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Shop no. 30, First floor, Celebrating His Holiness Dalai Lama’s 86th Birth Anniversary: His Eminence the 8th Choskyong Taru Namgyal complex, Palga Rinpoche, President LBA, MP Ladakh during the cake cutting ceremony at Jivetal, . Contact: 9622968086 or 9419304234 Tenzin Dajon His Eminence Palga Rinpoche said, “People take blessings, perform prostra- Email: Leh: Ladakh wished Nobel Peace lau- tions, do rituals and offerings but tend [email protected] reate His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to forget practical implications of the healthy and long life on his 86th birth teachings in their life. We have to follow anniversary. the teachings and perform in n our daily DISCLAIMER Ladakh Buddhist Association, Chief lives which is more important.” Representative’s Office and Tibetan Reach Ladakh does not take respon- In a video clip, His Holiness urged his Reach Ladakh Correspondent ees, private employees/workers above Sonamling Settlement jointly organised sibility for the contents of the Ad- followers to adopt non-violence and 18 years working in different sectors and a symbolic cake cutting ceremony with vertisements Display/classified pub- Leh: The of Ladakh compassion as an offering on his birth labour contractors and presently resid- limited gathering amid COVID-19 pan- lished in this newspaper. The paper has administered the first dose of the anniversary. “My dear friends, on my ing/working in UT Ladakh, who are yet demic at Jevetsal, Shey on July 6. does not endorse the same. Readers COVID-19 vaccine to its entire eligible birthday, this is my gift so please keep it to receive the first dose of COVID-19 are requested to verify the contents population, officials said on July 7. Chief Guest of the occasion, His Em- in mind. I, myself committed to non-vi- on their own before acting there upon. vaccine, to contact their nearest vaccina- inence the 8th Choskyong Palga Rin- olence and compassion until my death.” The UT Administration has given the tion centre/health care centre/ healthcare poche said, “86 years ago on this aus- first jab of COVID-19 vaccine to the workers such as ASHA /ANM to seek Tashi Gyalson, CEC LAHDC, Leh con- picious day in the land of Tibet His beneficiaries and has covered 100% of assistance in getting the Covid jab at the gratulated His Holiness on behalf of the Holiness was born to guide the world to- Medical Representative Health care workers (HCW), Front line earliest. people of Ladakh. He said that His Holi- wards the path of compassion. We have workers (FLW) and 45 plus years and ness is known as the God of Compassion (MR) Required Beneficiaries can call on the helpline been quite lucky as His Holiness has 18-44 years age group. and a secular world leader. Many inter- numbers (: 01982-256462, been visiting Ladakh on a single request national experts call him a scientist and a The Health and Medical Department, UT district: 01985-232208) for any almost every year and blessed by him”. Medical Representative required spiritual leader. Ladakh appeals to all its residents and information and assistance. Stressing on the practical implication of for Pharma Company established non-residents, including govt. employ- His Holiness teaching in our daily lives, ...Continues on Page 3 in Jammu Area of Working: Ladakh Experience: 2-3 Years Contact : 9999421629, 6005310988, 9055084377, 9697101233

