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R EACH VOL. 8 ISSUE 15 PAGES 8 L ADAKH B ULLETIN August 16-31, 2020 Fortnightly Special Fortnightly Special Countering stress and depression 4 Fortnightly Highlights 5

Find us on FACEBOOK: Reach Follow us on twitter: ReachLadakhBulletin Visit our website: www.reachladakh.com Brief News Mental health issues a growing concern in Hill Council, Leh celebrates From July 2020, nearly 150 cases registered in mental health OPD, SNM Hospital 74th Independence Day Stanzin Dasal also contribute to the issue. Leh: Gyal P Wangyal, CEC, Hill Coun- Leh: Around 300 new cases of mental health problems “High altitude could raise the risk of depression, sui- cil, Leh hoisted the national flag during ranging from severe mental disorders like Schizophre- cide cases. Studies have been carried out in High alti- the 74th Independence Day celebration nia, bipolar disorder, to common mental disorders like tude areas of America where they found that the rate of at Council Secretariat. depression to anxiety disorder, and substance abuse reg- suicide cases is more as compared to the areas of lower CEC was accorded a guard of honour by istered at SNM hospital in five months (data of 2018). altitude. It is believed that lack of oxygen at high alti- tudes, could be interfering with people's mental health. newly formed . On July 13, 2020, a mental health OPD was formally We still have to study further according to the pattern for launched by the Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur at He greeted the people and extended his further detail”, she added. warm greeting on the occasion of the SNM hospital. Though the OPD was in existence since 74th 'Independence Day' celebration. 2018 due to some reasons it was not fully functional. Many of the mental health cases go unreported in the Also conveyed his heartiest greetings Aiming to provide help and support to the people who region reason being less awareness, ignorance, and stig- and congratulations to the brave soldiers have mental health issues, the OPD has given a ray of matization. It was found that even educated people tend of Ladakh Scouts, ITBP, Ladakh Police, positive hopes to many who seek help and attention. to ignore or feel insecure to talk about it openly. There is a need for more awareness among the people about the CRP, CISF and BSF forces deployed in After the launch of OPD, near around 150 mental health tific Research in the year 2018, a total of 310 new pa- mental health issue as it can affect anyone. Ladakh and Ladakhi students studying cases ( includes both the new and follow up cases) was tients registered in the Psychiatry OPD in a period of across country and abroad. registered. five months from March to July 2018. Comparing the Stigmatization is a major concern because many people number of cases reported, depression and anxiety are see mental health issues as something to be embarrassed Dr. Padma Angmo, (MD Psychiatry) Psychiatrist and slightly more common among the female. From 8 years or ashamed of. Many consider people suffering from State nodal officer , national mental health program UT DISCLAIMER to 82 years old, patients of all age groups are seeking mental health issue as abnormal, violent, and weak. Ladakh, who worked in prior joining to SNM Reach Ladakh does not take re- mental health care attention. 69.35% of the patients Thus, many steps back to support and help them. sponsibility for the contents of the hospital said, “When I first started to work in Ladakh I were in the age group of 20-59 yrs. While 56.5% of pa- Advertisements Display/classified assumed that there won’t be much of the cases but sur- tients were married, 38.4 % of patients were unmarried The growing concern and alarming issue in Ladakh published in this newspaper. The prisingly the prevalence and pattern seemed similar to and a small percent of the patients were separated or is substance abuse among school-going children and paper does not endorse the same. Delhi. Compared to the sparse population of the region divorced or widowed. youths. Readers are requested to verify the the number of cases reported is quite high.” Dr. Padma Angmo stated that more ground work or Addiction to cannabis and volatile substances and inhal- contents on their own before acting Also, this year because of the COVID-19 pandem- ants is rampant in society. Many believe that all those there upon. study is needed to be precise because so far all the fig- ic, many people are experiencing mental health issue. ures and assumptions are based on the number of cases habits and exposure is because of the changing lifestyle Economy loss is becoming a rising concern during this reporting to the hospital. No community based ground and negative impact of the tourism industry. Dr. Pad- pandemic as many in the region are depended on sea- study or research has been done regarding the preva- ma stressed the need of understanding the root cause sonal earning, hefty loan from banks, fear of losing jobs, lence of the problem in society. of youths getting addicted to such habits and how such uncertainty and many more are directly related to the things are made available. mental health problem. Talking about the reason behind the rising mental health issue she said, “Stress is the biggest factor leading to de- “Substance abuse is badly prevalent not just limited Mental health problems, including depression, drug ad- to alcohol or tobacco but drugs like opioids have also Courtesy Tsetan Angmo Courtesy Tsetan pression and many other issues. Growing competition diction, and suicides are becoming a growing concern and pressure to stand out, earn more, etc. affect mental creeped in our society”, she added. in the Ladakh region.According to the research paper health”. compiled by Dr. Padma Angmo and Dr. Mohd. Iqbal , ...Continues on Page 3 DHO published in the International Journal of Scien- Not just stress leads to depression many other factors

Ladakh celebrates 74th Independence Day with great enthusiasm As UT, it marks the beginning of a new era of growth & support from the Veteran BJP, Congress leaders join hands to Union Govt, says L-G Mathur strengthen LBA Decides unanimously to work for the betterment of Ladakh region

