriculture came to know that they are ready to fully dakh-specific market is the need of the hour to promote local products. We should purchase local“ products to support the farming com- support the upcoming mushroom cultivators. I suggest all the young aspiring entrepreneur's research first on all avenues before deciding. Q. You are a well-known mushroom grower. What are the chal- “munity and never discourage them who wants to do agriculture as it Also, there will be challenges, failures but try nothing is impossible. lenges that one has to face at the initial stages? Do have any advice is also a profession. for the new entrepreneur? Q. Is farming sustainable and commercially successful in Ladakh? After completing my Master's study, I got support from my family Farming is sustainable for sure and is well proven during the which boosted my confidence. In 2018, KVK under Dr. Vikas Gupta's did one-month training in KVK and opened my first unit at home. A COVID-19 lockdown days. The pandemic has crippled every sector guidance conducted a research study on mushrooms. I contacted him practical implication of what was learned is a different experience. My but Ladakh being a tourist destination area, people who are direct- first trial was unsuccessful but it didn’t stop me from trying. I tried and gathered a lot of information regarding the production. Later, I ...Continues on Page 6

Fortnight Highlights

Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse launched a clean- Brand Ladakh, an initiative by Department of Industries and Commerce to bring Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, called on Minister liness drive to clean the water sources at Tetsa Spang in as a part all local entrepreneurs under one roof and sell their products under one banner. for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K Singh, and discussed various of the ongoing ‘Paani Maah’ under Jal Jeevan Mission and sustainable issues related to power and renewable energy of Ladakh. cleanliness drive.

Pawan Hans conducted successful trail landing at Markha Helipad. 7 days long traditional folk music (daman and surna) workshop organised by the Ladakh Academy of Art Culture and Languages Kargil at Garkhon Changrah. Around 30 children participated in the music workshop. 6 | August 16-31, 2021 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

Pawan Hans MI- 172 helicopter lands successfully in Sapi Ladakh to host first Himalayan Film Festival Recce of helipads conducted in Barsoo Khandi and Chechesna to check the feasibility of helicopter landing lagers to ease up the aerial trans- portation. Meanwhile, the team of officers and Pawan Hans crew members conducted the recce of Barsoo Khandi and Chechesna Sankoo civil helipads to check the fea- sibility of helicopter landing on these helipads. In the coming day’s trial landing will also be done on the helipads at Tan- gole, , , Pad- Successful trial landing of Pawan Hans MI-172 helicopter at the newly con- um-, Lungnak, and Kar- structed helipad at Sapi village. gyak.

Reach Ladakh Correspondent Sukhadeve for taking serious ef- Pertinently, successful trial land- forts in the operation of helicop- ings at 4 helipads in Kargil Dis- Kargil: Trial landing of Pawan Reach Ladakh Correspondent dian Panorama selected films community of the region and en- ter services in the remote village trict including Drass, Hinaskot, will be showcased during the courage fresh talent. Hans MI-172 helicopter was Kargil: UT Administration of of Sapi. He further said that the Namkila-Wakha, and Kargil festival. Master classes and In done at the newly constructed Ladakh is hosting the first edi- Padma Angmo, Secretary, Infor- importance of the helicopter ser- Civil Helipad have already been -conversation sessions with re- helipad at Sapi village in the tion of “The Himalayan Film mation, Ladakh convened the vices becomes very crucial for successfully done in the recent nowned film personalities aim- presence of the DC, Kargil, San- Festival-2021” (THFF) from first preparatory meeting with the village especially in winter past. ing to impart necessary skills tosh Sukhadeve on August 7. September 24 to 28, 2021 at Leh the officials of DIPR, Leh and months when the village gets and networking opportunities to SSP, Kargil, Anayat Ali Choud- in collaboration with the Direc- Kargil. Ghulam Nabi Tak, Dep- Executive Councilor, Councilor completely cut off from the rest budding as well as established hary; ADC, Kargil, Tsering Mo- torate of Film Festivals, Ministry uty Director, Information & PR, Choskore, Constituency, Nassir of the world due to which people filmmakers will also be orga- tup; Executive Engineer, R&B of Information and Broadcast- Ladakh and Mohd Ali Tak, AD Hussain Munshi extended grat- particularly patients suffer a lot. 2nd Kacho Mehmood Ali; Nodal nized during the festival. itude to the UT Administration ing, GoI. Kargil on August 11. The villagers also expressed Officer Pawan Hans/ Civil Heli- There will also be a competition Ladakh, Department of Civil Popular films from the Hima- She said that the film festival