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Ladakh Administration signs Green Hydrogen New book, ‘Plants of Ladakh: Generation Pilot Project MoU with NTPC A Photographic Guide’, released country in Leh Ladakh. book congratulated the authors Secretary PDD & NRE, Ravin- and the spirit of the people of der Kumar stated that convert- Ladakh to bring up and support ing hydrogen into green energy such a book. would be a great step towards Around 85 people attended the clean energy and would start a online event. The audience put new chapter in carbon neutrality forward their suggestions and in the Ladakh region. During the signing of an MoU for establishing 1.25 MW Green Hydrogen comments and congratulated the Generation pilot projects by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). He informed that UT Adminis- authors for their effort. tration is working on different The author, Dr Konchok Dorjey is projects like geothermal, solar, Reach Ladakh Correspondent households for health, power a botanist, mycologist and teacher. and wind and micro-hydro sec- supply and for transportation He is presently working as Bot- Leh: Lieutenant Governor R K tors. He said that by combining etc.”, he added. any assistant professor at Eliezer Mathur signed an MoU for es- all these sectors, it would be tablishing 1.25 MW Green Hy- L-G Mathur assured Ladakh ad- Reach Ladakh Correspondent the authors for bringing up such Joldan Memorial College Leh, possible to make Ladakh a car- a book. He said that it is a matter drogen Generation pilot projects ministration’s full cooperation in Leh: A book titled, ‘Plants of La- . He has a bon-neutral region. of pride for the people of Lada- by National Thermal Power Cor- expediting their project and urged dakh: A Photographic Guide’ by PhD in Botany from the Univer- kh that two local authors have poration (NTPC) on July 12. the company for early completion CEO NTPC – REL, Mohit Bhar- Konchok Dorjey and Phuntsog sity of Jammu in 2014, qualified produced such a brilliant book of the project and help Ladakh re- gava addressing the event ex- Dolma was released by Stanzin CSIR NET-JRF in Life-Science L-G Mathur stated that the man- with such dedicated efforts. He alize the PM’s vision pressed his gratitude to the UT Chospel, EC Agriculture, LAH- twice. He authored more than 13 tra of Carbon Neutrality is not a further encouraged the authors administration for supporting the DC, Leh virtually on July 7. research papers and 7 articles on passive statement but an active CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyal- project and shared their commit- to keep the book in libraries and Ethnobotany, Ethnomycology one that requires continuous ef- son termed the event a historic ment to the vision of carbon-neu- The book provides a glimpse stresses further use of the book and Fungal Diversity of Ladakh. forts. He expressed gratitude to and revolutionary step towards tral Ladakh. He also added that into the lives of 193 species of during nature walks for school He is also the recipient of the InSc NTPC for initiating this project making Ladakh Carbon Neutral. the project will be initiated at the plants and a handful of mush- and college students. Research Excellence Award 2020. in Ladakh and said that NT- He emphasized that Ladakh has room species found in Ladakh. earliest and that he looks forward Phuntsog Dolma narrated three Phuntsog Dolma is a plant enthu- PC’s execution capabilities are huge resources available for gen- The authors took over two years to collaborations. stories from the field surveys in siast, presently working as Flock exceptional and their entry into erating renewable energies and to complete the fieldwork, vis- Ladakh which the authors had Supervisor in District Sheep Hus- Ladakh is a welcome feature for such steps will pave the way for Earlier, Lieutenant Governor in- ited remote places to document carried out to study the floral bandry Department Leh. Earlier, achieving Ladakh’s vision of be- a sustainable solution. He extend- augurated two solar trees installed and study the species that they species in detail. she worked at Nature Conserva- coming the first green hydrogen ed his gratitude to NTPC - REL, at UT Civil Secretariat by NTPC have compiled in the book. tion Foundation Ladakh for more fuel-based state in . India for accepting the agreement REL. The solar trees, 3.3 kWp Ajay Bijoor from Nature Con- Stanzin Chospel, EC Agricul- than three years. She is awarded to establish the first Green Hy- each, are expected to generate servation Foundation (NCF), “I visualize a future where pal- ture, LAHDC, Leh congratulated Sanctuary Asia’s Muds on Boots drogen Technology project of the approximately 10,000 – 12,000 who are the publishers of this project 2021 for her work letized hydrogen can be used in units of green electricity in a year. CEC, Leh, discusses traffic regulation CEC, Hill Council, Leh, visits Tibetan refugee issues with officials Reach Ladakh Correspondent settlements Reach Ladakh Correspondent Leh: CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson dis- Leh: CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Advocate Tashi cussed traffic issues in Leh dis- Gyalson visited all the camps of Tibetan Sonam- trict with the Police, Army, and ling Refugee Settlements in Leh and addressed the Border Roads Organization grievances of the people on July 9. (BRO) officials on July 8 at Chief Representative Officer (CRO) of the Central Council Secretariat. Tibetan Administration in Leh and the district of- SP Traffic, M Giri, apprised the CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson discussing traffic issues in ficers of Leh, including Assistant Commissioner officials of the traffic congestion Leh district with the Police, Army, and Border Roads Organization (BRO) Development Leh, Assistant Commissioner Reve- officials at Council Secretariat. problems in Leh town due to the nue Leh, Executive Engineer (Xen) Construction Division Leh, Xen PHE Leh, Xen PDD Leh and sudden influx of tourists owing separate routes. for the time being until perma- various Assistant Executive Engineers and Junior to the increasing number of pri- nent measures are in place. vate vehicular movement and the He also sought assistance from Engineers of all the Public Works Departments ac- the BRO officials to widen CEC Leh requested all the con- companied CEC Leh during the day-long tour. movement of army heavy vehi- CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson wel- the remaining stretch of road cerned officials present during cles within the periphery of the The Tibetan community stated that it is for the first comed by the children during his visit to all the camps of starting from SBI Choglam- the meeting to cooperate with the town area during daytime. He time in their history that a chairman of LAHDC Tibetan Sonamling Refugee Settlements in Leh. stated that Traffic Police Leh is sar to Jivetsal-Shey road at the Traffic Police, Leh, to establish Leh-Manali National Highway. Leh has visited all the TR camps in Leh to listen to facing several issues to regulate the new traffic regulatory - mea ficials and teachers of TCV school for helping the He also directed ACR Leh and their grievances. the usual traffic in the city during sures in the district. affected students in filling the academic gap. Tehsildar Leh to clear land en- CEC, Tashi Gyalson reviewed grievances and lis- peak hours. They also sought as- Sr. Superintendent of Police croachment issues, especially tened to the demands of the residents of TR Camps He evaluated the issues with an on-ground visit to sistance from the concerned offi- Leh, Rajiv Pandey; SP Traffic at the market and based in Leh. The local representatives of respec- the sites. He directed concerned District Officers cials present during the meeting MR Giri; RTO Ladakh, Tsering Zampa area. He suggested SSP tive TR camps put forth various issues and made and Executive Engineers of various departments to to cooperate in easing the traffic Paldan; Station Commander, HQ Leh and the SP Traffic initiate basic demands of the concerning settlements. The execute all the planned developmental works in all scenario in the town. 14 Corps, Brig. Arun CG; VSM; a temporary parking facility for main issues highlighted to the CEC included suffi- the Tibetan Refugee Settlements timely due to the Adm. Comdt HQ 14 Corps, Col As discussed and decided in var- shopkeepers of the Choglam- cient drinking water facilities, need for street lights, short working season. He assured the residents of Saurabh Pandey; 16 TF/Vijay- ious meetings earlier this year, sar Zampa area at the parking issuance of ration cards, private and community TR camps that the pending developmental works ak EE(C), PK Prason; 12C 753 CEC Leh reviewed the status space of Jivetsal Choglamsar as land issues, restoration of irrigation canals, reno- would be completed soon in a phased manner. He TL, Lt. Col. A. Pande; ACR Leh, of the proposal of several new discussed earlier with consent vation of community halls and the blacktopping of also assured them to take up the major concerns Shabir Hussain; EO, MC Leh bypasses to be created to decon- from the concerned stakehold- roads in the Tibetan settlement areas. with the higher authorities for early redressal of Stanzin Rabgais and Tehsildar gest the traffic in Leh to divert ers. He added that this would the genuine issues faced by the Tibetan refugees in Leh, Attah Ullah attended the heavy vehicles, including army help in decongesting traffic at the CEC Gyalson paid a visit to the monasteries of Leh. meeting. convoys from the town through Choglamsar Zampa market area Rutok, Karma Dupgyud Choeling and Bon at TR Settlement Chogalmsar. He sought blessings from Post-completion of the official tour, CEC Tashi the monastic abbots and listened to the grievances Gyalson termed the day-long tour as successful in Foot & Mouth Disease outbreak reported in Ladakh of the concerned monasteries. He also visited Men- evaluating on-ground issues of the Tibetan Refugee Tsee-Khang Cultural Centre (Tibetan Medical & Community. He stated that the Hill Council is ded- Reach Ladakh Correspondent ry and concerned officers were livestock till complete vaccina- Astrology Institute) at Leh and took stock of the icated to develop and uplift every community of present in the meeting. tion is achieved. Leh: Joint Secretary, Livestock issues and concerns raised by the staff. the district. He expressed hope that the concerned Health, Ministry of Fisheries Secretary, Ravinder Kumar in- Secretary, Ravinder Kumar di- departments would revisit and address all the issues At the office of Chief Representative Officer in consultation with the residents in developing the Animal Husbandry and Dairy- formed about the mass vaccina- rected the Animal and Sheep (CRO), Choglamsar, Leh, CEC took stock of the ing, GoI, Upamanyu Basu met tion drive to control the spread Husbandry Department to de- Tibetan Refugee Settlements by providing sustain- status of Tibetan Community health care centre, able solutions to all the main issues. and discussed the outbreak of of FMD in the infected areas. pute medical teams to every Cooperative society and Community Television foot and mouth disease (FMD) He said that the vaccination will block for early completion of the Network setup (Nyamdrel TV) centres based On behalf of the Tibetan refugees, CRO Leh ex- in the region and its control mea- start from 11 July 2021 in both vaccination. He also appeals to within the office compound. He took note of the pressed gratitude to CEC Leh for visiting the TR sures with Secretary, Animal and Leh and Kargil districts. the farmers to cooperate with the outreach of the Nyamdrel TV network, especially Camps to assess their issues. He also thanked the Sheep Husbandry, UT Ladakh, department and to take preven- The Deputy Commissioners during the COVID pandemic time, in providing on- Local Administration and Government of India for Ravinder Kumar on July 10. tive measures till the vaccination were asked to take preventive line classes through the local community network extending their help in uplifting and supporting the process to effectively control DC, Leh; DC, Kargil; Director, measures and impose restrictions to the students and appreciated the concerned of- Tibetan community in Ladakh. FMD is completed. Animal and Sheep Husband- on the inter-district movement of Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News July 16-31, 2021 | 3