Stanzin Dasal kh region were raised and achieved on Leh: Amidst chaos and confusion after the LBA platform, therefore urged all the formation of Ladakh as Union terri- stakeholders to use this platform, not for tory, veteran politician including Thup- political debate but to discuss and debate stan Chhewang, Former MP; Nawang about the future development of Ladakh. Correction and clarification Rigzin Jora and Chering Dorjay Lakruk, MP Thupstan Chhewang clearly ex- Former Ministers decided to come on pressed the willingness to work for the It is the policy of ‘Reach Ladakh Bul- one platform and work for the welfare of betterment of Ladakh without taking part letin’ to correct significant errors as Ladakh region. in politics. He informed his disagree- soon as possible. Please specify the ment to accept offers made by political edition, date, news item or the article. R K Mathur, Lieutenant Governor saluting the national flag at Pologround Leh, Ladakh. Surprisingly, all three leaders are not go- ing to fight the upcoming Hill Council parties including Ambassador seat. You can contact at 9858394403 or Stanzin Dasal election, rather decided to strengthen the email at [email protected]. He also remembered the brave soldiers Nawang Rigzin Jora also announced not Ladakh Buddhist Association. to take part in any electoral process but All communication must carry the full Leh: Ensuring all safety protocols, in- who laid down their lives to defend terri- being the President of Congress party, postal address and telephone numbers. cluding social distancing and wearing torial integrity and praised Indian armed A meeting was held on the initiative of masks, Ladakh celebrated the 74th Inde- forces, paramilitary forces, and Indian Former, Rajya Sabha member, His Em- Ladakh he will only help Congress party pendence day with full enthusiasm on Air force for playing a pivotal role in the inence Thiksey Khenpo Rinpoche on during the election. August 15. development of the region and has taken August 4 at Thiksay Monastery Library. Also, Chering Dorjay promised to work care of the people of Ladakh in times of Reach Ladakh Bulletin R K Mathur, Lieutenant Governor un- Sources who chose to remain anonymous for strengthening LBA and announced need and difficulties. not to take part in politics. He also in- Owner, Publisher & Printer: furled the national flag at Pologround, said that nearly 40 people including LBA Tundup Dorjey Leh while in , Feroz Ahmed Khan, Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, Lieu- President, Vice President, and District formed that he rejected number of offers CEC, Hill Council, Kargil unfurled the tenant Governor expressed gratitude to Presidents of the political party attended to work for Ladakh on this neutral plat- Editor: Stanzin Dasal tricolor at Khree Sultan Cho stadium, all the COVID-19 warriors including, the meeting. All the participants unani- form. Sales & Marketing: Tsering Morup Bymathang. doctors, nurses, paramedics, municipal mously decided to work for strengthen- LBA President, PT Kunzang; BJP Pres- staff, police, and administration. ing LBA for the betterment of Ladakh. Layout: Raul Chhokkun Addressing the gathering, R K Mathur ident, Dorjay Angchuk, and Congress They stressed the need to safeguard for extended his warm greetings to all the Talking about the keen interest of Prime President, Tsering Namgyal also spoke Published at: Ladakh region and decided to work col- people of Ladakh and congratulated on Minister Narendra Modi to develop La- on the occasion. Reach Ladakh, Skara Yokma, Airport laboratively for the larger interest. Road, near Councillor Quarter the first anniversary of UT Ladakh and for dakh, R K Mathur spoke about Special All stakeholders expressed gratitude to Contact: 9858394403 the beginning of a new historic journey. Development Package provision in the While addressing the meeting, His Emi- Modi led BJP government for granting He said that this year’s Independence day J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, vision nence Thiksay Rinpoche said that he had Printed at: UT status to Ladakh but asserted the Archana advertising Pvt Ltd. holds a great significance for the people to make Ladakh a carbon-neutral region, no personal or political interest but felt need of strengthening LBA and Hill C-78 Okhla Industrial Area Phase I. of Ladakh as its 70-year-old demand for developing Leh and Kargil as smart cit- the need for strengthening LBA. He said Council and to fight for the safeguard of New Delhi, 110020 status was fulfilled. ...Continues on Page 3 that all the major demands of the Lada- the Ladakh region. 2 | August 16-31, 2020 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

Violation of recruitment rules at CIBS alleged Aspirants demand high-level committee to investigate the matter

