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R EACH VOL. 7 ISSUE 4 PAGES 8 L ADAKH B ULLETIN March 1-15, 2019 In Conversation with Reach Ladakh Expert Talk Jigmet Desal 5 Importance of voter's participation 4

Find us on FACEBOOK: Reach Ladakh Follow us on twitter: ReachLadakhBulletin Visit our website: www.reachladakh.com Brief News Stomach cancer most prevalent in Ladakh Caused primarily due to lack of personal hygiene DISCLAIMER Dawa Dolma found predominately in Ladakh along with Helicobacter Reach Ladakh does not take re- Pylori infection of the stomach.” sponsibility for the contents of the Leh: To educate and raise awareness about preventable Advertisements Display/classified cancers, the month of February is universally dedicat- When asked whether sedentary lifestyle is the prima- published in this newspaper. The ed as National Cancer Prevention Month. According ry cause of cancer in Ladakh, Dr. Tashi Motup, Senior paper does not endorse the same. to Sonam Norboo Memorial Hospital, Leh records, the Consultant Surgeon, SNM Hospital, Leh mentioned Readers are requested to verify the highest patients of cancer in Ladakh is that of stomach that sedentary lifestyle does not apply rightly to people contents on their own before acting cancer, the ailment which is caused by a virus known of Ladakh as they are engaged in agro-based farming, there upon. as Helicobacter Pylori that develops solely because of active and hardworking life. In contrast, non-communi- lack of hygiene. Gastrointestinal cancer, liver cancer cable diseases such as Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetic Leh celebrates birth anniversary from Hepatitis B, cervical cancer, breast cancer, and and Blood pressure along with inactive life results in a of Hazrat Fatima lung cancer are the other prevalent cancers in the region. sedentary lifestyle. Chuchot: The birth anniversary of Surgeons believed that people generally assume cancer Likewise, there are plenty of myths associated with can- Hazrat Fatima, daughter of Prophet death rates are on the rise in Ladakh. Yes, advances in cer and it is extremely crucial to debunk these myths. Mohammad (PBUH) was celebrated on and the presence of diagnostic tools and technologies Cancer Registry of SNM Hospital Leh Cancer is highly equivalent to a death sentence and incur- February 26 at Imam Bargah, Chuchot Year have allowed early diagnosis and identification of the Gynecology able which is not true with scientific research and meth- Gongma. ailments but that does not mean there has been a signif- 2017-18 2018-19 ods, more than 60 percent of patients may be cured which The programme was organised under the icant increase in the number. Uterus - 1 entirely depends on the early detection of the ailment. presidentship of Sheikh Nazir Ahmed Lack of awareness among the people has found to be Cervix 1 3 Experts explained that in Ladakh, late diagnosis is one Sharifi, President, Majlis e- ullama. the key reason behind many cancer ailments in Ladakh. Ovary 1 3 of the major concerns in the development of cancer. Sheikh Ghulam Hadi, Phyang, Sheikh ENT Early diagnosis and screening are extremely important. Traditionally vaccine treats diseases, but there is no vac- Nazir Ali, Agha Syed Zahid Ali, Sheikh Cancer Registry of SNM Hospital Leh Esophagus 3 4 cine that cures cancer rather vaccine for preventing can- Mohd. Raza, Tausif Hussain, Presi- Year Larynx 1 1 dent, Anjuman Imamia Youth wing and Surgery, Medicine and Allied Service Thyroid 2 - cer viruses including HPV and Hepatitis B. Perception 2017-18 2018-19 about cancer patient is misunderstood especially think- Ramzan Din spoke on the occasion. Sino Nasal 1 1 Stomach 19 22 ing cancer as a contagious disease that spreads easily F 5 4 Lymphorrhea 2 - from person to person. Cancer can spread only when Breast M 2 - organ and tissue transplant from one to another person. Matho Nagrang festival concludes Causes Matho: The two- day long Matho Na- Genito-urinary 8 8 Clarifying cancer is not a hereditary disease, Dr. Tashi grang festival was celebrated with reli- Liver 6 7 Living at high altitude under the hypoxic conditions is a Motup, General Laparoscopic surgeon, SNM Hospital, gious fervor on February 19 and 20 at Gall Bladder 4 5 risk factor; dietary habits, alcoholism, and smoking cig- Leh said that cancer is a disease of genetically/immune arettes are major contributors to many cancer ailments. Matho monastery. Colorectal 0 3 modular alteration in cellular organs of a living organ- His Eminence Thartse Khen Rinpoche Lungs 5 3 Dr. Tashi Thinlas, Consultant Physician, SNM Hospital, ism that results in the disproportionate increase in size. imparted long life empowerment to the Blood 0 3 Leh said, “Viruses like Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) ...Continues on Page 3 devotees. People from different parts of and Hepatitis B are common cancers causing virus Ladakh seek blessing from the two ora- cles ‘Rongtsan’ and mask dance. Matho monastery belongs to the Sakya Leh celebrates International Mother Language Day Panel for Ladakh meets Councilors, Leh School of Tibetan Buddhism and was Hill Council Leh's priority to preserve and promote Bhoti language, says CEC The panel to work towards equal development of both Leh and founded in 15th century by Lama Kargil districts Drungba Dorjey during King Drak- pa Bumlde. Mangtro Gonpa (Matho) which mean in Tibetan 'mang' means 'many' and 'tro' means 'Happiness'.