gratitude to the UT Adminis- pads, Muhammad Hassan, pilot, section for short films and doc- Aviation Ladakh, CEC, LAH- layan states viz Assam, Sikkim, also aims to create an interactive tration and LAHDC, Kargil for crew members of Pawan Hans umentaries to recognize talented DC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Me- and exposure platform to pro- taking the initiative which was a and villagers of Sapi were pres- film-makers in the Himalayan and Deputy Commissioner and ghalaya, Nagaland, Uttrakhand, mote aspiring local film makers long pending demand of the vil- ent on the occasion. region of India, connect to the CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal and to showcase Ladakh as an sparsely located film-making Pradesh and Ladakh besides In- attractive film destination. Taxi Union, Kargil, meets Secretary, Transport CEC, Leh, visits Govt. High School , distributes Edu-tabs to students Demands permission to ply Kargil-based taxis across Ladakh Reach Ladakh Correspondent speed up required renovation work and construct proper facil- Kargil: Taxi Union Kargil met ities such as wash facilities for Divisional Commissioner cum better hygiene of the students Secretary Transport Ladakh and teachers at the school. Saugat Biswas on August 10 at Tourist Facilitation Centre and CEC Gyalson visited Hanupata discussed the route permit issue village to inaugurate the annu- faced by the Kargil-based taxis. al archery festival organised by Samstan Ngosdup Tsogspa of Deputy Commissioner and Taxi Union Kargil discussing route permit issue with the Divisional Commis- Hanupata village. He appreciat- CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh sioner cum Secretary Transport Ladakh Saugat Biswa at Tourist Facilitation ed the villagers and the society Sukhadeve, Additional Deputy Centre. for organising such festivals, Commissioner Kargil Tsering CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Tashi Gyalson distributing pre-loaded educational which he termed as an effort to Motup, and representatives of Secretary Biswas assured to con- solve disputes between the Taxi tablet ‘Yountab’ to the students of 9th and 10th standard of Govt High School preserve the region's ancient lo- Taxi Union Kargil were pres- sider the issues for appropriate Unions. (GHS), Wanla. cal culture and heritage. He also ent on the occasion while the measures. He said that there is He further urged the Taxi Unions gave a patient hearing to the RTO, Ladakh; ARTOs of Leh, no restriction on vehicles from Reach Ladakh Correspondent He said that the digitalization of both the districts to work in grievances of the villagers and and Kargil attended the meeting Kargil or Leh who possess State of villages in the Singay Lalok close cooperation to maximize Wanla: CEC, Hill Council, Leh, assured to resolve the issues at through video conference. Permit for plying on their desig- region is in full swing and soon the benefits, provide high-quali- Tashi Gyalson visited Govt High the earliest. nated routes in Ladakh. He urged all the villages of the region will The representatives of Taxi Union ty service and a comfortable ex- School (GHS), Wanla and dis- Taxi Union Kargil to resolve the be connected digitally through a BDC Chairperson, Singay Lalok; Kargil urged the Secretary Trans- perience to the tourists. tributed pre-loaded educational recurring dispute arising be- proper telecommunication net- BDO Singay Lalok, Headmaster/ port to allow them to freely ply on tablet ‘Yountab’ to the students tween the Taxi Unions of Leh He appreciated the Taxi Union work with adequate internet fa- Teachers of GHS Wanla, village the inner routes of Ladakh with- of 9th and 10th standard on Au- and Kargil by mutual talks with Kargil for their resolve to assure cilities. representatives including, Sar- out any interruption. They further gust 10. the mediation of the LAHDCs Leh Taxi Union to ply their ve- panch, Panch, VEC Chairman, requested to remove all blockades He also reviewed the infrastruc- of both Kargil and Leh, and ar- hicles on all applicable routes in Addressing the students, CEC, villagers, and concerned depart- in both the districts of Leh and tural status of the school and rive at an amicable solution. He the . Further, he as- Tashi Gyalson asked students mental officials were present on Kargil and also demanded to ap- directed BDO Singay Lalok to also said that both CEC’s of Leh sured that the newly revised rate to use the tablets judiciously. the occasion. prove and revise the new rate list and Kargil LAHDCs has been list will be notified soon. for the taxi operator unions. requested to mediate and re- In conversation with Sonam Angmo