Stanzin Dasal Choglamsar: Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS) is facing allegation for violating recruitment rules in the selec- tion process of Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) in various sub- jects. Representatives of Central Insti- tute of Buddhist Studies, Alum- ni of Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Varanasi, Pres- ident of Ladakh Student Wel- institute.” ment activities have also contin- fare Association, and President ued in the past. of LEAF made the allegation. He further questions the repre- As per the notification for TGT, sentatives who alleged violation The postgraduate course in Bhoti these organizations alleged that in recruitment rules and asked literature is offered only at CIBS the shortlisted candidates are un- why they didn't file RTI initially? Choglamsar, Leh and CIHTS, recognised candidates who are Varanasi and some Govt. rec- “Criticism is important for the not well qualified and deserving ognized Institute in entire India. development of society, but it as per the recruitment guideline. But an unfair recruitment policy should come from the people The notification of selected can- is practiced by the concerned who are true, have no vested in- didates for the recruitment of institute. For a Bhoti literature terest and thinks about society”, Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Teaching Post, where the stu- he added. in various subjects was adver- dents have completed the course By Richa Maheshwari & Athulya Pillai tised on 25 May 2019. A letter highlighting various is- from the same Institution, they sues regarding recruitment in are not being recruited. Instead, ike coronavirus outbreak, long time ago, there was a smallpox outbreak in Ladakh. At that time, When we reached Geshes Kon- CIBS signed by Representative those with unrecognized degrees my mother lost a daughter and a son. My father used to work in the forest department, and be- chok Wangdus, Director In- L of Central Institute of Bud- are recruited for the same post. cause there were no phones back then, there was no way to communicate this to him. Two months charge, CIBS, he asserted that dhist Studies, Representative of later, when he came back home for a vacation, two of his children were gone. After that, he stayed at this allegation is baseless. “All The recruitments are done sus- Alumni of Central Institute of home with my mother. the shortlisted candidates are piciously. The advertisement for Higher Tibetan Studies, Varana- well eligible and experienced various teaching and non-teach- We are seven sisters. Everyone in the village used to wonder how my parents would raise seven girls. si, President of Ladakh Student one, which matters more to us. It ing post is not properly notified. My father sent all of us except the eldest to school. There was a tradition in Ladakh, that the eldest Welfare Association, and Presi- is not just about having degrees. And nepotism is majorly prac- daughter is the most beloved. So, she is not sent to school and after marriage, her husband moves in dent of LEAF was submitted to We need experienced candidate ticed during the recruitment pro- with her. My eldest sister got married at the age of 18. I was in the 5th standard at the time. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Cul- which is decided in an academic cess.” ture on July 26. The rest of us worked very hard at our studies. If we didn’t study, father would scold us. He was strict. council”, he added. Representatives appealed con- I was the first in our house to study medical science. I like to help people and thought this would be a The letter reads as “We would Talking about the unrecognized cerned authorities to take imme- good profession for me. Now, I work as a nurse at SNM Hospital. My other sisters have jobs as well also like to draw your attention candidates who have been short- diate action and keep the recruit- and we are all married to men with good jobs. The villagers say that all the girls from our home are towards the certain non-justified listed, Geshes Konchok said, “By ment process under abeyance/ successful. They think well of us. policies adopted by the admin- unrecognized candidates, they hold. They further demanded istration of CIBS. They are as When I first heard about COVID-19 in China, I was very scared. I thought that if it ever reaches La- meant to say Geshes and Khan- a high-level committee to be follows: dakh, I would quit my job and run away. But the more I learned about the virus and its transmission, formed and investigate the mat- pos who pursued their titles from the less scared I was. Then, on March 8, the matron called and told me that two patients admitted in ter at the earliest. monastic education. Indeed, the The deserving candidates hold- our hospital had tested positive for COVID-19. They were going to make a roster for the nursing staff ing a Ph.D. degree, B.Ed. degree, titles are not recognised under The interview and written test to work with them during the morning shift and the night shift. UGC NET-JRF certificates have UGC, but the level of study and scheduled on August 1, 6, and 7 been excluded from the selection I felt that the rotation of staff was risky, so I went straight to the hospital and volunteered to work in accomplishment is far greater for various posts are postponed list. Instead, candidates holding the corona ward. I told them that I would stay with them until they were healed. I was confident in my than a Ph.D. Whether the indi- but fresh dates of the interview unrecognized degrees have been ability to ensure that neither I nor the patients would come into contact with anyone from the outside. vidual titled Geshes or Khanpos are not notified yet. The notifi- selected for the interview. Such Another student nurse, Angmo, volunteered to join me. Then, I went home and told my husband that qualify for the post or not, solely cation regarding the same was unfair and non-proper recruit- the hospital had sent an order for duty and left my daughter with my sister. depends on the university or an issued on July 31. One of the patients was 75 years old and the other was 60. They had a high fever, cough, and breath- lessness when they returned from Iran. They didn’t even know that the coronavirus had spread outside of China. We had to explain the situation to them. It was more difficult with the older uncle. He could not hear very well. So, we used to act out what we wanted to say. The younger uncle treated us like his daughter. We used to sit and talk with them all day. In all those days, we did not let them feel alone L-G Mathur unveils Ladakh Police’s flag, formation or that they could not be touched. When they left 23 days later, they invited us to their homes. They still call and are in touch. sign, and epaulettes Storyteller: Tsering Yangzom, Skurbuchan He further informed that the UT Administration aims at in- Follow storiesfromladakh on Instagram for more such stories. corporating all important works – Disaster Management, Fire Service, Civil Defence, Foren- sic Science, and Cyber Crime of National Level expertise to be able to assist the people of Lada- CISF takes over security of Leh Airport kh efficiently. Also, he stressed Khandare, IG, Ladakh were present. the importance of an efficient communication system and that Rajesh Ranjan, Director General, CISF said, “ It efforts are being made to in- is a matter of great honour for us that we will be troduce the nation-wide Police securing one of the strategically important airports Stanzin Dasal shows endurance and strength, of the country. Around 185 personnel will be des- despite the hard terrain and Helpline Number 112 Service in Choglamsar: Flag, formation ignated for the security of the airport”. harsh weather conditions. Ladakh for which, all required sign, and epaulettes of Ladakh technologies will be procured. Talking about the high altitude region and harsh Police were unveiled by Lieu- R K Mathur in his address con- Suggesting that the department climatic condition he said that the organisation will tenant Governor, Radha Krishna gratulated Ladakh Police for deploy personnel who are physically fit and can Mathur on August 11 at Police its new identity and termed the must conduct outreach programs to connect better with the gen- adapt to the environment. He assured that CISF Line, Choglamsar. unveiling ceremony of the flag Stanzin Dasal will maintain professionalism and give their best. and formation sign a historic eral public, LG Mathur ideated The flag has the national emblem Leh: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) took moment. organising a yearly Police rally. Sonam Nurboo, Director, Airport Authority wel- and floral cover of juniper leaves He also suggested that the Police over the security of Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Air- comed CISF and gave best wishes. Also, he appreci- which is considered sacred in He said, “One of the prime ob- Raising Day can be celebrated port, Leh on August 5. ated and expressed gratitude to the paramilitary force Ladakh. Laden in police colours jectives of Union Territory for- on 31st October instead of 11th The induction ceremony was organised at the and Police for securing the airport all these years. of red and blue, the flag has been mation is to get the administra- August. KBR, Airport. M A Ganapathy, Special DG, Air- given a traditional design on tion closer to the people so that He spoke about the importance of Leh airport. port Sector, CISF; Captain, Raj K Mallick, ED the corners to make it cultural- better services can be provided. Satish Khandare, Inspector Gen- (Security) AAI; Rajesh Ranjan, Director General, Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, Leh, Ladakh is ly distinct. The formation sign I firmly believe that the capabili- eral of Police, Ladakh talked CISF; Umang Narula, Advisor, UT Ladakh; Deep- the 64th airport in the country under the CISF se- with red background signifies ties of Ladakh Police will further ...Continues on Page 3 am Seth, IG, ITBP, North West Frontier; Satish curity cover. sacrifice while the snow leopard enhance under UT Ladakh.” Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News August 16-31, 2020 | 3