Correction and clarification It is the policy of ‘Reach Ladakh Bul- letin’ to correct significant errors as soon as possible. Please specify the edition, date, news item or the article. You can contact at 9858394403 or email at [email protected]. CEC with other dignitaries during the celebration of International Mother Language Day. All communication must carry the full postal address and telephone numbers. Rigzin Wangmo guage and pass on the values. We should be responsible for preserving our lan- Leh: Marking International Mother Lan- guage. Also, one should stop blaming the guage Day, a program themed ‘Indige- younger generation for not speaking the each adakh ulletin nous languages matter for Development R L B language properly. The experts should and Reconciliation’ was celebrated on encourage them to learn better”. Reach Ladakh Correspondent post of Commissioner Secretary rank for Owner, Publisher & Printer: February 21 at Lotsava Auditorium, Cul- Tundup Dorjey the district as Chief Executive Officer tural Academy. He also expressed his satisfaction over Leh: A committee for Ladakh consti- LAHDC, the directorates must function Editor: Rinchen Angmo Chumikchan the younger generation taking a keen in- tuted by State Administrative Council It was organised by Jammu and Kashmir under the overall control and superinten- terest in the Bhoti language. But unfor- under Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary Assistant Editor: Stanzin Dasal Academy of Art, Culture and Languages dent of the LAHDCs Leh and Kargil. tunately, they are given less platform and (Planning & Development) convened a Leh in collaboration with Buddhist As- Reporters: Rigzin Wangmo, opportunities. meeting with the Hill Council, Leh on He further said that the district stands sociation Youth Wing, Culture and Lan- Dawa Dolma February 18 at Council Secretariat. with the Govt. decision for sanctioned guage Welfare Society, Leh and students He further informed that Hill Council, Sales & Marketing: Tsering Morup headquarters of the Ladakh Division Welfare Society, CIBS. Leh would give the highest priority for The aim of the committee visit to Leh in Leh as per the Govt. SRO-110 with Published at: preservation and propagation of Bhoti was to study on the periodicity of the Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, CEC was the no modifications to any other location. Reach Ladakh, Skara Yokma, Airport language. Also, advice to write applica- newly created Ladakh Division, under- chief guest while Tsewang Thinles, Pres- Reason being Leh is equidistant from Road, near Councillor Quarter tions to Hill Council, Leh in Bhoti lan- stand and resolve the concerns of both ident, Ladakh Buddhist Association was all the Sub-divisions/blocks of the entire Contact: 9858394403 guage. Leh and Kargil districts. the guest of honour. Ladakh region, better infrastructure and Printed at: Tsewang Thinles, President LBA high- Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, CEC raised approachable via both air and road con- Kaizen Offset Pvt Ltd, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said, “Lan- lighted the initiatives and Bhoti promo- certain points concerning the people of nectivity with the rest of the world. 3 DISDC Complex, Okhla Industrial guage is the main identity of society and the district such as the creation of the Area, Phase – I, New Delhi – 20 we all must strive to use our own lan- ...Continues on Page 3 ...Continues on Page 2 2 | March 1-15, 2019 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

First winter kisan mela cum exhibition held in Leh 14-day theatre workshop held in Leh Authenticity is the key to become an artist rather than imitating someone else’s art, says Mipham Otsal

CEC and other dignitaries during the Kisan Mela

Rigzin Wangmo from other places neglecting our farmers”. own goods”. Agling: With an aim to revive He also spoke about the launch- the traditional crops, the first “LAHDC will be come up with ing of local rajma as a souvenir ever winter Kisan Mela cum ex- various methods and implemen- ‘Ladakhi Rajma’ in the next hibition was held on February 21 tations in the agriculture sector month. Mipham Otsal while explaining the importance of theatre. at Farmers Hostel, Agling. and people can sell local vegeta- Tashi Tsetan, Chief Agriculture bles through Cooperative societ- Dawa Dolma & Rigzin Wangmo Ladakh distinct culture rather er, Department of Education The fest was organised by Dis- Officer Leh spoke about the suf- than giving importance to infra- stressed on lack of confidence ies. The local product will have Leh: A 14-day play oriented the- trict Agriculture Office Leh un- ficient stock of seeds and plans structure development. among students and youths of values in the market as the local atre workshop was initiated by der the scheme ATMA (CSS) for uniform distribution. Ladakh. He believed that the government will not allow the Jammu and Kashmir Academy Mipham Otsal, Director LTO, SMAE 2018-19. workshop will be a perfect plat- vegetables which are bought in He also informed about the suc- of Arts, Culture and Language Leh emphasized that the main form to boost and build the con- Farmers of Leh district exhibited from other places”, he added. cessful trial of flori-culture at from February 15 to 28 at Lada- objective of organising this their greenhouse-grown vegeta- Thiksay farm and reduction in fidence of Ladakhi youths. He further stressed on the need kh Theatre Organization hall. workshop is to bring out arts bles and perennial potted flow- procurement of chemical fertil- within an individual and to trans- He also mentioned that being a for age-old sustainable agricul- The workshop is intended to ers. DIHAR, CAZIRI, and KVK izers. Also, the new machine in- form oneself into an artist and a student of Mipham Otsal (a mas- tural practice. Villages with min- produce promising artists and also had their stalls for demon- troduced by the department and theatre lover. He focused on au- ter in theatrical work), students imal use of chemical fertilizers theatrical students in the field stration. PM Soil Health Card. thenticity as the key to becoming can expect to see growth while will be made fully organic by of drama, play and movie. The an artist rather than imitating taking part in this wonderful op- Inaugurating the exhibition, 2021, and the rest of the villag- ‘Best Farmer’ awards to 10 workshop is conducted by Mip- someone else’s art. portunity and requested students Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, CEC es with high or more usage of farmers of different blocks with ham Otsal. not to hesitate to ask questions. appreciated the department and chemical fertilizers will be trans- a cash prize of ₹10,000 and cer- He further spoke about the need Ven. Lobzang Nyantak, Coun- associated research stations for formed into sustainable farming tificates were distributed under for sincerity, dedication, commit- Tsering Wangdus Lonpo, writer/ cillor, Upper Leh, chief guest organising the Kisan mela in method thus making Ladakh ful- ATMA scheme. ment and discipline to become translator was also felicitated for asserted the importance of re- winter to make people aware that ly organic by the year 2024. a genuine artist since; there has receiving state award. Dr. Srivastava, Director DIHAR, viving Bhoti language as it is an vegetables can be grownin this been no improvement in the field Phuntsog Stanzin, Executive Dr. Harpreet Kaur, District For- essential part of Ladakhi culture, Tsering Wangdus urged partici- season also. of theatre in Ladakh since 1982. Councillor, Agriculture said, est Officer Leh, Dr. Mohd. tradition, and arts. He said that pants to consider the workshop Recollecting the old methods “We have been working on mak- Iqbal, Chief Animal Husbandry theatre has greatly contributed in Dr. Thupstan Norbu, Assistant important to experience transfor- of farming he said, “Earlier ev- ing amendments in the agricul- Officer, Tashi Tsetan, Chief Ag- preserving the values of culture Editor, J&K Culture Academy, mation within yourself. He also erything was fabricated locally, ture sector for positive changes. riculture Officer Leh, Thinley and traditions thereby building a Leh said, “Theatre is a medium advised students to advance their people were not dependent on The machinery for packaging Dawa, Assistant Soil Chemist cultured society. of spreading information, bring- language skills particularly Bho- the outside products and were is now available with the de- Agriculture officers and officials ing changes and source of enter- ti during the workshop. In the wake of external enter- self-sustained. Now with the partment. The packing of local of Agriculture Department Leh, tainment.” tremendous development and products can be done and sold and large numbers of farmers of taining means causing a threat Tsering Yangchan, student cum lack of poor management we are in the market which will boost Leh district were present. to local cultural values Lobzang He also highlighted theater as part LTO member sharing her expe- depended on the goods bought the economic sector of the local Ven. Nyantak strongly insists on of the ordinary aspect of knowl- riences suggested aspirant artists Ladakhi leaders and policymak- edge and Buddhist education. to join the training to advance ers to prioritize in safeguarding their skills. Tsetan Angchuk, Senior teach- Panel for Ladakh meets Councilors, Leh

