Kargil Presented United View
Leading
Religious and Political Parties Met Centre’s interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma In
One Delegation
VOL/Kargil March 12, 2018//History was created
when a joint delegation comprising of the members of various religious organizations
and political parties of Kargil presented a Single Charter of Demand to The
centre’s special representative for J&K Dineshwar Sharma during his visit
to Kargil on the last leg of 4 days Ladakh visit on Monday.
As per
sources, a preliminary home work initiated by some prominent citizens, and
obtaining mutual consent of prominent factions on the proposal, President
Islamia School, Sheikh Nazirul Mehdi Mohammadi called a meeting of all the
Religious, Social and Political Parties intending to meet the Central
Government Interlocutor on Saturday. Talking to media Sheikh Nazir told that
all invitees attended except a minority faction. There was a consensus in the
said meeting to visit the Interlocutor as a single delegation on behalf of the
Public of Kargil. Accordingly two members
each of the group including Islamia School Kargil, Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust
Kargil, Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat Kargil, Anjuman e Sahab Zaman Kargil, Anjuman e
Sufia Noorbakshia Kargil, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kargil, Indian National
Congress (INC) Kargil, Peoples Democratic party (PDP) Kargil, and National
Conference (NC) Kargil met the Interlocutor on Monday at Conference Hall and
submitted a single Charter Of Demand . Shiekh Nazirul Mehdi Mohammadi, President
Islamia School Kargi,l was leading the delegation and spoke to the Media after
the delegation came out from the Conference Hall. As per his briefing the joint
delegation unanimously called upon the resolution of Kashmir issue through a
purposeful dialogue process by involving all stakeholders including the Huriat
Leadership, negated the UT demand and reiterated that integrity of the state to
be maintained at all costs, grant of provincial status to Ladakh region,
construction of alternate highways and motorable roads like the
Panikhar-Pahalgam Road, Hanu-Tiakshi Road over Chorbat La besides the opening
of Kargil-Skardu and Nubra-Khapulu Roads. While expressing gratefulness to the
Government of India for clearing the Zojila Tunnel Project and the inclusion of
Kargil under Udaan 2 Scheme, the joint delegation urged for timely allocation
of financial resources for early start of work on the tunnel project, early
start of air services to the district under Udaan besides steps for expansion
and renovation of Kargil Airport. Other
demands raised by the joint delegation included the vacation of Kurbathang
Plateau by the Army authorities, construction of Suru Hydel Project, early execution of proposed 5
HEPs, establishment of Medical College in Kargil, reservation in admissions to
PG and PhD courses at the University level, enhanced employment opportunities
to the unemployed youth in Central Services, inclusion of Kargil as an ‘inspirational
district’ by Niti Aayog, construction of Kargil Sarai at Delhi, restoration of
the reservation in promotion to ST employees besides other demands.
A
delegation of LAHDC, Kargil led by the
Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor Kargil Kacho Ahmed Ali Khan also met the
Interlocutor and extended warm welcome
to Dineshwar Sharma on his maiden visit to the district, urged upon the
resolution of Kashmir issue that has direct bearings on the socio-economic and
socio-political landscape of Kargil, empowerment of LAHDC by providing
additional financial assistance on annual basis, extension and up gradation of
Kargil airstrip and construction of air strip at Zanskar, establishment of
separate wing of Ladakh Scouts for unemployed youth of the district and other
demands.
In
their presentation a delegation of Buddhist Association Kargil demanded for the
creation of a third district comprising of the areas from Shargole to Khaltsi,
grant of UT status to Ladakh region, inclusion of Bhoti language in the 8th
schedule of the Constitution, passage of the Minority Property Safety Act Bill,
construction of Buddhist temple, sarai and cremation ground in Kargil town,
constitution of special team to oversee the status of developmental activities
in Buddhist villages of the district besides the opening of higher secondary schools for
girls.