Ladakh Cycling Club organises bicycle rally in Leh Hill Council, Leh, launches consultation campaign for endra Modi envisions Ladakh to be the first carbon-neutral region Leh Vision Document, 2030 of India just like the way Sikkim has made a mark as an Organic Reach Ladakh Correspondent state, Leh: Mass public consultation Jamyang Tsering Namgyal campaign for the Leh Vision said, “Initiative of the Ladakh Document 2030 was launched Cycling Club is a step ahead by Hill Council, Leh on August towards the vision and mission 10. towards making Ladakh Carbon The draft vision document was Reach Ladakh Correspondent Lead by MP Ladakh, Jamyang Neutral region as well as making prepared by Hill Council, Leh Tsering Namgyal the bicycle traffic and pollution-free, and with support from experts from Leh: Celebrating first Indepen- Declaring the mass public consultation campaign for Leh Vision Document rally aim was to take forward promoting a healthy lifestyle.” Bremen Overseas Research De- dence day after the formation of 2030 open a symbolic initiative of Prime velopment Association (BOR- Union Territory, over 70 cyclists He thanked Modi Government Minister Narendra Modi’s vision DA) and Ladakh Ecological De- participated in the bicycle rally for the special and attentive care know what steps they have to with the Ladakh Vision 2025 and of making Ladakh India’s first velopment Group (LEDeG). organised by the Ladakh Cy- for the region and the people of take just by looking at the vision micro-level planning. Now, we carbon-neutral region as well to cling Club on August 15. Ladakh. The main objective of the mass document. That is what we have have the Leh Vision Document promote Fit India Movement. public consultation process is to are trying to do with this vision 2030. People of Ladakh are re- The 30 km bicycle rally was The rally was also organised to The rally also highlighted the extend gratitude to the Prime involve the residents and stake- document,” he said. sponsible for taking Ladakh on flagged off by Lieutenant the path of progress, especially significance of the PM address Minister Narendra Modi for holders to make it a truly partic- One of the highlights of the Leh Governor, R K Mathur from now that we have become a UT. on the occasion in the national granting Union Territory status ipative process to make the Leh Vision Document is a separate Pologround Leh. Today, we are going to launch capital as asserted on how Nar- for Ladakh. Vision document a collective vi- chapter on happiness and com- the mass public consultation sion of people of Leh town. Un- passion as Leh is an exemplary process but the onus is on us to der the mass public consultation town of religious harmony that implement it to achieve our vi- campaign, meetings with stake- ultimately elevates happiness. sion.” MP alleges 'misbehaviour' by Student holders, members of Municipal The principal vision for Leh wards, experts and interviews town is to restore and maintain Speaking on the occasion, Union President with prominent personalities of a deep sense of happiness. The MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Neither I abused nor asked cops to file FIR, says MP Leh would be aired. The collec- objective of the Leh Vision Doc- Namgyal said that Leh could be tive feedback and suggestions ument is to help Leh achieve the decongested if it has a proper Stanzin Dasal would be incorporated to im- goal of becoming the happiest vision. prove the draft vision document. town in India. Leh: Member of Parliament La- “Today, we are facing problem dakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Leh Vision Document is a road- The Leh Vision Document was of solid waste management. We who also holds the post of pres- map to achieve Sustainable De- initiated by Late Dr. Sonam need to utilise concept of reuse ident, BJ Ladakh, has stirred up velopment Goals (SDG)-6, that Dawa, the then-chairman of and recycle. Some of this would a controversy as the president of focuses on clean water and san- LAHDC Leh, in 2017. Soon af- be taken care by the Mass Public All Zanskar Student Association, itation, and SDG-11 (Sustain- ter his demise, the initiative was Consultation process for the Leh Lobzang Paldan, alleged that the able cities and communities) to taken further by his successor, Vision Document while taking former misbehaved with him on make Leh a resilient, inclusive, Late Dorje Motup, who issued feedback and suggestions from July 29 at the Dak Bungalow in liveable and happy Himalayan an order to constitute an 8-mem- the stakeholders and residents at Zanskar. Student representatives while interacting with the media on the issue. town. LAHDC Leh had earlier ber Strategic Planning Com- of Leh town. There is desire on prepared a Ladakh Vision Docu- mittee (SPC) team headed by C one side and need on the oth- Lobzang alleged that he along ment-2025 for the entire region, lice custody. He also said that he started misbehaving and spoke Phuntsog to prepare the vision er but both are different things. with some other executive mem- but Leh Vision Document-2030 would lodge an FIR against me. rudely to me,” he said. document. What people need or what they bers of the Zanskar student as- is specifically for Leh town. I was anguished and raised my desire need to be differentiated sociation went to meet the MP “I understand that since he is Subsequently, the committee voice. However, his PSO kicked C Phuntsog, the advisor and one and chalked out,” said Jamyang. Ladakh with a copy of the mem- young, mistakes do happen. held meetings with local stake- me and then the SHO slapped of the authors of the Leh Vision orandum at the Dak Bungalow. Thus, I tried to make him under- holders, government officials Executive Councillors, Hill me”, he added. Document, stressed the impor- and external experts in relevant “The MP was in a meeting with stand but he refused and was ad- Council, Leh; Sachin Kumar, tance of making the vision doc- fields to find the best possible the head of departments. We In the copy of the memorandum, amant. So, I asked him to go out Deputy Commissioner Leh; Mo- ument