...Continued from Page 1 on the ground. Leh condemns Pulwama attack The committee will work towards equal devel- Also, Leh has more availability of land to expand opment of both Leh and Kargil districts, asserted the headquarter and directorates of all the adminis- Kansal. trative departments in the future. Considering the geo-strategic relevance of Leh, he advocated for Members of the committee, Shahid Anayatullah, the headquarter in Leh. Commissioner/Secretary to Govt. Revenue De- partment, Mohd. Yaqoob Itoo, Director General Stressing on the fact that Leh is already accommo- Budget Finance Department said that this is a con- dating the multi-ethnic groups of people from all tinuous process and things will be completed with the corners of the Ladakh region, including Kargil, a flow. he said that having headquarter in Leh would be in the great interest of the common mass. Later, the committee also held a meeting with the District Officers at DC Conference hall and took He urged on the creation of all the posts on the lines firsthand information about the power and exercise of other divisions of the state and requested for cre- of major departments in terms of developmental ation of a separate Directorate of Hospitality, Trib- schemes under District and State sector and Cen- al Affairs, Civil aviation among others. trally Sponsored Schemes, and their fund flow Rohit Kansal, Chairman of the Committee said that mechanism. the main objective of their visit to Leh is to ensure Detail enquiry about procedural issues and admin- greater development and prosperity to Ladakh as istrative problems pertaining to various depart- a whole by finding ways for best operationalisa- ments were also carried out. tion of the division here so that benefits flow to the people. Avny Lavasa, DC, Leh gave inputs on various im- portant issues during the meeting. He assured that the committee is committed for a fair report considering the long term sustainable de- Rigzin Samphel, Commissioner/Secretary to Govt. Reach Ladakh Correspondent was organised by Ladakh Bud- As many as 40 Central Reserve velopment of this region focusing on the promotion Ladakh Affairs, Sheetal Nanda, Secretary Dept. dhist Association. Police Force (CRPF) personnel Leh: Paying solidarity and trib- of art, culture, handicraft, and Pashmina. Rural Dev. & PR, Saugat Biswas, Divisional Com- were killed after a suicide bomb- ute to the martyred soldiers in The speakers strongly condemn missioner Ladakh, Stanzin Phuntsog, EC Agricul- er attacked a CRPF convoy in Rohit Kansal said that they are here to achieve the Pulwama attack, thousands of the killing of soldiers and con- ture, Tsering Sandup, EC Health, Sargun Shukla, Pulwama district on February aim of divisional status by identifying the overall people joined candle light march veyed condolence to the families SSP Leh, councilors, and HODs were present 14. actual requirements of the departments and officers on February 15 in Leh which of the bereaved. during the meeting. Reach Ladakh Bulletin March 1-15, 2019 | 3