University of Ladakh & G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Civil Aviation Ministry team visits Kargil Airport, explores Environment sign MoU for research, academic collaboration civil airline operations ademic and scientific research) Reach Ladakh Correspondent are intricately connected and Kargil: To explore the possi- should be seen through the same bilities for the operation of civil lens for developing a future gen- airline services in Kargil Dis- eration who thinks rationally and trict, Joint Secretary Civil Avia- scientifically in all fields of their tion, Government of India, Usha life. Padhee along with the Secretary, Er. Kireet Kumar highlighted the Civil Aviation, Ladakh, Saugat fact that G.B Pant National Insti- Biswas and technical officers tute of Himalayan Environment from Airport Authority of India, with its Pan-Himalayan presence Spice Jet and Local Air Force in- if so required. While inspecting team called on Lt. Governor RK can provide a platform to the stu- spected the technical feasibility the technical feasibility of Kar- Mathur later in the day. dents, researchers, and academi- for Civilian operations from the gil Airport, Captain Gurucharan Additional Deputy Commis- cians of the University of Ladakh Kargil Airport on July 12. Arora said that the extension of C. Phuntsog, Vice-Chancellor, University of Ladakh signing MoU with G.B. sioner,(ADC), Kargil, Tsering Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Kosi, Almora for long- who are interested in understand- the runway will have satisfactory Various landing and takeoff sim- Motup; Additional (SP) Kargil term research and academic collaboration between the two institutions in ing the complexities and intrica- natural upgrading for landing as Ladakh. ulations were conducted on the Iftikhar Talib Choudhary, ACR cies of the complex Himalayan well as downgrading for the ac- Pawan Hans MI-172 aircraft. Kargil Abdul Gaffar Zargar, Un- ecosystem. The institute con- celeration of aircraft while take Reach Ladakh Correspondent kh Regional Centre, GBP-NIHE The possibility of test flying der Secretary Civil Aviation Mu- ducts interdisciplinary research off. He also said that edge lights briefed about the long-term col- smaller jets was explored keep- hammad Shabir, technical experts Leh: University of Ladakh and in all parts of the and at the runway and various other laboration plans for developing ing the safety of civilian passen- from Spice Jet Captain Gurucha- G.B. Pant National Institute of thus can attract the students of necessary arrangements need to academic partnership between gers at the forefront. ran Arora and Bala Subramanian, Himalayan Environment, Kosi, Ladakh in research through vari- be done. the two institutions. members of the Airport Authority Almora signed a Memorandum ous models, demonstrations, case DC, Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve As a result of the visit and subse- of India (AAI) Malkeet Singh and of Understanding (MoU) de- C. Phuntsog highlighted the studies, success stories and publi- apprised the Joint Secretary Civ- quent meeting a strategy for op- Gaurav Raghuvanshi, officers of signed for long-term research importance and need of such cations, he added. il Aviation GoI Usha Padhee that erating civilian fixed-wing flying Kargil Airport besides other con- and academic collaboration be- collaborations between various adequate land is available for Imteeaz Kacho, Registrar, Uni- was worked out for bringing into cerned officers were present on tween the two institutions in La- institutions of similar or inter- future extension of the runway dakh on July 13. linked mandates and activities. versity of Ladakh; Deskyong execution. The Civil Aviation the occasion. Strategic partnerships between Namgyal, Dean, Academic Af- The MoU was signed by C. such institutions will promote fairs; Professor Farooq Ahmad Phuntsog, Vice-Chancellor, Uni- Training on ‘Forestry Interventions for Productivity Enhancement’ held interdisciplinary thinking and Khan; Director, Leh Campus; Dr versity of Ladakh, and Er. Kireet Jagdish Singh spoke on the Cul- innovation in the field of -aca Sonam Joldan, In-charge Centre Kumar, Director, G.B. Pant Na- tivation of high value temperate demics and scientific research, for Himalayan and Trans-Hima- tional Institute of Himalayan En- medicinal plants for diversifi- he added. layan Studies and Nawang Tund- vironment, Uttarakhand. up, Assistant Registrar among cation and sustainable income He reiterated that both fields (ac- generation. He also presented Dr Subrat Sharma, Head, Lada- others were present. success stories of the institute to the farmers. He hoped that farm- ers will also adopt new research Parliamentary Standing Committee visits various techniques developed by the in- Reach Ladakh Correspondent enlighten the participants to- stitute to gain economic benefits. wards forestry interventions for institutes in Leh Leh: One-day training on ‘For- Stanzin Landol, Technical Offi- productivity enhancement of makes it a special and standout estry Interventions for Produc- cer, CAZRI, Leh gave a presen- biodiversity, which can result school among the rest, including tivity Enhancement’ for the var- tation on Agroforestry practices, in mitigating climate change dedicated classes that focus on ious stakeholders of Ladakh was objectives and their benefits in impacts. Dr Samant highlighted developing interdisciplinary per- organised by Himalayan Forest the cold desert. Mohammad Ali, important research carried out by sonalities, a pedagogy that not Research Institute, Shimla, in DFO Leh, gave a lecture on qual- HFRI in Himachal Pradesh, J&K only focuses on academic but collaboration with National Re- ity planting stock of important and Ladakh region. also on co-curricular activities search Institute of Sowa Rigpa, forestry species in the cold desert by developing life skills through Ladakh UT, Forest department Dr Padma Gurmet, Director of Leh. Zuber Ahmed, CEO, La- various experiential learning. Reach Ladakh Correspondent objectives of the institute, staff and SKUAST (K) on July 9. NRISR, Leh informed about La- dakh Organic Farmers Founda- dakh and its uniqueness in terms tion, apprised participants about and student strength, courses of- They later inspected the commu- Jagdish Singh, Scientist-F and Leh: The Department-related of its topography, vegetation and Organic farming for sustainable fered and the ongoing research nity classes at to address Training Coordinator, HFRI Parliamentary Standing Com- its rich resources which are high- development and told them that programme. They also held an the challenges faced in school Shimla detailed the training mittee on Education, Women, ly sensitive to climate change. organic farming is going to be a interactive session with the stu- education during the Covid-19 programme and thanked the Children, Youth and Sports, He talked about traditional me- reality throughout the world soon. dents and gave a patient hearing pandemic and also visited Sher- National Research Institute of under the Chairmanship of Dr dicinal plants for healthcare He narrated practical examples of to their grievances. ap Skitsal Ling Library and Sowa Rigpa, Ladakh UT Forest Vinay P Sahsrabhuddhe, MP, and livelihood. He stressed fol- his work which included the rais- Learning Centre at Thiksey and department and SKUAST (K) Rajya Sabha visited Central The members of the Parliamen- lowing the traditional medicinal ing of medicinal plants, organic the Sindhu Ghat at Shey. for collaborating to organize this Institute of Buddhist Studies, tary Standing Committee lat- healthcare system to cure vari- composting, mushroom cultiva- training programme. Choglamsar on July 5. er visited Druk Padma Karpo The Parliamentary Standing Com- ous minor ailments. tion and poultry. School at Shey and interacted mittee held a meeting with the SBI Dr Sandeep Sharma, Scien- The Committee interacted with Dr Sandeep Sharma spoke about Dr Vaneet Jishtu thanked the par- with the school management Management on Educational Loan tist-G and Group Coordinator staff, teachers and discussed the Modern nursery and plantation ticipants for showing interest in and teachers on bringing innova- for pursuing higher studies. Research, HFRI briefed about promotion of research, innova- techniques for productivity en- this training. He hoped that the tions in the curriculum, pedago- HFRI, Shimla and its mandate. tion and documentation in the Joint Secretary, UGC, Director, hancement. He emphasized that collaboration between HFRI, gy and infrastructure to develop He highlighted important re- institute. Department of Higher Educa- scientific plantation techniques Shimla National Research Insti- exemplar schools. The school search carried out by HFRI in tion; Joint Secretary, School should be followed to increase tute of Sowa Rigpa, Ladakh UT, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Cul- management apprised the Com- Himachal Pradesh, J&K and La- Education and Director, Depart- the chances of survival of plan- Forest department and SKUAST ture gave a brief introduction to mittee members of the facilities dakh region. ment of Financial