...Continued from Page 5 cation process should be fast to avoid farmers from NOTICE ly dependent on tourism suffered a lot. It was seen suffering and to make agriculture more sustainable. that during the lockdown days people were mostly Q. How important is it to engage educated youth I, Tsering Choedon D/o Tsetan Phunstok and Tsewang Lhatso R/o Sumdho, engaged in farming activities and realized the im- in agricultural activities? Changthang, Leh, Ladakh lost my class 12th Pass Certificate duly issued by Central Board portance. We have to understand that fertile land of Secondary Education through SOS Tibetan Children Village, Bylakuppe, Mysore, Now Ladakh is a Union Territory, many outsiders will in Ladakh is very limited and we are shrinking it Karnataka under Roll No 4622616 with Session Annual 2016. Now I have to apply for come to explore farm business in Ladakh. Therefore further by doing construction on fertile land instead issuance of duplicate Pass Certificate. Objection if any may be sent to the CBSE Regional Office, youth must come forward to grab the opportunity on of on barren land. The agricultural season of Lada- Old No. 1630 A, 6th Avenue, 3, 6th St, near Sri Devi Hospital, Bharathi Nagar, Anna Nagar, time. Nowadays a lot of domestic tourists are coming kh is unique. We can export our products to other Chennai (Tamil Nadu) within 7 days from date of publication of this notice. and they are not aware of actual Ladakh and how the cities to fill the demand gap. For instance, in other locals are living. We can merge farming with tourism cities peas are grown in winter while we grow them which will boost quality tourism. in July-August. I see a bright future for those who wanted to ex- The good sign is that entrepreneurship has become NOTICE plore this field as the administration and hill coun- a fashion but economically we need to do it on a cil are ready to support financially. Along with in- larger scale. The market issue is a reality but there come generation farming keeps us connected with I, Stanzin Lapoo S/o Lobzang Tashi R/o , Zanskar do hereby notify that I have lost my driving license is a scope and we can create it because the market nature. There is also an option apart from farming, bearing no. JK-1020090007124 and I am applying for duplicate driving license. Objection if any may be for agricultural produce can never end as we cannot one can start marketing and packaging business of conveyed to Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Leh, Ladakh within 10 days from the date of stop eating food. local produce. I feel there should be a farm day to publication. Organic Ladakh is a good initiative but the certifi- attract youth in a farming business. Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News August 16-31, 2021 | 7

Table-top exercise on earthquake hazard held in Leh Divisional Commissioner reviews progress of Reach Ladakh Correspondent its abilities, the list of machines all-important database at district used for dealing with all types of and sub-divisional levels de- Leh: The National Disaster Re- flash flood-related restoration works natural and man-made disasters, signed to respond to all types of sponse Force (NDRF) conducted the restoration work daily. Sau- etc. He stressed the need for co- disasters. its maiden Table Top Exercise gat Biswas directed the Deputy ordination among the stakehold- (TTEx) on the earthquake di- A mock exercise will be conduct- Commissioners of both the dis- ers during a disaster to reduce re- saster at DC Conference Hall on ed on August 3 at the Institute of tricts to stay in touch with the sponse time for rescue measures August 2. Hotel Management, Taski-Thang Sarpanches and Nambardars and as Ladakh is located under level near Lamdon School, Leh, at involve them in the restoration The exercise was held under the IV and V earthquake seismic 11:00 AM by the NDRF team to activities. chairmanship of Shrikant Balasa- zones. sensitize stakeholders with the heb Suse, DC, Leh also the Chair- During the meeting, it was in- Heads of different stakeholders preparedness of the mechanisms man, District Disaster Manage- formed that water tankers have headed by Chief Executive Offi- at the time of an earthquake. ment Authority (DDMA), Leh. been deployed by the PHE de- cer (CEO), DDMA, Leh, Sonam Various stakeholders, including The meeting deliberated on key partment where pipelines are Chosjor, responded to the que- Reach Ladakh Correspondent within 30-45 days. Revenue, Police, UTDRF/ Civil points, including the opening of damaged. Divisional Commis- ries developed by the NDRF, as Defense, Armed forces, NHPC the NDRF branch in Ladakh, sat- Leh: Divisional Commissioner, “Only exceptionally complicat- sioner directed the deployment per the draft plan of the DDMA, Nimoo-Basgo, PWD, Medical, ellite phone, helipads, medial in- Ladakh, Saugat Biswas reviewed ed works may be allowed to take of adequate tankers till such time Leh. and NGOs were present. frastructure and response team, the progress of flood restoration more time,” he added. water connections are restored. CEO, DDMA Leh, Sonam Chos- hygiene and sanitation, drinking work in Ladakh on August 3. Assistant Commandant, 13th The Executive Engineers of Meanwhile, Divisional Commis- jor also gave a brief presentation water supply, the role of media, Battalion, NDRF, Deve Darshan A detailed discussion on the both the districts were asked to sioner was apprised that the tem- about the draft plan of DDMA awareness, and training regard- Velwal gave a detailed