Leh administration expresses satisfaction over regulations Leh district express resentment on repeal of SRO 110 to SRO 120 implemented by various agencies on Chadar trek Reach Ladakh Correspondent rience that the Government had introduced Bhoti Language teachings in government schools in the She said that there is still scope for further im- Leh: A meeting to discuss the function of division year 1969 with the promise to create post for Bhoti provement in all these facilities which will be taken in Ladakh region was convened under the chair- teachers in all schools (which at the initial stage care of next year. manship of Tsewang Thinles, President LBA on only 27 posts created) and no fresh post created af- February 25 at LBA office. She further added that the idea of handing over ter that in last 50 years.” garbage bags to all tour guides for garbage collec- The meeting was attended by All Ladakh Gonpa As- It was also decided that the struggle for UT with tion and depositing back at the wildlife check post sociation, Anjuman Imamia, Anjuman-Moin-ul-Is- legislature will continue and committed to struggle has been a great success. lam, Christian Community, Executive Councillor, for honour, dignity and achieving the aspirations of LAHDC, Leh, BJP, Indian National Congress, A total of 3,000 kg garbage was collected during people. National Conference, PDP, Chairman, Sarpanch this Chadar season which has been brought to proj- Coordination Committee, Leh, Vice President, The participants also expressed their resentment ect Tsangda centre for scientific disposal. Municipal Committee, Leh, Leader of opposition, on repeal of SRO 110 to SRO 120. They said that While appreciating the Wildlife Department, Health LAHDC, Leh. declaring Leh as the headquarter of newly created Department, District Police, ALTOA, Ladakh Res- Division was very thoughtful and a decision of wis- A joint resolution was passed unanimously which cue Centre and Adventure Sports Cover(ASC 360) dom keeping in view the international historical, states that the Divisional Status should not under- insurance company for effective implementation of cultural and strategic importance of Leh city. But mine the functioning of the LAHDC. To ensure the regulations, she said that performance of all the unfortunately, the decision has been reversed under the smooth functioning of the LAHDC a proposal above-mentioned departments and stakeholders re- the pressure of Kargil population thereby resulting of making CEO, LAHDC post of Commissioner Reach Ladakh Correspondent mained exceptional. in extreme humiliation and disappointment among Secretary rank was raised. Divisional status should the people of Leh district. They demanded all the Leh: With the conclusion of 2019 Chadar Trek, Keeping the large influx of tourists every year for be purposeful and on ground. All departments headquarters of the Directorates be stationed in Leh Avny Lavasa took stock of the overall implemen- Chadar trek and consequential degradation of the functioning in the district to be given full-fledged so as to ensure that the status of Leh city too is not tation and identify areas for improvement in next environment coupled with health hazards and fatal- Directorate with required numbers of staff with undermined. year on February 15. ities because of non-availability of proper regula- preference to the local participation on top priority. tions and facilities, District Administration has put It was also decided that if the demands are not giv- The inspection was carried out up to Shingra Yok- Also, the memorandum reads as, “Post creations certain regulations for Chadar Trek this year. Basic en due consideration they have no option left ex- ma along with Moses Kunzang, ADC, AD Sheep for implementation of the new dispensation be facilities like health check-up, mandatory acclima- cept to fight for our rights. Husbandry and Wildlife Warden. done forthwith otherwise we have a bitter expe- tization, insurance cover, provision of toilets, gar- Expressing satisfaction over the results, Avny La- bage bags/dustbins en route, air evacuation in case vasa said that barring the unfortunate death of one of any exigency and Sat phone communication etc. person due to HAPO, many lives were saved be- were provided to the tourists. Cultural Academy, Kargil, organises folk music competition cause of the medical facilities available en route and swift action taken by ALTOA and the insurance Also, the procedure for obtaining the permit was company ASC 360. streamlined for the convenience of tourists. Hill Council Leh plans action policy for Sowa-Rigpa system Reach Ladakh Correspondent Leh: To develop Sowa Rigpa Amchi System in Ladakh, Hill Council Leh expresses keen to formulate an action policy plan during a meeting on February 17. Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, CEC said that traditional Amchi sys- tem of Himalayan region is a valuable treasure for Ladakh and district at par with Ayurvedic and Dr. Padma Gurmet, Chief officer, Reach Ladakh Correspondent Welcoming the children, teachers, jury, and guests Hill Council is committed to de- Unani doctors in SNM Hospital NRIS Leh informed that as per on the first day, Muhammad Ali Tak, Special Of- veloping this ancient system in Kargil: Around 80 children under different age Leh and other Primary Health the Gazette of GoI Ministry of ficer for Culture Kargil said that a series of such an organised way. To do so, an groups took part in the three days long folk music Centers of Leh, relaxation in the Ayurveda and Homeopathy 2018 children based programmes being conducted by inclusive action policy will be competition which started on February 23 at Lan- amendment of J&K Ayurvedic, and Central Council of Indian Cultural Academy Kargil in different blocks of the formulated and urged upon Leh guage Centre New Academy complex. Unani, Sowa-Rigpa (Amchi) Medicine Act, 1970, the degree district. based traditional medical insti- System of Medicine Act 1959 holders in Sowa Rigpa Amchi The program was organised by Jammu and Kash- tute and Amchies to give their He said that the core idea behind organising such and 2017 as per which tradi- System from four institutes of mir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Kar- valuable suggestions and feed- events is to introduce the young minds to the realm tional trained Amchi required India including CIBS (Deemed gil. backs. 10 year experience in Amchi University) Choglamsar Leh, of creative arts in music and to invoke cultural medicine practice with matricu- Men-Tsee-Khang College Dha- The aim of the competition is to instill an apprecia- awakening among youngsters. He further added that Hill Coun- lation for registration and prac- ramshala (HP), Central Univer- tion for folk music among youngsters besides pro- cil Leh is keen to add Sowa-Rig- The children were categorized under age groups tice, enhancement in the Stipend sity of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath viding a platform to showcase their folk musical pa sector under the portfolio of including Junior (9-13 years), Senior (13-16 years) of Amchies which is stand still Varanasi (UP) and Chagpori Ti- skills. an Executive Councilor LAH- and Amateur (16-21 years). at ₹300 since many decades, betan Medical Institute, Darjeel- DC, Leh in days to come. up-gradation of Chief Amchi ing ( West Bengal ) are also rec- While discussing various issues, post at the level of CMO and ognized for registration, practice demands and the problem of Leh creation of 22 Medical Officers and eligible for posts equivalent Stomach cancer most prevalent in Ladakh based institutes and Amchies, posts to regulate Sowa-Rigpa to Ayurvedic and Unani doctors it was decided to pursue differ- system in the Jammu, Kashmir under NHM. He said that there ...Continued from Page 1 ments. In Ladakh, people lack the habit of washing ent genuine demands with con- and Ladakh state. is a good number of such degree hands before and after meals and after using toilets. cerned ministry at GoI level and holders in Ladakh. Also, future requirements of the Only about 5 to 10 percent of cancer cases are People do grow fresh vegetable and fruits but they with Governor Jammu, Kashmir, education and research institutes The meeting decided to sit hereditary but 90 percent are directly caused by don’t eat and consume fresh milk. and Ladakh state shortly. like NRIS Leh, CIBS, Choglam- monthly under the chairman- chronic cellular damage and genetic immunolog- Dr. Tashi Thinlas focused on eating dry fruits like Issues and demands highlight- sar Leh and SNM Hospital for ship of Executive Councillor for ical alteration. However, it does not indicate that walnut, almond and apricot can prevent cancer and ed were creation of 24 posts of strengthening of Sowa-Rigpa Heath to devise the action policy you are cancer free; many people are diagnosed taking them daily is highly crucial. Similarly, fresh Amchi and Pharmacist in Leh system in Ladakh was discussed. plan. with cancer at some age primarily due to genetic milk contains calcium that prevents bone-related changes and exposure to environmental factors like ailments. Exposure to sun, breathing fresh air and radiation, tobacco, smoke, and alcoholism. drinking fresh water are must things to do, Lada- Prevention khis tend to spend their time indoor that results in Leh celebrates International Mother Language day vitamins D deficiency. There are various possible ways to prevent cancer. ...Continued from Page 1 Dr. Thupstan Norbu, Assistant Editor, J&K Cul- People must pay serious attention to their dietary At the same time, social workers can also assist ture Academy spoke about the importance of the habits; consumption of stored meats and leftover cancer patients in giving psychological support, language and highlighted the history and how the understanding medical procedures, building a pos- tional programmes organised by LBA for the stu- food that develops the growth of fungal organism International Mother Language Day is essential to due to the assorted temperature which can cause itive attitude and care management. dents in Leh, Jammu and other cities as an annual observe. feature and also informed about their future course chronic diseases. Tashi Angchuk, President of Medical Social Ser- of Bhoti learning programmes. He also said Cultur- Ven. Shadup Chamba, President, Ladakh Gonpa Dr. Tashi Motup informed that the notion of the vice Association, Leh stressed on the role of so- al Academy is much more capable of shouldering Association, Konchok Ishey Stak, President, LBA food, ‘Leftovers taste better’ need to be thrown cial workers for the welfare of cancer patients like bigger responsibilities but the constraint of funds is Youth, Dr. Urgain Dadul, Reader of Central Insti- away. Researches and studies in Japan and China providing counseling, offering palliative care, and becoming an obstruction in their way. tute of Buddhist Studies, Leh, Haji Riyas Ahmad, claim that salt and butter are the worst combina- rehabilitation. Ven. Konchok Gyatso, Molvi Shabir, Ven. Stobdan tions that could deteriorate an individual’s health. He appealed LAHDC to provide funds to the Acad- Paldan, Mohd. Ali and Konchok Tashi also spoke Cancer is a preventable disease and the need of the emy so that cultural promotion programmes would on the occasion and urged every citizen of Ladakh He further added that personal hygiene is extreme- hour is to have a proper cancer registry and active be carried out smoothly. to use own language with the greatest pride. ly important to stay away from many cancer ail- cancer society in Ladakh to bring a wind of change. 4 | March 1-15, 2019 Fortnightly Special Reach Ladakh Bulletin