Services were (K) will further be strengthened CIBS, its structure, history, main and activities in the school that tations. Dr. Vaneet Jishtu, Sci- present in the meeting. Dr S.S. Samant, Director, HFRI, entist-E, HFRI talked about the in the future also. Certificates Shimla hoped that this training Identification and uses of me- were distributed by Director First quarterly meet of Councillors, LAHDC, Leh, held programme will encourage and dicinal plants of Cold Deserts. HFRI, for participants. th Reach Ladakh Correspondent Ladakh celebrates His Holiness Dalai Lama’s 86 Birthday Leh: The first quarterly re- ...Continued from page 1 CRO, Tsetan Angchuk said that we have suggested view meeting of Councillors, all the Tibetan people not to gather on this auspi- LAHDC Leh was chaired by He further assured the Tibetan community settling cious day instead they are requested to celebrate Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, in Leh for all support from the Hill Council, Leh. this great day in their respective houses. Condemn- Advocate Tashi Gyalson on ing China he said, “We have followed all the guide- LBA President, Thupstan Chhewang requested July 5 at Council Secretariat. lines to protect ourselves from China virus. It is all the Himalayan people to pray for the long life Deputy Chairman, Tsering Ang- very unfortunate to see the ground (Jevetsal) empty of His Holiness and freedom of Tibet. Developed chuk; Executive Councillors for The meeting discussed several The Executive Council to ad- unlike before due to the virus. I hope the situation nations are supporting HH and the Tibetan cause. RDD, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee; issues and concerns raised by dress all the genuine issues at will improve soon and HH will visit Ladakh to cel- The Senate of America has passed a law to support Executive Councillors for Agri- the Councillors with regards to the earliest. They highlighted ebrate his next birthday grandly.” Tibetans and further, they had supported reincar- culture, Stanzin Chosphel, Lead- the developmental activities and the need for having more such nation of HH in favour of Tibetans then why India President Gonpa Association, Ven. Shadup Cham- er of Opposition, Tsering Namg- the progress of works till now. review meetings to discuss and can’t. Today the Himalayan people and the follow- ba stated that China has tried to destroy the culture yal, Councillors of concerned Councillors also put forth vari- find solutions to the concern is- ers of HH are quite concerned about it. China has and heritage of Tibet by capturing but at an interna- Constituency and the Nominated ous suggestions to the Chairman sues with a clear vision and plans already captured and tortured Tibet and today they tional level Tibetan culture and Tibetan Buddhism Councillors attended the meeting. and Executive Councillors on in executing developmental ac- are at our borders causing a threat to us. Therefore is booming because of HH. He is a world leader, a various issues and demands. tivities in the district. India must understand the importance of Tibet.” Nobel laureate, China can never defeat him. 4 | July 16-31, 2021 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin Young farmers: Ladakh's future in safe hands By Kunzang Deachen, Chozin Palmo and Jigmet There are challenges; the engine of “development” Singge is still pushing strongly to increase tourism and im- port a corporate consumer culture. But we are en- Ladakh – high on the Tibetan Plateau at the north- couraged by the enthusiastic reaction to our film at ern extreme of India – is the place we call home. a recent event we organised to discuss these issues. The larger portion of the demography inhabited in The event featured a screening of the film, a lively villages, which have, for centuries, catered for their panel discussion, a delicious local food lunch pro- physical and emotional needs through interdepen- vided by a local restaurateur, and a display of local dent webs of relationship with the land and com- and traditional food products. Perhaps most encour- munity. We remember our childhood days, running aging was the reception of the agriculture minister, through a field, picking apples and apricots freely who seems genuinely concerned about the loss of from the orchards we came across as we play. Ladakh’s agrarian culture and food sovereignty, and Significant changes took place when Ladakh was is keen to pursue a food system localisation policy opened first for the army, then for travellers from agenda. all around the world. The region was pressured to In one way, Ladakh is luckier than the rest of the conform to national development models and to in- world; because globalisation happened so fast, the tegrate into the Indian and global economies. Gov- ancient ways are not yet forgotten. At the 2019 ernment jobs and tourism offered money-making Economics of Happiness conference in Ladakh, opportunities and luxurious lifestyles specially in sumptions are questionable in the face of existential chewed consumer values in favour of a commit- Keibo Oiwa from Japan lamented the fact that in Leh town as well as in other metropolitan cities of challenges like global climate change, pandemics, ment to sustainability, justice, health and spiritual his country, there are few villages to go back to, so India. Also, the introduction of the Public Distribu- and the massive disruptions to food supply chains wellbeing. We are realising the true value of work- relocalisation is much more challenging than in a tion System (PDS) has increased the dependency caused by lockdowns. ing on the land to grow food – and activity that has place like Ladakh. and impacted local agriculture. These changes have been the cornerstone of Ladakhi culture forever. A Westernisation has come with a lot of glamour and strongly influenced the way people think and make young farmer’s movement is emerging in Ladakh In Ladakh, we still have villages and living ances- promises of affluence, but today, many younger a living. The decline of cultivation of traditional – a movement that we showcase and celebrate in tral knowledge. Young farmers can learn from their people are beginning to realise that the chase for crops, changing lifestyle and urban migration is be- our film. grandparents as well as experiment with new crop modernity and glamour brings little more than dis- coming a matter of concern. As we explore in our varieties and organic techniques. We have been or- satisfaction, disconnection, and feelings of addic- “Preparing a meal with the vegetables that I picked recent short film – ‘Young Farmers in Ladakh’ – the ganising agriculture-related workshops for Ladakhi tion. with my own hands gives me a different level of sat- implications of these changes for long-term cultur- youth, on everything from vermicomposting to isfaction”, expresses Tashi Chosgon, a local entre- al survival, local economic sustainability, and food From deep within us, there is a rising desire to re- mushroom cultivation, and are planning to do more preneur. “My main motivation to get into farming security are concerning. build a connection with nature and to other people, on vegetable gardening, field cultivation, reviving was to encourage our youngsters and show them the and to live simpler, slower and more meaningful. traditional processing techniques, and more. These Like us, most young people in Ladakh have been importance of agriculture” explains Sonam Angmo, With growing awareness of the problems with the workshops are a venue for invaluable intergenera- trained in English, business and computer scienc- a pioneer of the young farmers’ movement. capitalist economic system and western colonial- tional learning. Through this effort, we hope to step es. We do not have the full set of skills our grand- ism, many of us have a renewed appreciation of In some clear ways, this movement has been back from the mad rush of modernity, take stock of parents had – like growing food, making clothes, ancient ways. strengthened by the pandemic, which made us real- where we are, and rebuild a local food future based building houses, and living in the community. Our ise the importance of the local food system for our on the wisdom of our traditions. modern “education” presupposes the availability of We are among the growing ranks of young Lada- survival. “In these few months, I’ve realised how plentiful employment opportunities in the modern khi’s who are returning to Ladakh with the desire important our traditions are. I can feel a change business sector, dependable imports of food from to contribute to a new form of progress for the re- within me,” describes Tsetan Dolma, who runs a lo- (The writers are working with Local Futures Lada- the Indian plains and beyond, urbanization and con- gion. Younger people like us do not want Ladakh cal food outlet selling produce and meals from her kh team. You can send your comments on chozin- version of land from agriculture to buildings and to become like Delhi or Bangalore. We have seen native village. [email protected]) infrastructure. However, we believe all these as- behind the mirror of industrial modernity and es-