Among
other delegations who met the special representative of GOI included a joint
delegation of All Parties Coordination
Committee Zanskar Sub Division which projected a number of demands like grant
of UT status to Ladakh, grant of district status to Zanskar, delimitation of
Zanskar Legislative Assembly Constituency, inclusion of Bhoti language in the 8th
schedule of the Constitution, early completion of Nimoo Padum Darcha Road,
construction of no frill airport at Zanskar, construction of separate division
under PWD Circle Kargil for effective execution of works on NH 301, inclusion
of Darcha Padum Kargil Road as an alternate route for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra,
development of tourism infrastructure under PMDP, up gradation of health
facilities, development of education sector besides restoration of IAF chopper
service for evacuation of serious patients.
During
the course of meetings a delegation from the LOC areas of Kaksar, Badgam,
Karkitchu, Latoo and Hardass projected their demands like the provision of ALC
certificate to the residents of these areas, allotment of land vacated by
Indian Army to the local residents besides special quota to the youth of the
area in belt forces. Besides,Delegations from the Bar Association Kargil, Youth
Action Committee also met the interlocutor and projected their demands.
Earlier in Leh also many Public delegates
met the GOI Special Representative on Friday.
Efforts on to re-open Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road at earliest
JAMMU, MARCH 15: In view of the pleasant weather and dry spell in winter this year, efforts are on to re-open the 400 km long Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road for vehicular traffic in the last week of March, subject to the fair weather. The BEACON authorities in collaboration with Army and Civil Administration are working in removing snow and landslides from the road especially in Zojila and the process is being completed in a week.
This was stated by the Minister for Co-operative and Ladakh Affairs, Chering Dorjay, while chairing a high-level meeting of officers convened to review the arrangements for transportation of essential supplies to Ladakh region for the year 2018-19.
The meeting was attended by MLA Zanskar Syed Baqir Rizvi, Executive Councillor (Health) LAHDC, Leh Gyal P Wangyal, Commissioner Secretary PDD, Hirdesh Kumar Singh, Commissioner Secretary Forest, Saurabh Bhagat, Principal CCF Ravi Kumar Kaiser, District Development Commissioner, Leh, Avny Lawasa, District Development Commissioner, Kargil, Gulzar Hussain, Chief Engineer, PDD & PDC Ladakh K K Raina, Director Area Planning, Showket Aijaz, RTO Kashmir, Khursheed Ahmad Shah, Registrar Cooperative Societies J&K Peerzada Hafizullah Shah, Director FCS&CA Kashmir N A Wani, MD SRTC, Mir Afroz Ahmad, senior officers of JAKFED, FCI, IOC and Ladakh Affairs Department and the officers of BRO and Traffic Police.
The Minister directed the concerned authorities to ensure that shortfall items, if any, of essential commodities be dispatched to the region on priority in the first phase. He asked the Transport department to keep available a mobile workshop including a dozer and a recovery van from Gumri to Drass so that no loaded truck may remain stranded in this vulnerable area.
During the meeting, the Minister was apprised about the proposal of supplies prepared by various departments and other stakeholders for 2018-19 in respect to both Leh and Kargil districts.
It was disclosed in the meeting that prestigious Srinagar-Leh Transmission Line will be commissioned in October this year for which the required formalities are in advanced stage. The Minister was also apprised that Solar Systems would be provided to those 18 un-electrified villages including 10 in Leh and 8 in Kargil districts which were without electricity so far.
The meeting was informed that as many as 13164 truck trips are required for transportation of food grains, key construction material and petroleum products for district Leh while as 11515 truck trips are required for the same purpose for Kargil districts.
It was given out that there is a target of stocking of 3382.86 quintals sugar, 105000 quintals rice, 75000 quintals wheat, 1200 quintals of refined/mustard oil, 5700 quintals fertilizers, 650000 quintals of essential commodities and other key construction materials, 2000 quintals of cattle feed, 500 quintals poultry feed and 57360 bags cement besides 59 MT steel for district Leh during the year 2018-19.
Accordingly, for the district Kargil, there is a target of stocking of 49363 quintals of atta/wheat, 5951 quintals of sugar, 106360 quintals of rice, 155000 domestic gas cylinders, 3300 commercial cylinders, 133850 bags of cement and 550000 quintals of other essential commodities for the current year, the meeting was told.