will not be there in local subdivisions. Apart from it, the EVM’s are cial so that the views/choice of the majority prevail. EXPERT TALK randomized when they are allotted to polling stations and the polling The voters are the primary medium to form a democratic govern- staffs are also randomized thrice with the final one before 48 hours of ment and should know the value of his / her vote. The voter should the elections. Prior to this, nobody knows who is going where. This not be impressed or mobilized under any unlawful means /pressure Importance of Voter's Participation will ensure check and balance in the system itself. and exercise the right to vote fearlessly. Also, they should not be By Stanzin Dasal Voting gives the power to an individual to question the government involved in any exercise of bogus voting. about issues and clarifications. We should cast our vote wisely for the Avny Lavasa, Deputy Commissioner/ District District Election Office under the control of the Deputy Commis- leaders who can bring change. If people votes are based on corrupt Election Officer, Leh: Voting is a fundamental sioner, Kargil, plays a vital role for smooth conduct of elections. practices, the government you will get will also be corrupt and simul- right of every citizen to choose the leaders and Preparation of plans, arrangement of different activities such as taneously one loses the right to complain. to form the government. Voter’s participation is transport, communication, drafting of polling personnel, trainings, very important in the electoral process to run There are issues regarding maximum number of youths studying outside facilities at polling stations such as EVM/VVPAT and other material the democracy successfully. unable to exercise their right to vote . But the problem is not just faced by management, dispatch and receiving plan, counting plan, security the Ladakh region only but in other states as well. But as of now we must arrangement and different assignments through various Nodal Offi- District administration, Leh have already plan and try to cast our vote because the date of the election is announced cers etc. are to be handled and supervised. launched the voter awareness programme fo- almost 2 months ago. The consideration of demand for polling station in cusing on the electoral registration of the voters and awareness of EVM / VVPAT awareness drive is planned to take up to the bottom other states during election time is under Election Commission of India. machines such as Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Ver- under SVEEP but because of blockage of various route, weather ifiable Paper Audit Trail (VV Pat). The participation of voters is must but the turnout ratio of voters is challenges and heavy snowfall the programme is at turtle speed. But less in Leh as compared to Kargil. I feel that the interest in politics or we will gear up with the change in climatic conditions and opening Under the flagship program of the Election Commission of India, the government you chose, and the issues are needed for maximum of routes. However training/demonstration for employees and dif- Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation - SVEEP, voter’s participation. ferent sections of the society will start at Tehsil level within a day we started activities to educate voters and spreading awareness. Fo- or two. cusing the young voters, we have conducted awareness campaign There are challenges faced by the department such as the accessibility in winter coaching centres, ice hockey tournaments, and Ladakh in far-flung nomadic areas where we need to install tents for polling The awareness drive will play an important role to clear all doubts Scouts. Presently, the election in Ladakh is conducted towards the station but I am proud to say that we have always reached out and and increase voter participation. closing phases and we are planning to carry out the awareness pro- conducted the election smoothly. If we look at the voter’s turnout of previous elections in Kargil, it is gram in full swing once the date of election is finalized. The target always above 70%. This shows that people in Kargil are much aware is to reach every voter of the district for the enrollment, to educate Solution • Awareness program such as Systematic Voters’ Education and Elec- of the importance of participation in the electoral process. Also, the about EVM/VVPAT’s and to encourage them to vote. toral Participation–SVEEP will help in making people understand voter awareness programmes are conducted at grass root level under VVPAT is a new machine which will ensure the voting process even the importance of the vote. different schemes of ECI at regular intervals. The religious organisa- more transparent than it was. Talking about the technical aspects of • The thought of ‘My vote counts’ or ‘One vote can change’ needs to tions also suggest people to exercise his/her right to vote as a moral EVM, it is a standalone machine which cannot be connected with inculcate among the voters. duty to elect capable leader. Your vote to A, B, or C candidate, goes Wi-Fi networks or any external devices. The machine is electroni- to the nation and its democratic setup. • Political parties can also play a big role in imparting the value and cally protected to prevent any tampering/manipulation. importance of the vote. There are two things which constitute the EVM, ballot unit and con- Solution Message • Voters awareness forum under SVEEP trol unit. Now, the VVPAT will also be connected and apart from “We may be very cynical and think one vote does not count and these three units no other devices or connection is possible. bring change. Each vote makes a difference and one must vote to the • Reaching at the grass root level through field workers like, AWWs, ASHAs, MPHWs, FMPHWs, BLOs, BLAs, BAGs, VLWs and Election will be fair and transparent and there is no doubt about it. right candidate. The right to complain is not there if we don’t vote.” MPWs There are strict legal provisions against defaulters. During the elec- Nargis Banoo, Deputy District Election Officer, • Imparting the value and importance of vote through posters, ban- tion time, if any political parties violate the Model Code of Conduct, Kargil: In a democratic setup, people play a very ners hoardings pamphlets and local AIR. legal action will be taken against them. Anyone can come and com- important role to form government of their own plain if found such illegal practices and also, there is an app named choice. India being the world’s largest democra- Message C vigil where one can upload images of such practices within 5 min- cy has given right to vote to every citizen who “To cast vote today is not only to exercise a right but to perform utes and we will take action. has attained the age of 18 years and above. With a duty towards strengthening national democratic system. I urge Regarding polling duty, a local of a particular block will not be de- the responsibility of choosing a good leader, upon all eligible electors to participate in elections with a free ployed in the respective block for polling duty and local officers maximum participation of voters becomes cru- mind.” IN FOCUS the Constituent Assembly involved in the drafting of the Constitution and the State of Jammu and Kashmir was never accorded What is Article 35A? any special status in the Constitution. Arti- cle 370 was only a ‘temporary provision’ to Krishnadas Rajagopal help bring normality in Jammu and Kash- Life is all about the celebration of the mir and strengthen democracy in that State, What is it? it contends. The Constitution-makers did brighter moments Article 35A is a provision incorporated not intend Article 370 to be a tool to bring in the Constitution giving the Jammu and permanent amendments, like Article 35A, One quite-often-asked question is: Why do we Kashmir Legislature a carte blanche to de- in the Constitution. have to suffer? The answer is quite simple as cide who all are ‘permanent residents’ of the The petition said Article 35 A is against the well as complex. My answer, the simple one, is State and confer on them special rights and “very spirit of oneness of India” as it creates because life is all about joy and suffering because privileges in public sector jobs, acquisition a “class within a class of Indian citizens”. it begins with the joy of birth and ends with the of property in the State, scholarships and Restricting citizens from other States from sadness of death. And, in-between, you have the other public aid and welfare. The provision getting employment or buying property vicissitudes of happiness and sadness. That is the mandates that no act of the legislature com- within Jammu and Kashmir is a violation law of nature, and sooner we realise it, the better. ing under it can be challenged for violating of fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19 the Constitution or any other law of the land. Why does it matter? and 21 of the Constitution. As such, everybody suffers now and then, but then everybody does not face it to overcome it. Those who do are conscious of the fact that How did it come about? The parliamentary route of lawmaking was A second petition filed by Jammu and bypassed when the President incorporated suffering is an essential part of life, and that it has to be taken in our Article 35A was incorporated into the Con- Kashmir native Charu Wali Khanna has Article 35A into the Constitution. Article stride instead of getting bogged down. That calls for celebration of stitution in 1954 by an order of the then challenged Article 35A for protecting cer- 368 (i) of the Constitution empowers only life over its brighter aspects by coming out of the trauma of suffer- President Rajendra Prasad on the advice of tain provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Parliament to amend the Constitution. So ings with greater zest. the Jawaharlal Nehru Cabinet. The contro- Constitution, which restrict the basic right did the President act outside his jurisdic- versial Constitution (Application to Jammu to property if a native woman marries a man The realisation of the truth that nothing good comes without expe- tion? Is Article 35A void because the Nehru and Kashmir) Order of 1954 followed the not holding a permanent resident certificate. government did not place it before Parlia- riencing bad moments gives one the strength to carry on with one’s 1952 Delhi Agreement entered into between “Her children are denied a permanent res- ment for discussion? A five-judge Bench mission to fruition. A time comes when you get to forget all the bad Nehru and the then Prime Minister of Jam- ident certificate, thereby considering them of the Supreme Court in its March 1961 experiences because your ‘mission accomplished’ is too great to re- mu and Kashmir Sheikh Abdullah, which illegitimate,” the petition said. judgment in Puranlal Lakhanpal vs. The member anything else. extended Indian citizenship to the ‘State President of India discusses the President’s Why does it matter? subjects’ of Jammu and Kashmir. Irish author Oliver Goldsmith says life is a journey that must be trav- powers under Article 370 to ‘modify’ the Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal has elled, no matter how bad the roads and accommodations are. There The Presidential Order was issued under Constitution. Though the court observes called for a debate in the Supreme Court on would be good times as well as bad times but the journey must go Article 370 (1) (d) of the Constitution. This that the President may modify an existing the sensitive subject. provision allows the President to make cer- provision in the Constitution under Article on until the very last moment of your rendezvous with this world. If tain “exceptions and modifications” to the 370, the judgment is silent as to whether Recently, a Supreme Court Bench, led by one realises this and cares to be serious enough to do that on a daily Constitution for the benefit of ‘State sub- the President can, without the Parliament’s Justice Dipak Misra, tagged the Khanna pe- basis, then the vicissitudes of life becomes more of a daily routine jects’ of Jammu and Kashmir. knowledge, introduce a new Article. This tition with the We the Citizens case, which than a struggle. We need to pause every morning for a few minutes question remains open. has been referred to a three-judge Bench. and deliberate on our ultimate goal. So Article 35A was added to the Constitu- The court has indicated that the validity of tion as a testimony of the special consider- A writ petition filed by NGO We the Citi- Articles 35A and 370 may ultimately be de- ation the Indian government accorded to zens challenges the validity of both Arti- cided by a Constitution Bench. Courtesy: Hindustan Times cle 35A and Article 370. It argues that four the ‘permanent residents’ of Jammu and The author is a New Delhi-based Editor-at-large, columnist and pro- representatives from Kashmir were part of Courtesy: The Hindu Kashmir. fessional speaker Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly Special March 1-15, 2019 | 5