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The right and the wrong catch World Nature Conservation Day Many a time, we get caught between the right and the wrong. That is because the right seems World Nature Conservation Day is observed every year on July28 to spread to be wrong and the wrong seems to be right. awareness about the best practices to protect the natural resources. Earth’s How come such things happen quite often? natural resources include air, minerals, plants, soil, water, and wildlife. Con- servation is the care and protection of these resources so that they can be The answer lies in this question! Do we lose preserved for future generations. our ability and the sense of righteousness at times? Yes, we do at times when we are tense “Conservation means the wise use of the earth and its resources for the and angry. Our mind can justify anything, and lasting good of manking” – Gifford Pinchot we are capable of doing any dangerous thing when we lose control Nature provides us with all the essentials for our daily needs. Due to over- over our ability and strength to differentiate between the right and population and human negligence we started to over-exploit our resources. the wrong. If this continues, there will be no resources left for our future generations. To ensure the well-being of the present and future generations, we all must as re- That is why we are told not to take any hasty decision or action when sponsible human beings participate in protecting and conserving our nature. we are not in our normal senses. And it is quite human not to be in one’s good senses at times. But to act dastardly at such occasions could be invariably inhuman and wrong.

Abraham Lincoln had said it very aptly: “Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.” So Life’s Jeopardy the next time you are confused, and faced with a choice, go for the one you feel you are more convinced with. In no case one should There is a going by which, It’s the end that no one ever likes jump for the choice that would give long-term harmful conse- Intro,s can’t be of this much, But truth to be told, quences. That is why philosopher Saint Augustine had said: “The Always I believe not even I tried No one has achieved anything with lies probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us But such a word feels no right. Better I was with my bye’s from the support of a cause we believe to be just.” But it hurts, where there will be gone bye’s. Generally, in any crucial situation, you will never get an easy choice. Can I take this world on? Therefore, the best choice you can go for the one of your conviction. Of course, I was a little too much Now I stay or will I go In such cases, even if you fail, it would hurt none. Therefore, one has to have a perspective of the future and an understanding of the long- But to lie that I don’t cry Maybe, someday there will be a foe term results that could unfold many pleasant surprises. Not a very Every day in this world is another try. Understand the rise, whenever you fall big challenge for anyone of us, I suppose. And lift the spirits in a glimpse By Khwaja Afaq Radhu Well, I am for a withered pie Maybe I am not the person you thought of And, finally, the punch: Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority believe in it. – Leo Tolstoy. The writer is student pursu- Says who likes a burden of lies, once... Rest me another fake of try, ing Graduation from Eliezer Courtesy: WongWorld Only if I was able, let my fate decide. Joldan Memorial college Leh The writer is a New Delhi-based Editor-at-large, columnist and pro- fessional speaker Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News July 16-31, 2021 | 5

In Conversation with Jigmet Tharchin, Mountaineer Interviewed by Tenzin Dajon

Financial constraints were one of the most difficult parts and I think the exorbitant expendi- Q. Congratulation on successfully summiting Mt. Everest. Share us about the ture for the expedition is one factor that makes many climbers call off their Everest dream. expedition. Q. Share with us your plan? First of all, I am grateful to Reach Ladakh for the positive exposure and for allow- ing my voice to be heard. Mount Everest is the ultimate mountaineering adventure, My next target is to conquer the Seven Summit, which is the highest peak of the seven life most rewarding experience and aspiration of many mountaineers to achieve the continents. On 7 August I am planning to visit Russia to climb Mt. Elbrus. This year I am summit. Summiting the peak is popular but the expedition cost exorbitant expendi- planning to summit the four peaks out of seven and the rest I am planning to a summit ture. Fortunately, I got support from UT Administration and LAHDC, Leh to scale next year. the Everest. Before starting my expedition, I had to climb few peaks of low height No Ladakhi has summited these peaks so far and I think it will motivate the youth of La- around 4500m for acclimatization. Our team started the Everest expedition on May 8 dakh in the field of mountaineering. Currently, I am seeking sponsors and few are ready and on 12th May, at 7:05 am I conquered the peak. There were challenges but I was for it. Both UT Administration and LAHDC are quite supportive of the youth and I hope quite lucky as my health remained good during the expeditions. The hardship, pain they will accept my new proposal to climb the Seven Summit like my previous proposal. and struggle faded away when I reached the top of the world. Q. Brief us about the scope and potential of professional mountaineering in La- I express my gratitude to all the people of Ladakh, UT Administration and LAH- dakh. DC for their prayers, support and motivation. Being a dweller of mountains we have many edges in mountaineer- Q. Tell us about yourself. What made you get into mountaineering? ing. We can easily be acclimatized as compare to people from the Being a village boy I used to take sheep and goats from mountain plains and can start the expedition soon. Headache and altitude sick- to mountain for grazing. I love and enjoy climbing mountains since ness is very rare for us. Mountaineering is a beautiful adventure and my childhood. Later, when I came to Leh, I heard about the I could see plenty of opportunities in future. There are many known Kangri and got the opportunity to climb it as a guide. I did basic and unknown peaks in Ladakh which we can promote through such course and training on mountaineering from Uttarkashi in 2014, expedition. Professional mountaineering has ample scopes and op-

and an Advance and search & rescue course in 2017. In the same portunities. One can become a guide at both the national and inter-