Dorjay directed the concerned agencies not to show any slackness in the supply, dumping, and carriage of essential supplies and building material and the supply should be started early as soon as the road is opened.
The Minister said the road is only surface link which connects the mountainous districts of Ladkh and Kargil with rest of the country which remains closed in winter. He stressed upon the concerned departments to maintain coordination with each other so that the mechanism put in place through an efficient supply chain could function smoothly.
While participating in the meeting, MLA Zanskar, Aga SyeedBaqir Rizvi has taken up various issue concerning to his constituency including issues of 220 KV transmission line from Kargil to Zanskar, immediate installation of 750 KV DG set at Sanku, enhancement of wages of casual labour working in forest department and early opening of Zojila and Penzila pass for vehicular.
The Minister assured in the meeting that on opening of road to Zanskar the PDD department shall start execution of 220 KV line from Kargil and other issues would also be looked into.
Delegation Led by Chering Dorjay Meets Governor
VOL/Desk//, MARCH 06: A delegation on behalf of Trade and Service sector of Ladakh led by Sh. Chering Dorjay, Minister for Cooperatives and Ladakh Affairs, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan and apprised him about the socio-economic problems faced by the people of Ladakh.
The delegation requested incorporation of necessary safeguards through the GST Act such as reducing GST rates on all supplies and goods & services to the Ladakh region be put under the minimum tax slab of 5%,
with complete Input Tax Credit; increasing GST exemption for the Scheduled Tribe residents of Ladakh to a minimum of Rs. 40 lakh turnover; all goods and services supply in Ladakh region be made eligible for composition levy scheme upto a turnover of Rs. 1.5 crore; e-filing by residents of Ladakh during the lay-off period of 6-7 months be exempted; removal of Upshi Check Post; and continue exemption to Hotel and Travel Trade services under the SGST tax.
Further the delegation requested that Services Sector be brought within the ambit of the “Jammu and Kashmir Reimbursement of Taxes for promotion of Small/Medium/Large Scale Industries in the State of Jammu and Kashmir”.
Governor advised the delegation to have an early meeting with Finance Minister Drabu, before the matter is mooted to the Centre.
The members of the delegation included Sh. Thupstan Chhewang, Member Parliament; Sh. Nawang Rigzin Jora, MLA Leh; Sh. Riyaz Ahmad, President Merchant Association Leh; Sh. Tanyot Tashi, President Contractor Association, Leh; Sh. Tsetan Angchok, President All Ladakh Tour Operators Association, Leh; Sh. Ashraf Ali, President All Kargil Travel Trade and Association, Kargil; and Sh. Tashi Motup Kau, President All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association.
JAMMU, MARCH 15: In view of the pleasant weather and dry spell in winter this year, efforts are on to re-open the 400 km long Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road for vehicular traffic in the last week of March, subject to the fair weather. The BEACON authorities in collaboration with Army and Civil Administration are working in removing snow and landslides from the road especially in Zojila and the process is being completed in a week.
This was stated by the Minister for Co-operative and Ladakh Affairs, Chering Dorjay, while chairing a high-level meeting of officers convened to review the arrangements for transportation of essential supplies to Ladakh region for the year 2018-19.
The meeting was attended by MLA Zanskar Syed Baqir Rizvi, Executive Councillor (Health) LAHDC, Leh Gyal P Wangyal, Commissioner Secretary PDD, Hirdesh Kumar Singh, Commissioner Secretary Forest, Saurabh Bhagat, Principal CCF Ravi Kumar Kaiser, District Development Commissioner, Leh, Avny Lawasa, District Development Commissioner, Kargil, Gulzar Hussain, Chief Engineer, PDD & PDC Ladakh K K Raina, Director Area Planning, Showket Aijaz, RTO Kashmir, Khursheed Ahmad Shah, Registrar Cooperative Societies J&K Peerzada Hafizullah Shah, Director FCS&CA Kashmir N A Wani, MD SRTC, Mir Afroz Ahmad, senior officers of JAKFED, FCI, IOC and Ladakh Affairs Department and the officers of BRO and Traffic Police.