In Conversation with Jigmet Desal, Orderly DC Office Interviewed by Dawa Dolma

Q. First of all, congratulation on receiving district award for your extraordinary ded- rough idea of what I am going to do with my career in the future. I would like to contin- ication and service during Republic Day celebration. Tell us briefly about you? ue post-graduation through distance learning as it has become a minimum qualification nowadays. Firstly, I would like to thank Reach Ladakh Bulletin for giving me this opportunity. I am from Yortung, Leh and have been working for over three years as an orderly in Honestly, I am open to whatever opportunities may arise in the future. I will grasp the Revenue Department, Deputy Commissioner Office, Leh. I believe in hard work, opportunity and seize it with passion and boldness. It could be a higher job position self-motivation, and dedication in life as there is no substitution to these strengths. I than my present job or pursuing further education. can work in any environment and circumstances that cultivated skills like adaptabili- Being an employee and undergraduate, I still have to design my life by confronting my ty, time-management, and punctuality. flaws and keep learning at every path of life. I am extremely anxious about the uncertain Q. What does it mean to you to receive this award? future and need to prepare for this. I extend my gratitude to everyone for considering me worthy of this precious award. I However, I think the best way of planning future is to make the most of present and am highly honored and overwhelmed for the consideration that it is difficult to elaborate making the right choice rather than having a life of material comfort and social status. in words. Being awarded at a very young age has further motivated me to work harder Q. How would you define dedication? Could be in both personal and pro- and achieve in the future. I will cherish this moment throughout my life and fessional? look upon this time whenever I feel low and discouraged. For me, dedication is when you give your hundred percent to any task Q. Being the recipient of this award, how would you use it to influ- without expecting something in return. Professionally, dedication is ence others and how would it impact your career? putting your heart and soul to the job especially in the government Really!!! I can’t think of doing something very special to influence job to compensate for the value of well-paid salary. Personally, ded- others by visiting them in person and give them a message or advice ication is a determination to decide for oneself what really matters. as it requires skill. However, I shall continue working hard and stay Q. In our society people values the government job more than a motivated. It would be my privilege if someone gets inspired by my private job. What are your thoughts on it? fundamental values of life and being capable of doing something that