implementable. solutions and sustainable prac- requested the SHO to allow us the students raised the issue of and asked my PSO to take him ses Kunzang, Director, Urban tices for Leh town. to meet him with our demands. J&K bank recruitment, internet out but he continued to misbe- “We have around 7-8 Master Local Bodies, Ladakh; Dr Ishey Namgyal, President, Municipal Once we got the permission from connectivity, delay in declara- have with everyone,” he added. Plans gathering dust because Gyal P Wangyal, CEC, Hill tion of DSSRB result, LAHDC they were not implementable. Committee Leh; Rajiv Pandey him, we went inside the room. District Congress Committee, Council, Leh said, “Ladakh Kargil, transfer of COVID-19 What we need is an imple- (IPS), Senior Superintendent of Once the meeting was over, I Leh and student association needed a vision document for positive patient in GREEF to mentable Vision Document. Police, Leh; leaders from dif- introduced myself and started to convened press conference and Leh town. The previous CECs their respective places, and the The government officials should ferent religious organisations talk to him, but he asked how- condemned the attitude of the during their time had come up early completion of Nimoo-Pad- among others were present. was allowed to come inside. MP Ladakh towards student rep- um-Darcha road. He didn’t even listen to us and resentatives. walked outside,” he said. When we got in touch with the Meanwhile, Stanzin Tsedup, MP Ladakh, he refuted the alle- L-G Mathur unveils Ladakh Police’s Flag, Formation Sign, and Epaulettes Lobzang said that he felt embar- President, Lungnak Volunteer gations and said that he neither rassed and anguished over the Student, President released a sive policing and CCTV projects to ensure safety abused nor threaten to lodge FIR ...Continued from page 2 lackadaisical attitude of the MP video on social media saying among the local populace. against the student president. about the planning and work of Ladakh police. He Ladakh. “I requested him to lis- that the issue was not so big to spoke about the infrastructural development pro- He further assured that Ladakh Police will not ten to our demands and grievanc- “The student union broke the be highlighted everywhere; the cess, transfer of Ladakh Domicile police personnel leave any stone unturned to make the police friend- es since he is the elected repre- protocol by appearing in the whole incident was exaggerated to Ladakh, welfare, and training activities. Also, he lier, more technology-based and more professional sentative of Ladakh. Then, some meeting hall where an important and hyped. informed about the village wireless network sys- to serve the public in varied forms and situations. party workers approached him meeting was taking place be- Jamyang stated that the opposi- tem to be connected with inaccessible areas, Tour- and told us to meet the MP in tween me and the HODs. I told Rajeev Pandey, Senior Superintendent of Police tion would be more effective if ist Police with Tourist Facilitation Centers to cater another room,” added Lobzang. him that I would listen to him Leh expressed gratitude to all the dignitaries and they showed concern towards to the tourists and give them the best of services once the meeting is over but he the guests for making the moment more historic “Once we went inside the oth- developmental and social issues, for their safety and security, proactive and respon- repeatedly insisted on talking and encouraging. er room, he started abusing me and concerns rather than playing about it in front of the HODs. He and threatened to put me in po- politics on such issues. Mental health issue, serious concern in Leh population, to encourage the application of men- ...Continued from page 1 Ladakh celebrates 74th Independence Day with great enthusiasm tal health knowledge in general healthcare and in One of the major challenges faced at present in the social development; and to promote community that will address the concerns related to land and ...Continued from page 1 hospital is the absence of a separate ward or facil- participation in the mental health service develop- job protection. ies and making Ladakh an organic region. He also ities to admit people who have suicidal tendencies ment and to stimulate efforts towards self-help in highlighted Ladakh’s potential to clean energy He further added that Ladakh with UT status is at or suffering from severe mental health issues. So the community. sources including, solar, wind, hydro, and geother- the threshold of a new era marked by accelerated far, the hospital is somehow managing with space The programme has been successfully implement- mal energy. growth assisted by extensive funding and support but the Psychiatrist of SNM hospital expressed the ed in all parts of the country but needs to be further from Union Government. And urged all to work to- need for separate facilities in the coming days. He further assured that the UT administration will strengthened in Ladakh region. gether to create a new progressive and prosperous meet people’s expectations in ensuring protection In the year 1982, The Government of India has Ladakh that will go a long way in bringing parity in Helpline service and development. launched the National Mental Health Programme development with the rest of the country. Mental health helpline service has also been (NMHP). The aim is to ensure the availability and Highlighting the apprehension of people regarding started where people can seek consultation The programme ended with the applaud and felic- accessibility of minimum mental healthcare for all job, environment, land ownership, and the fear of through phone on Tuesday, Thursday and Sat- itation of frontline workers fighting against novel in the foreseeable future, particularly to the most inundation by outsiders, he informed that the gov- urday between 10 am to 2 pm on the number coronavirus. vulnerable and underprivileged sections of the ernment is working on a domicile law for Ladakh 252334 4 | August 16-31, 2020 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