year, I went to see the Everest base camp, which boosts my desire to national levels. summit the peak. Message to the readers “ Q. What advice do you have for climbers who are thinking Summiting Everest was my childhood dream, but due to financial We need to motivate and support our youth to follow their pas- about joining expeditions? constraints, I couldn’t make it. I participated in the Massive Everest “sion. Stay optimistic; utilize the time to work on yourself. Work hard and follow your passion. After completing training one Expedition, but my name was not on the final list. The drawbacks should not stay idle instead keep climbing and gathering informa- and failures never let me down. I approached UT Administration and tion regarding mountaineering. Apart from looking for government LAHDC, Leh with a proposal to submit the Everest representing La- will come across many people who will say that climbing Everest is jobs, we can also explore other opportunities and alternatives such dakh. And this is how I got the opportunity and support to achieve my easy, but it is wrong. Before climbing the peak I did a lot of prepa- as mountaineering where one can earn good and excel more. The dream and make Ladakh proud. rations like doing exercise, running and cycling regularly. I climbed youths from rural backgrounds are very active and good at moun- Q. What kind of preparation do you need to undertake for climb- Khardongla many times to get acclimatized at a high altitude. Run- taineering, but lacks awareness and basic knowledge. They should ing Mount Everest? How difficult and challenging it is? ning on high altitudes and frequent climbing mountains was my daily start their journey from guiding, where they will get the basic routine. Simultaneously, I was finding sponsors as well because the knowledge about mountaineering and later explore more. At my First, we have to prepare ourselves both physically and mentally. We Everest expedition is costly. level, I will be happy to help anyone with my best. Drass-a potential tourist destination in Ladakh! By Amir Amanullah Aman Drass Bhimbet stone: On the outskirts of Drass is a place called Bhim- bet. Local legend says that the piece of rock is supposed to represent Drass, locally called Hembabs ("snow land"), is Bhim, the burly Pandava from the epic Mahabharat. It is believed that the second coldest inhabited place in the world. the soil surrounding the rock has healing powers. Located at a height of 3,230 metres, 60 km west of Kargil on National Highway 1, Drass is often Minamarg Meadows: Minamarg is situated on the trail leading to- named as a Gateway to Ladakh and has its own wards Amarnath. The wonderful meadow of Minamarg rests right historical and political importance. The valley after Zojila. Surrounded by the dazzling Machoi Glaciers and brim- starts from the base of the Zoji-la pass across ming with lush vegetation, this region is a wondrous sight. The region which the 434 km -Leh road passes. Through Zojila Pass, holds varieties of exotic flora making it a true paradise for all nature traders and explorers traversed the Himalayas, the world's greatest lovers and enthusiasts. mountain range, as it lay on the route to Ladakh, Tibet, Central Asia Manman Top: One of the most important places of the region, Man- and China. It has played critical roles in the passage of trade and cul- man Top is located 10 kilometres from Drass and offers the most tural influences between and Ladakh and on to Tibet and spectacular view of the entire Drass Valley and the . Central Asia through the centuries. It also marks the drastic transition A sweeping view of the surrounding mountain ranges of the great Hi- between two contrasting environments, those of Kashmir Valley and malayas can also be seen from here. the Ladakh plateau, within the span of an hour's drive.Drass has be- come famous all over the world due to the extensive electronic media Laser La: The unexplored site of Laser La located about 14 kilome- coverage during the Kargil Conflict of 1999. Not just the wartime to- tres from Drass is a charming hill station. The dazzling milky white pographies and harsh cold winter months, the valley also witnesses water flow, Laser La glacier and the Rocky Mountains gives an en- picturesque scenic views. On summer days, the surrounding hillsides taking landscape as River Drass also flows through it. From Mushko chanting sight from this region. turn into green pastures covered with a variety of wildflowers. Drass one can also trek to Tulail in Gurez (Bandipora). The mountain slopes Adventure Tourism: The valley offers a number of small and long is a beautiful valley surrounded by lofty mountains including famous in the Mushko Valley are filled with wildflowers adding more charm. trek routes among including a three-day long trek to across , Manman, Mamaalie, Shaailoto and Tololing with perennial The villagers are mostly involved in farming and livestock rearing. the sub-range separating the two valleys is a popular trek. This trek of- Drass River running all along the valley. Drass War Memorial: The war memorial built by the Indian Army, fers marvellous sightseeing opportunities. While on the trek one has to The valley has the potential to attract tourists from all over the world. located in Drass, in the foothills of the Tololing Hill has located about cross the Umbala pass (4500 m) offering a splendid view of meadows Places of attraction are Mushkoo Valley, Tiger Hill, Tolo-ling, Man- 5 km from the city centre across the Tiger Hill. It is located on the Sri- and flower valleys. The three-day trek to the holy cave of Amarnath is man top, Durapati Kund, Drass War Memorial, Bhimbet Stone, Mina- nagar-Leh National Highway. The memorial is in the memory of the also popular among tourists. marg meadows, Machoi glaciers, trekking routes to Amarnatji Cave, soldiers and officers of the Indian Army who were martyred during the Winter Tourism: In view of its geographical location, climate and Sanku, Tulail-Gurez. 1999 conflict between India and Pakistan known as . The memorial has a huge epitaph with names of all the officers and sol- multicultural ethnic Dard and Shina natives, Drass needs no introduc- Tiger Hill: At an elevation of 5,353 meters, Tiger Hill alias Surging diers who died in the war. A museum is also built in the war memorial tion. It is much famous the world over for being the second coldest Sea Hill is the highest point in the region. It is surrounded by the To- where the captured Pakistani weapons, cloths, utensils are displayed inhabited place after Siberia. Drass offers various adventure activities loling Range and other ridges ranging between 5,000 to 6,500 meters. besides 3D pictures of the war sights. Every year on 26 July Kargil such as Wild Water Sports, Climbing and trekking, Archery, Horse Tiger hill base 5km inside the LOC throws a very attractive picture in Vijay Diwas is celebrated at the memorial. Polo, Snow and Ice Sports, Mountain Terrain Biking, Ice Climbing etc. the summer months of June, July and August. Drupati Kund: Drupati Kund is situated in a hamlet called Pandaras, Drass Polo: Drass is known to host riveting contests of polo, the fa- Tololing: Tololing mountain hills are situated 6km from Drass town. 16 km from Drass town, at an altitude of 3,300m. It is the only high vourite sport of the landlocked region. Horsemanship is a treasured The Drass war memorial is situated in the foothills of the Tololing altitude lake Drass region which has fascinated everyone who visit- tradition of the Dard natives and polo is played with zeal and fervour range. ed. The water reflects every hue of the sky in summers, and as the in Drass. International and local polo players compete in a friendly tournament conceptualised by the Lalit Suri Hospitality Group. Be- Mushkoo Valley: Mushkoo Valley is situated at an elevation of season changes the colour of this lake also changes from blue, green sides the polo is one of the most loved and played games in Drass. around 11,000 feet and is just eight kilometres from the main market and white in winter. Scientists who have explored the lake believed in Drass. The inhabitants of the valley are settled on a beautiful high- that the water at the bottom of the lake does not freeze even on the The writer is a College librarian at Govt, Degree College, Sogam-Lo- land surrounded by mountains and meadows. The village has a breath- coldest day. lab. You can send your views and comment to [email protected]. 6 | July 16-31, 2021 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