The Minister directed the concerned authorities to ensure that shortfall items, if any, of essential commodities be dispatched to the region on priority in the first phase. He asked the Transport department to keep available a mobile workshop including a dozer and a recovery van from Gumri to Drass so that no loaded truck may remain stranded in this vulnerable area.
During the meeting, the Minister was apprised about the proposal of supplies prepared by various departments and other stakeholders for 2018-19 in respect to both Leh and Kargil districts.
It was disclosed in the meeting that prestigious Srinagar-Leh Transmission Line will be commissioned in October this year for which the required formalities are in advanced stage. The Minister was also apprised that Solar Systems would be provided to those 18 un-electrified villages including 10 in Leh and 8 in Kargil districts which were without electricity so far.
The meeting was informed that as many as 13164 truck trips are required for transportation of food grains, key construction material and petroleum products for district Leh while as 11515 truck trips are required for the same purpose for Kargil districts.
It was given out that there is a target of stocking of 3382.86 quintals sugar, 105000 quintals rice, 75000 quintals wheat, 1200 quintals of refined/mustard oil, 5700 quintals fertilizers, 650000 quintals of essential commodities and other key construction materials, 2000 quintals of cattle feed, 500 quintals poultry feed and 57360 bags cement besides 59 MT steel for district Leh during the year 2018-19.
Accordingly, for the district Kargil, there is a target of stocking of 49363 quintals of atta/wheat, 5951 quintals of sugar, 106360 quintals of rice, 155000 domestic gas cylinders, 3300 commercial cylinders, 133850 bags of cement and 550000 quintals of other essential commodities for the current year, the meeting was told.
Dorjay directed the concerned agencies not to show any slackness in the supply, dumping, and carriage of essential supplies and building material and the supply should be started early as soon as the road is opened.
The Minister said the road is only surface link which connects the mountainous districts of Ladkh and Kargil with rest of the country which remains closed in winter. He stressed upon the concerned departments to maintain coordination with each other so that the mechanism put in place through an efficient supply chain could function smoothly.
While participating in the meeting, MLA Zanskar, Aga SyeedBaqir Rizvi has taken up various issue concerning to his constituency including issues of 220 KV transmission line from Kargil to Zanskar, immediate installation of 750 KV DG set at Sanku, enhancement of wages of casual labour working in forest department and early opening of Zojila and Penzila pass for vehicular.
The Minister assured in the meeting that on opening of road to Zanskar the PDD department shall start execution of 220 KV line from Kargil and other issues would also be looked into.
Delegation Led by Chering Dorjay Meets Governor
VOL/Desk//, MARCH 06: A delegation on behalf of Trade and Service sector of Ladakh led by Sh. Chering Dorjay, Minister for Cooperatives and Ladakh Affairs, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan and apprised him about the socio-economic problems faced by the people of Ladakh.
with complete Input Tax Credit; increasing GST exemption for the Scheduled Tribe residents of Ladakh to a minimum of Rs. 40 lakh turnover; all goods and services supply in Ladakh region be made eligible for composition levy scheme upto a turnover of Rs. 1.5 crore; e-filing by residents of Ladakh during the lay-off period of 6-7 months be exempted; removal of Upshi Check Post; and continue exemption to Hotel and Travel Trade services under the SGST tax.
Further the delegation requested that Services Sector be brought within the ambit of the “Jammu and Kashmir Reimbursement of Taxes for promotion of Small/Medium/Large Scale Industries in the State of Jammu and Kashmir”.
Governor advised the delegation to have an early meeting with Finance Minister Drabu, before the matter is mooted to the Centre.
The members of the delegation included Sh. Thupstan Chhewang, Member Parliament; Sh. Nawang Rigzin Jora, MLA Leh; Sh. Riyaz Ahmad, President Merchant Association Leh; Sh. Tanyot Tashi, President Contractor Association, Leh; Sh. Tsetan Angchok, President All Ladakh Tour Operators Association, Leh; Sh. Ashraf Ali, President All Kargil Travel Trade and Association, Kargil; and Sh. Tashi Motup Kau, President All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association.