Countering Stress and Depression By His Holiness Dalai Lama may, for example, be loved by someone; we may have certain talents; At a fundamental level, as human beings, we are all the same; each we may have received a good education; we may have our basic needs one of us aspires to happiness and each one of us does not wish to provided for - food to eat, clothes to wear, somewhere to live - we may suffer. This is why, whenever I have the opportunity, I try to draw have performed certain altruistic deeds in the past. We must take into people's attention to what as members of the human family we have consideration even the slightest positive aspect of our lives. For if we in common and the deeply interconnected nature of our existence and fail to find some way of uplifting ourselves, there is every danger of welfare. sinking further into our sense of powerlessness. This can lead us to believe that we have no capacity for doing good whatsoever. Thus we Today, there is increasing recognition, as well as a growing body of create the conditions of despair itself. scientific evidence, that confirms the close connection between our own states of mind and our happiness. On the one hand, many of us As a Buddhist monk I have learned that what principally upsets our live in societies that are very developed materially, yet among us are inner peace is what we call disturbing emotions. All those thoughts, many people who are not very happy. Just underneath the beautiful emotions, and mental events which reflect a negative or uncompas- surface of affluence there is a kind of mental unrest, leading to frus- sionate state of mind inevitably undermine our experience of inner tration, unnecessary quarrels, reliance on drugs or alcohol, and in the peace. All our negative thoughts and emotions - such as hatred, anger, worst case, suicide. There is no guarantee that wealth alone can give pride, lust, greed, envy, and so on - are considered to be sources of you the joy or fulfilment that you seek. The same can be said of your difficulty, to be disturbing. Negative thoughts and emotions are what friends too. When you are in an intense state of anger or hatred, even obstruct our most basic aspiration - to be happy and to avoid suffering. a very close friend appears to you as somehow frosty, or cold, distant, When we act under their influence, we become oblivious to the impact and annoying. our actions have on others: they are thus the cause of our destructive behaviour both toward others and to ourselves. Murder, scandal, and However, as human beings we are gifted with this wonderful human worrying about the problem. Alternatively, if there is no solution, no deceit all have their origin in disturbing emotions. intelligence. Besides that, all human beings have the capacity to be possibility of resolution, then there is also no point in being worried This inevitably gives rise to the question - can we train the mind? very determined and to direct that strong sense of determination in about it, because you cannot do anything about it anyway. In that case, whatever direction they like. So long as we remember that we have There are many methods by which to do this. Among these, in the the sooner you accept this fact, the easier it will be for you. This for- Buddhist tradition, is a special instruction called mind training, which this marvellous gift of human intelligence and a capacity to develop mula, of course, implies directly confronting the problem and taking a determination and use it in positive ways, we will preserve our un- focuses on cultivating concern for others and turning adversity to ad- realistic view. Otherwise you will be unable to find out whether or not vantage. It is this pattern of thought, transforming problems into hap- derlying mental health. Realizing we have this great human potential there is a resolution to the problem gives us a fundamental strength. This recognition can act as a mech- piness that has enabled the Tibetan people to maintain their dignity anism that enables us to deal with any difficulty, no matter what sit- Taking a realistic view and cultivating a proper motivation can also and spirit in the face of great difficulties. Indeed I have found this uation we are facing, without losing hope or sinking into feelings of shield you against feelings of fear and anxiety. If you develop a pure advice of great practical benefit in my own life. low self-esteem. and sincere motivation, if you are motivated by a wish to help on the A great Tibetan teacher of mind training once remarked that one of the basis of kindness, compassion, and respect, then you can carry on any I write this as someone who lost his freedom at the age of 16, then mind’s most marvellous qualities is that it can be transformed. I have kind of work, in any field, and function more effectively with less no doubt that those who attempt to transform their minds, overcome lost his country at the age of 24. Consequently, I have lived in exile fear or worry, not being afraid of what others think or whether you for more than 50 years during which we Tibetans have dedicated our- their disturbing emotions and achieve a sense of inner peace, will, ultimately will be successful in reaching your goal. Even if you fail over a period of time, notice a change in their mental attitudes and selves to keeping the Tibetan identity alive and preserving our culture to achieve your goal, you can feel good about having made the effort. and values. On most days the news from Tibet is heartbreaking, and responses to people and events. Their minds will become more dis- But with a bad motivation, people can praise you or you can achieve ciplined and positive. And I am sure they will find their own sense of yet none of these challenges gives grounds for giving up. One of the goals, but you still will not be happy. approaches that I personally find useful is to cultivate the thought: If happiness grow as they contribute to the greater happiness of others. the situation or problem is such that it can be remedied, then there is Again, we may sometimes feel that our whole lives are unsatisfactory, I offer my prayers that everyone who makes this their goal will be no need to worry about it. In other words, if there is a solution or a we feel on the point of being overwhelmed by the difficulties that con- blessed with success. way out of the difficulty, you do not need to be overwhelmed by it. front us. This happens to us all in varying degrees from time to time. Originally published in the Hindustan Times, India, on January 3rd, The appropriate action is to seek its solution. Then it is clearly more When this occurs, it is vital that we make every effort to find a way of 2011. sensible to spend your energy focussing on the solution rather than lifting our spirits. We can do this by recollecting our good fortune. We CEC, MP visits flood-hit areas in Matho and Chuchot villages SoulSpeak the flood. Roads and culverts of the area are also damaged. Sachin Kumar, DC Leh was asked to ensure temporary restoration of P.P. Wangchuk all the headwork and irrigation khuls at the earliest possible time so that farmers could harvest their crops timely without further loss. When ‘anger’ turns into ‘danger’ Executive Engineer, I&FC Tashi Tundup was directed to ensure timely The word ANGER is just one letter short of restoration of all the major headworks and irrigation khuls by engaging DANGER! When a friend reminds you of this the required number of JCBs and labour force. BDO Chuchot, Padma ’danger’, you have no way but to think over Angmo was directed to restore minor irrigation khuls of the village. and see that we should never ever be angry, for Both the officers were asked to execute restoration works in close co- our own good. Anger is the manifestation of ordination with Councillor. your lack of power to understand a particular Reach Ladakh Correspondent situation, and that you are acting/behaving on Also, Tehsildar Leh, Gyurmet Namgyal was directed to assess the impulses. damages caused to the standing crops to claim relief. Leh: Gyal P Wangyal, CEC, Hill Council, Leh along with Jamyang Impulses are unfounded, and that leads to negative reactions which Tsering Namgyal, MP Ladakh took stock of the flash flood-affected- ar Later, CEC and MP along with Executive Councillor, Mumtaz Hus- can further spoil the situation. Yea, it is true that even the saints and eas of Matho and Chuchot villages on August 11. sain also inspected the flood affected sites at Katong area of Chuchot. the most patient can’t be free of anger. They too get angry at times, Councillor Martselang, Stanzin Chospel informed that 15 major head- At Rampur area of Chuchot-Gongma, CEC and MP met the family but their anger is temporary and they never let it be a trait of their works and irrigation khuls of the village including standing crops and member whose houses were damaged due to the overflow of canal normal life. trees especially in Thankob Mohalla of Matho village are damaged by water. Also, I am aware of the saying that to be angry is to be human in the sense that it is an ‘inbuilt’ trait in us; and, at times, it is turned into a ‘show-off’ of one’s ‘intelligence and power.’ But the point here is whether you can control your anger or not. One who can control L-G Mathur meets CPWD & Regional Fund Commissioner J&K, Ladakh it and react as if nothing has happened is a true genius with full of wisdom. Reach Ladakh Correspondent Realising the importance of being calm, former US President Thom- Leh: Lieutenant Governor, R K Mathur met as Jefferson had said, “When angry, count to ten before you speak. If the team of Central Public Works Department very angry, count to one hundred.” Yea, that is the way to go. As and on August 11 for widening and strengthening when a situation makes your blood boil, give yourself a lil rest and of the Leh-Kargil Highway and other proj- see what can be done on a second thought. Your positive and emo- ects. tional sense of well-being should be allowed to take charge so that a temporary emotional outburst does not destroy your present and The CPWD team was headed by Pradeep future. The Chinese have a saying that if you are patient in a moment Gupta, Chief Project Manager, Ratnakar Pan- of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow. dey, Assistant Project Manager, and Bhumika Actually, anger is not something that will be there forever. It is as Mishra, Deputy Project Manager. temporary as a storm that has the capability of creating havoc. Your R K Mathur put forth the challenges of work- anger too will be just like that if you don’t bridle it and make it ing in Ladakh during the winter months. subside with sense and sensibility. That is what Vietnamese author CPWD assured continuity of work through- Thich Nhat Hanh has said: “Anger is like a storm rising up from the out the year with technological advances and and their legal responsibility to cover all el- large scale so that all eligible employees can bottom of your consciousness. When you feel it coming, turn your a trained workforce. igible establishments with Employee Provi- avail of its valuable benefits. He suggest- focus to your breath.” Later, Prasant K, Regional Provident Fund dent Fund (EPF) coverage in Ladakh. ed mass publicity through All India Radio, Doordarshan, social media, and workshops Courtesy: WongWorld Commissioner for J&K, and Ladakh met L-G Discussing the benefits of EPF, Mathur said with the help of the local administration. The writer is a New Delhi-based Editor-at-large, columnist and pro- and apprised him of their office set up in Leh that the scheme must be popularized on a fessional speaker Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News August 16-31, 2020 | 5