ARTO, Kargil, organises camp office at sub-division Secretary Ravinder discusses energy efficiency, Around 100 participants apply for driving license test during the camp, says official conservation plan for Ladakh Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), that based on the data provided Kargil, Khadim Hussain said that the aim of such by the Rural Department, the camps at various subdivisions is to provide trans- number of home lighting systems port-related services like driving license tests, li- for remote nomadic areas could cense renewal, fitness certificates, permit renewal be initiated. The concerned de- and other allied services at the doorsteps of the gen- partment would conduct a demo eral public. He further informed that such camps of the heating system in schools were previously organised by the ARTO, Kargil at and dispensaries. and Drass subdivisions, and in the future Secretary Ravinder directed all similar camps will be held at and Shakar the departments to review and Chiktan subdivisions as well. comment on the proposal sub- Reach Ladakh Correspondent LED study lamps for students Khadim Hussain said that around 100 participants mitted by EESL to add value to Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Kargil, and solar-based home lighting applied for the test of driving license. He also said Leh: Secretary, Power Distri- the programme and to share their Khadim Hussain informing participants about driving systems for off-grid consumers. rules and road safety measures during camp office at that proper guidelines and rules have been followed bution Department (PDD) & plans and budget for the same. Sankoo Sub Division. during the test for the participants to get qualified. New Renewable Energy (NRE), The concerned officials added Chief Engineer, Mechanical En- He also interacted with the participants before the Ravinder Kumar convened a that the energy-efficient outdoor gineering Department; Director, Reach Ladakh Correspondent test drive and made them aware of the driving rules meeting with the Energy Effi- lighting programme includes Rural Development Department; and road safety measures. ciency Services Limited (EESL) LED outdoor lighting solutions Kargil: Assistant Regional Transport Office, Kar- Director, Health Services and team and Bureau of Energy Ef- for urban and rural areas, so- gil provided various transport-related services at A meeting with the transport stakeholders of San- Medical Education; Chief Engi- ficiency (BEE) regarding energy lar-based LED streetlights for ru- doorsteps during a camp organised at Sankoo Sub koo was also held regarding the rate fixation and neer, Superintending Engineer & efficiency and energy conserva- ral areas. Similarly, the energy-ef- Division on July 8. other related issues. Technical Officer, Power Distri- tions for UT Ladakh on July 9. ficient space heating programme bution Department; Executive En- includes government schools and The corporate-driven pro- gineer, Public Works Department, public offices. Energy efficiency gramme (CDP) of EESL pro- UT Ladakh; Chief Engineer, Me- monitoring includes government posed an action plan on energy chanical Division, UT Ladakh; 161 cases settled in National Lok Adalat, Kargil department SDA. efficiency and energy conser- Project Director LREDA; Head Reach Ladakh Correspondent vations for the Leh district. The Secretary Ravinder and the of- Sales & PR, Head CDP, Senior Kargil: A total of 161 cases out programme includes energy-effi- ficials discussed the proposal, Manager and PR of EESL; Project of 251 cases and an amount of cient appliance and LED lighting including deliberations on the Engineer & Joint Director, Bureau Rs. 2,52,36,183 was recovered solutions for grid-connected and number of solar lamps in schools of Energy Efficiency, were pres- as settlement amount/fine during off-grid consumers, solar-based that could be initiated. He shared ent in the meeting. the National Lok Adalat held at Kargil on July 10. Under the directions of the Ex- DC, Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve, reviews District Capex Budget ecutive Chairman, Ladakh Le- gal Services Authority, Justice Dheeraj Singh Thakur, Judge Common High Court of J&K and Ladakh, the National Lok Adalat was organised by the District bounce cases under NI Act, mon- Mohd Rafiq Chak, 2nd bench Legal Services Authority, Kargil ey recovery suits, labour disputes, by the Chief Judicial Magistrate under the guidance of Chairman PUS matters and other civil cases (CJM) Kargil, Tsewang Phun- District Legal Services Authori- etc were resolved. stog, 3rd bench by Munsiff San- ty, Kargil, Mohd Rafiq Chak. koo, Moneer Ahmad while 4th four benches were constituted bench by the Assistant Commis- Different kinds of cases including out of which bench 1st was pre- sioner Revenue, Kargil, Abdul Motor Accident Claim Tribunal sided over by the Principal Dis- Gaffar Zargar. (MACT), matrimonial, cheque trict and Sessions Judge Kargil

LREDA replaces battery of solar power plants at Lukung, Spangmik Reach Ladakh Correspondent disputes about any projects the partment were asked to execute same should be brought to his health projects on priority to ef- Reach Ladakh Correspondent Kargil: Deputy Commissioner notice and necessary steps are fectively deal with any possible and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, San- Leh: LREDA successfully placed a new taken for a resolution to avoid third wave of COVID-19 pan- tosh Sukhdeve reviewed the sta- battery bank set at the Solar Power Plant bottlenecks in the execution of demic. tus of progress achieved on var- in Lukung and Spangmik under the Battery works on the ground level. Replacement Scheme of solar power plants ious ongoing and new projects Meanwhile, DC Santosh under the Special Development Package on under the District Capex Budget The officers were asked to en- Sukhadeve informed that the July 2. 2021-2022 at Conference Hall, sure that budget should not lapse administration is developing a Baroo on July 12. at the end of the year and max- website for works to ensure there The off-grid solar power plant was installed imum expenditure should be is no duplicity of budget. He also Deputy Commissioner instruct- under the Ladakh Renewable Initiative booked before the closure of the instructed the Animal and Sheep ed the concerned officers to Scheme of Ladakh Project 2010. Around 20 Zojila Pass. He said that disputes Husbandry departments to en- hastily execute the projects and sites have been proposed for replacing So- if any should be submitted in sure mass vaccination of animals complete the same well before lar Power Plants batteries at a budget of Rs writing to the DC Office. affected with Foot and Mouth the end of the working season. 5.3 crores under the Special Development Disease (FMD). Package in the current financial year 21-22. He said that in cases there are The officers of the Health De- The work at the remaining 18 sites is cur- rently in progress and would be completed in the next two months. Replacing battery National Lok Adalat in Leh settles 331 cases banks was proposed for areas where grid challans and MC Act. connectivity is not available. The benches imposed a fine on the defaulters and collected Rs 2,75,800 whereas the settlement amount was Rs 1,03,60,436. NOTICE The four benches comprised Prin- cipal District and Session Judge, No JC 589120N Rank NB/Sub Ishey Gyatso Unit 1st Ladakh Scouts C/o 56APO has claimed that his Deepak Sethi; President, Bar As- son’s namely Stanzin Mingur has been wrongly entered as Stanzin Mangur instead of Stanzin Mingur sociation Leh, Mohammad Shafi; and also his younger son Jigmat Raftan name has been wrongly entered as Jikmat Raftan instead Chief Judicial Magistrate, Leh, Spalzes Angmo; Secretary Bar of Jigmat Raftan in the Army record of, Unit 1st Ladakh Scouts C/o 56APO and produced an Reach Ladakh Correspondent The four benches took up 356 cases and resolved 331 cases Association, Leh, Deachen An- Leh: A total of 331 cases were affidavit duly verified by Notary public Leh with Certificate No. IN-LA01784298148350T to this office for related to the Motor Accident gmo; Sub Judge Leh, Phuntsog disposed of by the four benches making necessary correction. Hence the notice is hereby served through press to file objection if any in Claim Tribunal (MACT), bank, Andmo, Munsiff, , Wan- during the National Lok Adalat this office, Unit 1st Ladakh Scouts C/o 56APO within 7 days from date of publication failing which matrimonial, civil, criminal gail Tsering; Munsiff, Khaltse, held at the District Court Com- compoundable cases, labour dis- Chhemit Yourgail and Tehsildar, necessary correction will be made. plex, Leh on July 10. putes, electricity matters, traffic Khaltse, Tanveer Ahmad. Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly News July 16-31, 2021 | 7