Power- progress of the restoration of prepare an inventory of machin- porary restoration work has been Leh developed as per the global ing disaster management in the Point presentation on the struc- Irrigation Khuls, footbridges, ery & equipment, manpower completed in most of the flood-af- disaster guidelines. He shared an district. ture and role of NDRF in India, houses, drinking water, and elec- engaged in the restoration work fected areas, and in few villages tricity in both the districts of Leh and asked to submit the report the restoration is in progress. and Kargil was held during the within a day. The meeting was attended by meeting. NHPC to install Oxygen Plant at CHC Khaltse It was informed that a committee Deputy Commissioner, Leh; Deputy Commissioner, Kargil; Reach Ladakh Correspondent their constant assistance towards DC Leh, Shrikant Suse stated Noting the progress made in res- has been constituted to exam- Chief Engineer, R&B Ladakh; NHPC in executing various ini- that such a partnership will put toration work, Saugat Biswas ine the estimates of the damag- Leh: District Administration, Superintending Engineer, PWD tiatives in the district. He stat- in place a mechanism and pro- advised that complete power es caused by the flash floods. Leh signed a Memorandum Leh/Kargil; Assistant Com- ed that to consolidate and take cedures to facilitate the involve- connectivity, telecom service, Biswas further directed Exec- of Understanding (MoU) with missioner Development, Leh/ the developmental procedures ment of all the stakeholders in the and drinking water supplies need utive Engineers to expedite the National Hydroelectric Power Kargil; Executive Engineer, further, forming a partnership development process in an ac- to be restored on a priority ba- work of distribution of pipes and Corporation (NHPC) Limited on I&FC/R&B/Construction; All brings together capacity, re- countable manner. He informed sis. He directed the Executive other construction material and August 6 at Council Secretariat. Executive Engineers, Spl. Sub sources, and linkages towards a that the District Administration Engineers of both the districts to take the restoration work on topmost priority. Division, of Leh & Kargil Dis- NHPC Ltd is installing one model and demonstration of sus- Leh is working in full swing and to complete all the temporary trict and Dr. Asif Hussain, OSD Oxygen Generation Plant with tainable development. preparing to combat any critical restoration within 7 days and to The Chief and Superintending to Lt. Governor Ladakh. a capacity of 200 LPM, a 125 situation in the future like the re- complete permanent restoration CEC, Tashi Gyalson extended Engineers were asked to review KVA DG Set and Pipeline, etc. cent wave of Covid-19. his gratitude to the team from for Community Health Centre NHPC for their assistance to the Councillor Khaltse, Lobzang at Khaltse in Leh district under Hill Council in particular and Sherap extended his gratitude to Feroz Ahmed Khan discusses various issues of Corporate Social Responsibility Ladakh at large for several social the entire team of NHPC Ltd. for and Sustainable Development welfare projects and initiatives the number of contributions to Initiative. Kargil district with Principal Secretary for a long time. He highlighted the region of sham after the es- Reach Ladakh Correspondent of Community Health Centre, the district during the current Officials from NHPC highlight- the need for such an Oxygen tablishment of the Nimoo-Basgo establishment of Urban Health year requires major relief for the Kargil: CEC, Hill Council, ed the achievements and contri- plant at the sub-divisional level Hydral Project at . He also Center at the location of cur- drought-hit and flood-hit areas. Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan dis- butions of NHPC to the Union in Khaltse which would benefit expressed his sincere gratitude rent District Hospital once it cussed various issues of Kargil He urged the Principal Secretary Territory of Ladakh. the people of the sham region to the Chairman, LAHDC Leh, is shifted to its new location at district with Principal Secretary, for filling up the posts of SDMs, and the tourists traveling through and DC Leh for their constant Kurbathang Kargil, sanction of GM NHPC Ltd, Rajil Vyas ap- Dr. Pawan Kotwal at Tourist Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars, Pat- the route since it is located at the support in strengthening the de- Block Programme Management preciated Hill Council and the Facilitation Centre (TFC) Bi- waris and other staff of the Rev- center of Leh and Kargil dis- velopmental requirements in the Unit staff under NHM for- Kar District Administration, Leh for amathang on August 10. enue Department as a large num- tricts. region. gil and , providing of ber of these posts in the revenue Executive Councillor for Works, air ambulance service to Kargil, department are vacant. Aga Syed Abbas Razvi; Ex- provision of three 4x4 ambu- ecutive Councillor for Social lances for COVID-19 Hospital Regarding the issues of the NOTICE Welfare, Aga Syed Hassan Ar- Kargil