makes a difference in their life. Message to the readers It is true that ideally, people of Ladakh give more preference to-

wards the government job primarily because of job security. In our My responsibility towards work has increased and I will give my best As the proverb of George Crane goes “There is no future in any job. “ society success is measured in money that you earned which is terri- to accomplish the tasks assigned by the higher authorities. “The future lies in the man who holds the job”. Similarly, irrespective bly heartbreaking and there is a need to break such social construct- Q. What motivates you to do a good job? of any jobs that one holds, working with dedication and honesty is ed myth. Since the government employees are well-paid, one should approach a must. As a matter of fact, job is job and being passionate about things you work on their passion, focus, seriousness and keep up work ethics. do matters the most. Passion is the key to success along with hard One’s conscience should do justice to the work for which one is as- work, commitment, and dedication. There are many instances where signed and paid for it. one can achieve the highest goal that he or she could not achieve administration has chosen me for the district award thereby the re- merely by having a government job. One such example is the legend- Personally, I feel fortunate to work with the organisation where one sponsibility to help others has expanded. ary Sonam Wangchuk of SECMOL, a well-known persona in Ladakh can help people with selfless service. I cherish the philosophy to bring and Stanzin Dorjay Gya, a popular filmmaker. Hypothetically, if they a smile on the face of living souls by helping them and this deed Q. What is your future plan? work in government service, I don’t think they could have achieved brings happiness within me. By recognizing this attitude, the district Nothing big, well everything is subject to change though I have a such success.

FORTNIGHT HIGHLIGHTS KNOW YOUR CULTURE Muslim Festivals in Ladakh In Ladakh, besides the great Muslim festivals of Id- ul Fitr and Id-ul-Zuha, the Muslim both Shias and Sunnis celebrate the Id-ul-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) and Milad-un-Ali (AS) on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal and 13 of Rajab receptively at Leh itself. The Shia Muslims also celebrate Id-ul-Ghadeer. On the 10th day, the Ashura and the Zuljanha proces- sion are taken out in Leh town in which thousands Kargil district received three awards during ‘National Water of people of all the ages from different villages par- Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary (IAS-2015) took charge Awards 2018’ at Mavalankar Hall, Constitution Club of India, ticipate. They recite Marsiahs and Nowhas and also as new Deputy Commissioner of Kargil. New Delhi. express their pain by self-flagellating and by wounding themselves with iron chain and blades. The procession starts in the morning from Imamiya Jamamasjid, Chhute Rantag and after passing through the main bazaar Leh finally culminates at Iman Barah Leh in the evening. However, at some of the villages, the Majlis continues till Chehlum or fortieth day of Muharram. Muharram is also celebrated at many places in Nubra valley, such as Diskit, Hunder, Partapur, Turtuk, Tyakshi, and Bogdang. It is because of these Majlis and festivals, that the Muslim of the area is well aware of their religious principles, teachings, Hadith, moral and ethical values, communal harmony and brotherhood. Similarly, Yum-e-Hussaini is celebrated during summer at Imam Barah, Chuchot Gongma, Chuchot Yogma, Phyang and Thiksey, and the great scholars address the gathering during these festivals. The birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zuhra, the beloved of the prophet of Islam and mother of Imam Hassan and Hussain (AS) is celebrated as “Women’s Day” at Imam Barah Chuchot Gongma, so as to inspire womenfolk with the moral, ethical and spiritual values of Islam. All India Radio, Leh celebrated Kisan Divas on the theme ‘Doubling the income of farmers by 2022’. On 21st of March every year, “Nawroz” is celebrated by Shia Muslims of Leh. In most of the functions, the social, political and religious leaders of other com- munities also participate and express their views so as to improve the relation between different sects and communities. Moreover, during Id, Losar, Christmas and other festivals, the people of different commu- nities visit the house of their friends and relatives to congratulate and greet the occasion. If these good tra- ditions continue in future, certainly they will help to promote national integration. People of Nubra demands creation of Nubra Development Source: Emergence of Islam in Ladakh: Zain-ul-Aabedin Aabedi Artist showcased their talent by making snow sculptures Authority, UDAN Service, Khardongla tunnel and separate in Main Market, Leh. district for Nubra valley. 6 | March 1-15, 2019 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

Kargil celebrates birth anniversary of Hazrat EVM & VVPAT awareness plan in full swing across Leh district Reach Ladakh Correspondent carried out under the supervision ness amongst the family mem- of SDMs/Tehsildars and Naib bers, friends, and general masses. Fatima Zahra (S.A) Leh: Training on Voter’s Verifi- Tehsildars, where ICDS work- able Paper Audit Trial (VVPAT) The participants took a keen ers, ASHAs, Nambardars, Sar- and live demonstration of Elec- interest in the training session panches Panches and public are tronic Voting Machine (EVM) and asked question-related to its made aware of EVM/VVPAT. was conducted on February 14 functioning. Mohd Ayub, Nod- at DIET. Avny Lavasa, DC/CEO, Leh su- al Officer, and master trainer pervised the session and spoke cleared all the doubts. Keeping the forthcoming gen- about the introduction and im- eral election in view, district Tashi Dolma, Joint Director Ed- portance of VVPAT in the elec- administration Leh launched ucation Ladakh also spoke on the tion process. She urged upon the the awareness campaign and occasion and appreciated the stu- participants to get full knowledge demonstration on EVM/VVPAT dents for taking a keen interest in about the functioning and opera- in the district. The drive is being the training session. tion of VVPAT and spread aware- Meeting held to discuss smooth conduct of upcoming general elections in Kargil