Hill Council, Kargil to promote Yarkashing twin Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, inspects medicinal springs, Karchay Khar Chamba various stadiums in Leh

Secretary Youth Services and Sport UT-Ladakh, Ravinder along with other concerned officers at Ice hockey rink , Leh.

Reach Ladakh Correspondent tary was informed that the proj- Secretary along with other con- Leh: Secretary Youth Services ect cost would be increased due cerned officers also visited the and Sport UT-Ladakh, Ravinder to expansion and adding of inter- open stadium Spituk to assess Kumar (IAS) took stock of the national standard facilities inside the status of works. the rink. The rink will be com- work in progress at various sta- The executing agency apprised pleted at the cost of ₹ 22 crore diums on August 8. the Secretary about the facility Reach Ladakh Correspondent ering the importance of the twin on spot instructions to the SDM which includes both civil works, and architectural design of the medicinal springs, CEC Kargil, , AD Tourism, and other He enquired about the indoor roofing, and machinery. The ex- Kargil: Executive Councillor stadium. Nearly ₹ 10 crore was Feroz Ahmad Khan has approved concerned officers to demarcate complex constructed under ecutive engineer requested to re- for Tourism, Er Phuntsog Tashi sanctioned under SDP for the for the construction of link road the land for development of the (USIS) at Nawang Dorjay Stob- lease more funds for it. checked possibilities for creating construction of youth hostels and necessary tourism-related infra- from Yarkashing village to the area besides preparing estimates dan (NDS) multipurpose sta- site of the twin springs. for construction of walling and dium. Deadline was set for the Ravinder Kumar directed the Ex- other remaining works. structure at the twin medicinal ecutive Engineers to mature the other necessary structures at the early completion of remaining Later, he visited the site of springs at Yarkashing village, According to the locals, the tender process and early com- site. work. Construction progress of G+1hostels at Skara Yokma and Karchay Khar Chamba, and oth- spring is known to have healing mencement of roofing and other multipurpose playground, Gym- also visited the mini-stadium er tourism sites in Barsoo Nallah powers for back pain, joint pain, Councillor Tai Suru, Aga Syed remaining works with a target to and Suru Karchay on August 15. nasium, and Archery ground for boxing, indoor stadium, and acidity, and infertility problems. Abass Razvi; Councillor Bar- were also discussed. finish in the next three months. soo, Sheikh Muhammad Ansari; sports infrastructure developed Phuntsog Tashi underlined the Meanwhile, the EC also visited Councillor Thasgam, Abdul Ra- Concerned executing agency was While taking stock of progress at Officer's Club. importance of twin medicinal the site of Buddha Rock Statue at on several works being executed him; SDM Sankoo Ghulam Mo- directed to submit the detailed District Youth Services and springs, an emerging tourist des- Karchay Khar, the tomb of Rg- in the NDS stadium, the con- hiuddin Wani; AD Tourism Kar- project report. Ravinder Kumar Sports Officer, Tsering Tashi; tination in . He said yal Khatoon and other historical cerned executing agency was gil, Aga Syed Toha, engineers of asked all the sports Associations DD Planning, Tsering Angdus; that Hill Council will explore all sites in the area. asked to accelerate the pace of Kargil Development Authority to submit their suggestions to de- Ex-en R&B, Ghulam Nabi; Zon- possible options to develop the work by further adding to the ex- During his visit to the rock carv- (KDA) besides other concerned velop the sports centre. al Youth and Services officer, area in every aspect. isting manpower and machinery ing structure at Biama Khumbu officers and the local villagers Abid Ali and other concerned While visiting the Ice hockey so that all works get completed He further informed that consid- near Lankarchay village, he gave were also present. officers were present. rink at NDS stadium, the Secre- in time.

Fortnight Highlights

MP Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal along with BJP party members during the DIHAR helping farmers in doubling their income. , Leh celebrating first anniversary of UT Ladakh. opening of Leh -Zanskar road via Singhela Lingshed. Over 500 farmers in Phey village of Leh district are into Watermelon farming.

UPSC qualifiers,Namgyal Angmo, Stanzin Wangyal & Nawas Sharafuddin with Lieutenant Governor, R K Mathur at Raj Niwas. Thupstan Chhewang, Former MP Ladakh raised his concerns pertaining to Recruitment Policy, Land Laws & various safeguards for the people of UT Ladakh with Lieutenant Governor, R K Mathur at Raj Niwas. 6 | August 16-31, 2020 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