for use during winter Wildlife Protection Division and No 9925935 P Rank Hav Sonam Jorgias Unit 4 Ladakh Scouts C/o 56APO has claimed that his son man Mosavi; Executive Coun- months, provision of 1 CT Scan Forest Department in Kargil, the cillor for Health, Mohsin Ali for COVID-19 Hospital Kargil, CEC underlined the need for namely Thinless Norbu has been wrongly entered as Thinless Nurbu instead of Thinless Norbu in and Deputy Commissioner and up-gradation of NTPHC Batalik the creation of two new rang- the Army record of, Unit 4 Ladakh Scouts C/o 56APO and produced an affidavit duly verified by Notary CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Santosh to PHC, clearance of time-bound es at Sankoo and Drass on a public Leh with Certificate No. IN-LA0129209093374BT to this office for making necessary correction. Hence Sukhadeve were present in the promotion cases of Medical Of- similar pattern as that in Kargil the notice is hereby served through press to file objection if any in this office, Unit 4 Ladakh Scouts C/o meeting. ficers, incentives for Dental Sur- Division and creation of new geons serving in far-flung areas posts in Wildlife Protection Di- 56APO within 7 days from date of publication failing which necessary correction will be made. Feroz Ahmed Khan urged Prin- and other related issues. vision Kargil. He also empha- cipal Secretary UT Ladakh to set sized the need for the creation up a system for redistribution of He urged the Principal Secretary of new forest ranges at Shakar CAPEX Funds within sanctioned that the SDP and State Sector Chiktan, TSG, and Shargole for NOTICE head and authorization for grant Budgets must be vetted by the proper implementation of For- of approval to be placed at the LAHDCs to avoid duplicacy of I, Sonam Dawa S/o Late Sonam Dorjay R/o Alchi, Leh, Ladakh do hereby notify that I have lost my driving license est schemes in Kargil district. disposal of the CEO, LAHDC, projects/works, and Tribal Sub He further urged that a separate bearing no. JK-1020090006340 and I am applying for duplicate driving license. Objection if any may be conveyed to Kargil. He also underlined the Plan (TSP) should also be vetted range of Pollution Control Board Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Leh, Ladakh within 10 days from the date of publication. need for early issuance of mod- by the LAHDCs so that works with sufficient number of staff is ified guidelines for CCD Funds are taken for execution as per the required in the district. in wake of the short working sea- actual requirement of the gen- son besides making the District eral public. He also underlined Also, he highlighted the require- CAPEX Budget non-lapsable. the need for the release of funds ment of a separate Forest Re- under the Border Area Develop- search Institute and Agrostology He also requested Principal Sec- ment Programme (BADP). wings on the similar pattern as of retary Ladakh to increase 15% in the Union Territory of J&K to en- Annual District Capex Budget in Feroz Ahmed Khan also took sure introduction of new species each succeeding financial year up the issue of the evacuation of to the district and in standardiza- G.B. PANT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN ENVIRONMENT from the year 2022-23 onwards. Lower Kurbathang Plateau and tion of growing medicinal plants He also said that the subsidy monitoring of the implemen- Kosi-Katarmal, Almora 263 643, Uttarakhand, India in the area, establishment of For- component under agriculture and tation of MoU signed with the est Training School at Kargil to allied sectors should continue in Army, inclusion of Kargil Town, Applications are invited for purely project/contract based temporary positions of Field Assistant impart departmental training to the upcoming budgets as it di- Poyen and Baroo areas in the the officials, filling up of vacant cum Driver (1 no) at Ladakh Regional Centre (Leh) of the Institute. Candidates having essential rectly benefits BPL beneficiaries. Actual (ALC) posts in Forest Division Kar- qualifications and driving experience may send their application in the prescribed format with all category, and inclusion of all CEC also highlighted the need gil, transfer of Forest Protection areas (irrespective of urban/ru- supporting documents to the undersigned by e-mail ([email protected]) on or before (31 Au- for the creation of 7 posts of Force from UT J&K to UT Lada- ral divide) within 10 KM of the Block Medical Officers, up-gra- kh and other related issues. gust 2021). The shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date of interview and driving ALC in the list of beneficiaries dation of CHC Chiktan to the test, separately. of areas under ALC certification. The Principal Secretary assured level of Sub District Hospital, He stated that the severe drought that the issues will be considered up-gradation of PHC Shargole Administrative Office and post flash flood situation in for suitable follow-up. and PHC Panikhar to the level 8 | August 16-31, 2021 Advertisement Reach Ladakh Bulletin

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