Reach Ladakh Correspondent manifestation of enlightenment, religious congregation while as piety and purity. We should try to Syed Abdul Hassan Akchamal Kargil: A religious congrega- imbibe these virtues within them delivered the vote of thanks. tion to celebrate birth anniversa- to lead a life of success and bring ry of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (S.A) Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary, Dep- peace and order in the world.” was organised on February 26 at uty Commissioner and CEO, Indoor Stadium Kargil. On the occasion, several speak- LAHDC, Kargil, Sheikh Bashir ers spoke about the life and Shakir, Vice Chairman, Reli- The programme was organised teachings of Hazrat Fatima Zah- gious Affairs, Imam Khomeini by the Sadaat Welfare Commit- ra (S.A) and advice people to fol- Memorial Trust, Kargil, religious tee, Kargil. Reach Ladakh Correspondent provision of Assured Minimum during elections. low her teachings in their lives. scholars, district officers, promi- Facilities (AMF) to the general Aga Syed Mujtaba Mosavi, EC nent citizens and many devotees Kargil: To review the pre- Regarding communication plan, Syed Asadullah Hashimi Tambis voters like provision of toilets, Social Welfare said, “The life of across the district also attended. paredness and discuss various he stressed on the officers of Po- conducted the proceedings of the water, electricity, and other relat- Hazrat Fatima Zahra (S.A) is the issues for the smooth conduct lice administration and BSNL to ed facilities and stressed to carry of upcoming General Elections, work in close coordination to put out necessary measures well in 2019, Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary, in place a seamless communica- time. Also, to prepare the poll- Deputy Commissioner also the tion especially in the far off areas ing station wise list of PwD vot- District Election Officer Kargil of the district. Meeting held to prepare DPR for 24 MW Trisha-Thoise ers to ensure them a provision of convened a meeting with the ramps, wheelchairs, hearing aids Nodal Officers were asked to nominated Nodal Officers on Multipurpose Hydel Project and other facilities. gear up their men and machinery February 25 at DC Office. for the smooth conduct of elec- ADC was directed to convene a The discussion was held on all tions in the district. meeting of the District Level Com- aspects of the District Election mittee to assess the requirements He also took a brief from the Management Plan (DEMP), of Assured Minimum Facilities officers about the training cal- Booth Level Election Manage- (AMF) across the designated poll- endar for imparting training and ment Plan (BEMP), District ing stations in the district so that demonstration of the ENMs/ Security Management Plan and requirements of an urgent nature VVPATs and other training to the related aspects. Also, the phys- could be submitted to the Election polling personnel. ical verification of polling sta- Commission of India (ECI). tions in the district, availability Dr. Vinod Kumar, Superinten- of Assured Minimum Facilities He also directed the Chief Edu- dent of Police Kargil, Sonam (AMF), their vulnerability map- cation Officer Kargil to activate Chosjor, Additional Deputy ping and webcasting and other the MDM kitchens in the des- Commissioner, Nargis Banoo, issues were discussed. ignated Government schools to Deputy District Election Officer provide boarding and lodging besides other concerned officers Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary in- facilities to the polling parties were present. structed the officers to ensure the EVMs, VVPATs training and demonstration kick Reach Ladakh Correspondent water tank for drinking water cost-benefit ratio so that a viable Leh: To device a viable DPR supply, water filtration plant, ir- DPR for the project could be pre- starts in Kargil for 24 MW Trisha-Thoise Mul- rigation channels, barrage, pro- pared on time. tection wall and bridges which stration to Booth Level Officers tipurpose Micro Hydel Project Gyal P Wangyal and Tsering (BLOs) and Booth Level Agents over Siachen river, a meeting will make this project a multi- Sandup directed HODs of Tour- purpose one. (BLAs) at different designated of all the stakeholders was held ism, PHE, I&FC, DIHAR, and training locations in the district. under the chairmanship of Gyal The dam of the project will turn other stakeholders to submit P. Wangyal, Deputy Chairman into a large artificial lake which their data by February 22, 2019. Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary, DC/ District Election Officer, Kar- LAHDC, Leh on February 16 at will become a major tourist at- In the meantime, discussions on gil instructed the officers to Council Secretariat. traction besides irrigating a land Phey Lift Irrigation and Drink- ensure suitable participation of Chering Dorjey, MLC Leh, about 2900 hectare with Sea- ing Water Schemes project pre- the employees along with other Tsering Sandup, EC Health and buckthorn and other crops under pared by JK PDC funded by So- concerned members during the Rigzin Lundup, Councilor Tegar this ambit on the left side. On lar Energy Corporation of India training and demonstration ses- were present. Hundri side also, the discharge Ltd under CSR scheme while ex- sions to acquaint them with the water from powerhouse will be ecuting the proposed 50 MW So- Shiv Kumar, Xen. PDC Leh gave operationalization of EVM and used for irrigation purpose cov- lar Power Project at Phey Thang detail power point presentation ering around 600-hectare com- VVPAT machines. of the 24 MW Trisha-Thoise was also held. mand land of Hundri village. A training schedule to the poll- Multipurpose Micro Hydel Punchok Dorjey, Councillor Reach Ladakh Correspondent different categories of employ- Moreover, this project will also ing personnel including the Pre- Project highlighting the salient Phyang and Nambarders of ees, political workers, media prevent the soil erosion along the Kargil: Training and demon- siding Officers (POs), Polling features of this mega project in- Phyang and Phey also attended persons, NGOs and members of Siachen river which was a major stration of Electronic Voting Officers 1 (P1), Polling Officers cluding dam, 13 km tunnel con- the meeting. the civil society organisations. problem in the area. Machines (EVMs) and Voter 2 (P2), Polling Officers 3 (P3) necting Thoise and underground Discussion on the present state Verifiable Paper Audit Trials On the first day of training and was also issued. The training powerhouse. Chering Dorjey urged upon all the concerned departments to of 12 MW Rongdo project and (VVPATs) for 3 days started on demonstration, the Assembly will start from March 1 to 5 at He also highlighted other major give their data working on the pending hydel project of Dom- February 26 in Kargil. Level Master Trainers (ALMTs) different training venues across conducted training and demon- proposed projects like overhead khar was also held. The training is being imparted to the district. Reach Ladakh Bulletin Advertisement March 1-15, 2019 | 7

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