CEC, Kargil, reviews functioning, patient Hill Council, Leh, formulates ₹24.63 crore action care facilities at COVID-19 hospital plan under BADP for 2020-21 CMO was directed to conduct the Phuntsog Stanzin and Konchok interviews for the engagement of Stanzin; Councilor Korzok; Gur- Nurses for COVID-19 Hospital. met Dorjey; Councilor Tangtse, Also, he was asked to ensure the Tashi Namgyal, and concerned procurement of ambulances ex- officers of Army, ITBP, and Ad- ecutively meant for COVID-19 ministration were present. Hospital within a week’s time and engagement of Nos/Sweep- Executive Councillors and ers on an urgent basis. During the District Level Committee meeting at DC Office conference hall. Councilors of border areas also gave inputs to make the BADP Baseer ul Haq Choudhary said CEC Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan convening a review meeting of functioning Reach Ladakh Correspondent maximum result in the progress more result-oriented for the peo- that saving human lives in the ple living along the border. Head and preparedness of dedicated COVID-19 Hospital, Kargil. Leh: District Level Committee of BADP projects in close coor- present time of COVID-19 pan- of the department of concerned meeting under the chairmanship dination with concerned Coun- demic should be of utmost pri- departments gave a detailed ac- Reach Ladakh Correspondent ties at the COVID-19 dedicated of Gyal P Wangyal, CEC, Hill cilors. The progress of BADP ority and all necessary timely count of the work-done report hospital, COVID Care Centres as Council Leh was held on August projects will be reviewed in the Kargil: Feroz Ahmad Khan, measures should be put in place and the report of on-going and well as other quarantine facilities. 3 at DC Office conference hall. first week of September 2020. CEC Kargil reviewed the func- to deal with the situation. plan for completion of the proj- tioning and preparedness of Sachin Kumar Vaishya, DC/ Feroz Ahmed Khan took stock of He directed SE PWD and other Annual action plan of Border ects. dedicated COVID-19 Hospital, CEO LAHDC, Leh asserted that the pace of ongoing work going concerned officers to ensure the Area Development Plan for the Kargil in terms of patient care developmental works in the bor- The core objective of BADP is to on the establishment of the ful- completion of the 2 floors the current financial year 2020-21 of and other related facilities for the der areas will be taken on prior- develop border villages situated ly automated laboratory, oxygen COVID-19 Hospital within 1 Leh district which is formulat- winter season on August 14. ity and therefore stressed on the along Indo-Pak and Indo-China back up a plant, procurement of and a half month’s time which ed at Rs. ₹24.63 crore was dis- executing agencies for proper borders with special focus on Executive Councillors, Dep- DG sets, mega oxygen cylinders, would pave way for capacity of cussed and approved. execution and to make every important sectors like education, uty Commissioner and CEO, construction of sheds for central 100 beds including side rooms After going through every effort for completion of the proj- health, agriculture, drinking wa- LAHDC, Kargil, Baseer ul Haq heating plant and DG sets, anti- for doctors. scheme Gyal P Wangyal stressed ects in the same financial year. ter, handicraft, handloom, pow- Choudhary, Superintending en- virus vaccines and other required Officers of the Health Depart- the need for the completion of er, rural development, roads, and gineer, PWD Kargil, Ved Prakash facilities. He instructed the con- Deputy Chairman, Tsering ment were asked to continue BADP projects timely. He direct- bridges, irrigation khuls/canals besides officers of Health, R&B, cerned officers to complete all Sandup; Executive Councillors, with the process of procalcitonin ed executing agencies to ensure a among others. PHE, Mechanical, PDD and oth- works within the stipulated time- investigation at the COVID-19 er concerned officers attended lines. Hospital Kargil and make pro- the meeting. Underlining the importance of posals to process further. Chief Medical Officer, Kargil in- augmenting steps towards pa- Several other issues like the es- ADC, Kargil, assess damages caused by flash formed that all patient care and tient care and observation at the tablishment of separate power other required facilities are being COVID-19 Hospital, he said that feeder for COVID-19 hospital, extended to the symptomatic and services of 5 Physicians and Med- flood at Hinaskot procurement of plasma separator asymptomatic patients as well as ical Officers from peripheries will Reach Ladakh Correspondent machines, ambulances, and other the people in quarantine facili- be taken on a roaster basis. related issues were discussed. Kargil: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil Tsering Motup visited Hinaskot vil- lage and took stock of damages L-G Mathur discusses Jal Jeevan Mission caused by a flash flood on Au- gust 10. progress with WAPCOS SDM Shakar Chiktan and the be used round the year and meet field functionaries of PHE, requirements beyond drinking I&FC, PDD, and other con- purpose to assist Ladakh in its cerned departments, Council- agriculture vision. lor, Stakchay Khangral, Haji ance work at Kargil-Leh Na- PHE, I&FC, PDD, Rural Devel- Muhammad Qasim, Nominated tional Highway which had been opment, and other concerned de- He also emphasized the impor- Councillor, Padma Angdus, Sar- closed due to the flash floods at partments to carry out the tempo- tance of developing sustainable panchs and other PRI members Hinaskot. Around 100 stranded rary restoration of all necessary maintenance and technical system. of the area were present. vehicles were allowed to cross to facilities in the area immediately The WAPCOS team comprising either side of the highway. The so that the locals do not face any The flash floods caused severe Anupam Mishra, Director (Com- clearance of accumulated mud inconvenience. Lieutenant Governor, R K Mathur convening meeting with WAPCOS at Raj damages to the headworks of mercial & HRD); Shashank and clay on the link road from Niwas. all irrigation khuls, protection The stranded passengers ex- Tripathi, Project Manager, Lada- National Highway to Hinaskot bunds, roads, PHE pipelines pressed gratitude to the District Reach Ladakh Correspondent Connections (FHTCs) in ade- kh; Ravi Chandra, Water Supply Gonpa was also started immedi- and crop fields beside the inter- Administration Kargil for ensur- quate quantity and of prescribed Expert and Mohit Suri, Deputy ately. Leh: Lieutenant Governor, R K nal field channels also suffered ing the clearance of the highway quality to all households by the Manager, apprised LG Mathur Mathur discussed the works be- blockades due to silting. Baseer ul Haq Choudhary direct- and facilitating the immediate ing undertaken under Jal Jeevan year 2022. of the pilot projects proposed to ed concerned officers of R&B, movement of vehicles. be undertaken in Saboo and Stok He also took stock of the clear- Mission in a meeting with WAP- R K Mathur stressed that the villages of Leh district. COS on August 10 at Raj Niwas. project must incorporate the ex- The project as envisioned by isting infrastructures and adopt The team will be visiting Kargil Prime Minister, aiming to pro- an integrated approach to de- district to check locations for the Advisor Narula reviews implementation of vide Functional Household Tap velop a water system that can pilot projects. Centrally-Sponsored Schemes the targets within the timelines. PUBLIC NOTICE He asked the departments to identify the left out beneficia- We the following persons, propose to register a Non- Profitable Society under the name and style ries under various schemes and of Sheyfield , Education, Sports and Socio-Cultural Welfare Association with the ensure 100% coverage of all beneficiaries. The Departments Registrar of the Societies, UT Ladakh under Society Registration Act, 1860. were asked to especially reach List of Executive members of the Society: out to the beneficiaries residing in remote areas such as Zanskar, S.No Name Parentage Residence Designation Umang Narula reviewing the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes. Changthang, etc. 1 Gulam Murtaza S/o Gulam Mohd Shey Yokma President Also, he asked to start a publicity 2 Shahid Ali S/o Mukthar Ali Shey Yokma Vice-President Reach Ladakh Correspondent that 100% of beneficiaries are campaign for the schemes with 3 Bashir Ahmed S/o Mohd Hadi Shey Yokma Secretary Leh: Advisor, Umang Narula covered under SAUBHAGYA, low coverage of beneficiaries. 4 Ajaz Ali S/o Safdar Ali Shey Yokma Treasury UJALA, Livestock Insurance convened a review meeting on The Deputy Commissioners Scheme, PM Employment Gen- 5 Ajaz Hussain S/oMirza Assadullah Shey Yokma Executive Member the implementation of centrally were asked to conduct a month- eration Programme, Khelo In- 6 Irshaad Ali S/o Mussa Ali Shey Yokma Executive Member sponsored schemes in Ladakh on ly review of all the schemes dia, National Youth Corps, and 7 Shoaib Ali S/o Mohd Ali Shey Yokma Executive Member August 6. at their level. He further asked Assistance to Disabled Persons them to convene meetings with Objection if any in this regard may kindly be submitted to General Manager Industries, Leh Union Secretary, Ravinder Kumar (AIDP). N.G.Os for the implementation Territory of Ladakh within a period of 21 days from the publication of Notice. briefed the Advisor regarding the status of implementation of cen- Umang Narula instructed Ad- of schemes that are required to President trally sponsored schemes in the ministrative Departments for be implemented through such Sheyfield , Education, Sports and Socio-Cultural Welfare Association, Shey Union territory. It was informed effective implementation of var- bodies. ious flagship schemes to achieve Reach Ladakh Bulletin Advertisement August 16-31, 2020 | 7

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