KVK Kargil organises Technology Demonstration Day, Govt. Degree College, Drass, holds webinar on inaugurates hydroponic fodder production system investor education and awareness of buying and selling in the securities market. The field demonstration was fol- lowed by the inauguration and Munish Sabharwal, Senior Vice President, SBI Mu- demonstration of a hydroponic tual Fund said that it is important for all of us to en- fodder production machine with joy financial freedom. He advised the participants to a capacity to produce 70-100 start investing early and asked them to set financial kilogram green fodder per day goals before investing. He explained the factors which is more nutritious than the which need to be evaluated before investment and conventional one. said that one needs to invest in long term equity. Chairman and Chief Executive Khwaja Mohiuddin, Assistant President MSE spoke Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, about the stock exchange and its role and also en- Feroz Ahmad Khan appreciated lightened about depositories, clearing corporations, the KVK for organising tech- Reach Ladakh Correspondent factors affecting the investment, and asked the par- nology demonstration day for ticipants to take into consideration these factors be- the public representatives. He Kargil: A webinar themed, ‘Investor awareness: a fore investment. He also informed the participants said that if the representatives key to financial well being’ was organised by the about regulations on electronic content notes and are aware of such technologies, Department of Commerce, Government Degree the investor grievance redressal process. the adoption will become easier. College (GDC), Drass in collaboration with Secu- He stressed that if all the line de- rities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Met- Veene Kumari, Assistant General Manager SEBI partments along with the public ropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) and SBI appreciated all the speakers for educating the par- representatives work together on Mutual Fund on July 9. ticipants about investment in securities. a common platform, the destiny The webinar aimed to enlighten the new investors Dr Amjad Ali Abbasi, Principal, GDC Drass wel- of farmers will surely change in and students who are intending to invest in secu- comed the speakers and the participants. He said the coming years. rities besides educating them about the securities that awareness of the share market is the need of Dr Ghulam Mehdi briefed the market and making informed decisions. the hour and exhorted upon the participants to take CEC and other dignitaries about maximum benefit from the webinar so that they too Ashish Kumar, Deputy General Manager, SEBI become informed investors. the problems being faced by the NRO introduced SEBI, explained its key modali- Officials of KVK Kargil demonstrating the techniques and technology of the line departments for up-scaling ties, roles and the major works done. He informed The webinar was hosted by Shujat Ali Mir, Assis- farm during Technology Demonstration Day. the technology which can be the participants about different types of primary tant Professor Commerce and Mustafa Ali, Direc- ascertained by involving public and secondary markets, public issues and enlight- tor Physical Education and Sports, GDC Drass in Reach Ladakh Correspondent farm such as resources conserva- representatives. ened the students about the investment protection which more than 100 participants and faculty mem- tion of alfa alfa for different veg- measures taken by SEBI besides the dos and don’ts bers participated. Kargil: Krishi Vigyan Kend- Underlining the importance of etable cultivation using mulch- ra (KVK) Kargil-I showcased technology up-scaling, CEC ing, vegetable cultivation under the techniques and technology assured that a meeting in this drip irrigation systems with and of the Kendra and inaugurated regard will be organized by without mulching, cultivation of NOTICE the hydroponic (soilless) fodder LAHDC, Kargil where all the baby and sweet corn with differ- production system during the Councilors, BDC Chairpersons ent spacing under drip irrigation, I, Mohd Anies S/o Mohd Baqir R/o Chuchot Shamma, Leh Ladakh lost my class 12th Technology Demonstration Day and Sarpanches will be invited. multiplication of dwarfing root- Migration Certificate duly issued by J & K State Board of School Education Srinagar/Leh on July 8. He also directed the Head KVK stock of apple under high tech Kargil-1 to prepare a detailed through High Secondary School , Chuchot Shamma, Leh Ladakh under Registration No Principal Scientist, KVK-1, Dr greenhouse and nutrients stan- PPT on the potential of technolo- N16500390031 under Roll No 8105721 with Session Annual 2019. Now I have to apply Ghulam Mehdi demonstrated dardization for soilless cultiva- gy upscaling. for issuance of duplicate Migration Certificate. Objection if any may be sent to the J&K State techniques and technology of the tion of high-value vegetables. Board of School Education Srinagar/Leh within 7 days from date of publication of this notice.

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We the following persons, propose to register a Non-profitable NGO under the name and We the following persons, propose to register a Non-profitable NGO under the name and Style as ‘Nendum Lhari Society Urbis’ Leh UT Ladakh with the Registrar of Societies UT Style as ‘LIVE TO RESCUE (STRAY ANIMAL CARE AND MANGEMENT CENTRE’ Leh UT Ladakh under Society Registration Act 1860. Ladakh with the Registrar of Societies UT Ladakh under Society Registration Act 1860. List of Executive members of the Society: List of Executive members of the Society:

S.No Name Parentage/Spouse Residence Designation S.No Name Parentage Residence Designation His Eminence 1 Rinchan Dorjay Punchok Samstan Urbis President 1 S/o Nawang Nurboo President Thuksey Rinpoche 2 Mepham Namgial Tashi Paljor -do- Vice-President 2 Rigzin Dorjai S/o Tundup Sonam Nurbooling,Skampari Vice-President

3 Jigmat Dorjay Rigzen Dorjay -do- Secretary 3 Deachen Yangdol D/o Ishey Namgyal Lower Tukcha General Secretary

4 Rinchen Namgail Nawang Tsering -do- Joint Secretary 4 Sonam Angdus S/o Sonam Stobjais Shey Joint Secretary

5 Thupstan Konchok Phunchok Angdus -do- Cashier 5 Tsering Angchuk S/o Sonam Tashi Taknag Sakti Treasurer

6 Tsering Angchok Tashi Angchok -do- Organiser 6 Lobzang Tsering S/o Sonam Angdus Ranbirpur Member

7 Thupstan Chotak Tsering Angchok -do- Member 7 Tsewang Spalzes D/o Rigzin Dorjai Nurbooling,Skampari Member

Objection if any, in this regard may kindly be submitted to General Manager Industries, Leh Objection if any, in this regard may kindly be submitted to General Manager Industries, Leh UT Ladakh within a period of 21 days from the publication of the Notice. UT Ladakh within a period of 21 days from the publication of the Notice. President President ‘Nendum Lhari Society Urbis’ Leh UT Ladakh LIVE TO RESCUE (STRAY ANIMAL CARE AND MANGEMENT CENTRE) Leh UT Ladakh 8 | July 16-31, 2021 Advertisement Reach Ladakh Bulletin

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