Hurdles for Kargil Sarai Delhi being removed: CEC
Kargil /March 15/Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan today said that taking into consideration the plight of the people of Kargil who face a lot of hardships while they travel to Delhi for treatment or other works, the LAHDC Kargil has cleared the bottlenecks in the construction of Kargil Sarai at Dwarka Delhi and work on the project is slated to be kick started in near future.
The CEC while expressing thankfulness to the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Chairman J&K Legislative Council Haji Anayat Ali and MP Ladakh Thupstan Chhewang for their personal intervention in expediting the matter.
Kacho said that coming up of the sarai in the national capital will be a great boon to the Kargilities especially the serious patients and travelers.
Project Director KREDA Kacho Ahmad Khan who is on deputation at Delhi by the Hill Council in connection with the project is in continuous touch with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) authorities so that work on the construction of the sarai is kick started in due course of time.
Meanwhile the Deputy Director, Delhi Development Authority has informed that the cost of the land for construction of the sarai has now been reduced from Rs 18 crore to Rs 2 crore. He has further added that construction work of the project will be started soon after payment of the remaining amount is made.
Pertinent to mention here that on 12 March Public representatives of Kargil in a joint memorandum submitted to the central interlocutor Shri Dinesh Sharma had raised the issue and demanded to facilitate reduction in cost of land from Rs, 18 crores and paying the remaining cost by central government enabling the district administration/LAHDC to proceed with construction work on the said sarai.
IKMT Condemns Intrusion on Iran Embassy in UK, Anti Khamenei Utterance by Lucknow based Cleric
VOL/Kargil/March 2018// Leading Socio Religious Organization of Kargil-Ladakh, Imam Khomieni Memorial Trust Kargil, in its Press Release issued here condemned recent intrusion into the Embassy of Islamic republic of Iran by an extremist group based in London. It has asked people be aware of such anti-Islam conspiracies and not to over react.
As per news reports men of a group working for the interest of western Imperialist powers mounted their Falg on the embassy building of IR Iran in London on 9th March amidst chanting of anti-Islamic Republic of Iran slogans. It also condemned the utterance of derogative remarks by a Lucknow based cleric named Saif Abass for his highly objectionable remarks regarding Vilayat Faqih and Islamic Republic as well as in respect of some Shia Ulma. The matter was largely condemned by many leading Shia organizations in the country and abroad.
In Kargil besides IKMT, Anjuman Sahib Zaman Kargil, Anjuman Inquilab Mehdi, Markaz e Tableegat e Imam Reza (AS), and Anjuman Ruhulla TSG also issued condemnations on social media. In Leh District, Anjumans including Majlis Ulma Leh also strongly condemned the incidents.
CEC Kargil for preservation, promotion of cultural heritage
Kargil March 14, 2018:- Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan today said that the best way to preserve cultural heritage is to share it with the younger generations through all possible means so that it is bestowed upon the posterity in its true essence. The CEC stated this while addressing people during the final ceremony of the traditional and modern archery championship at Mini Stadium Sankoo here today.
While underlining the importance of traditional sports tournaments and other such events involving the elements of history and traditions, the CEC said that it is the responsibility of every individual to keep their customs, practices, sports, artistic expressions and ancestral values intact further ensuring the fact that these do not get fade away under the overpowering influence of modernization.
Meanwhile in the final matches played today Thangdumbur defeated A.G Tambis by 14 points to clinch the title in the Modern Archery category while as the Traditional Archery final contest was won by Sahil Star Saliskote by defeating Jaffaria Stakpa by 3 points.
The 6 day long tournament was organized by Sports and Development Organization Sankoo in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra Kargil wherein 24 teams, 12 each in traditional and modern formats participated in the tournament.
Later the locals projected a number of demands that prominently included the construction of Indoor Stadium and Ice Hockey Rink at Sankoo.
Responding to the demands the CEC assured the locals that all their genuine demands would be fulfilled on priority. He also directed the Executive Engineer Suru Valley Division Sankoo to prepare DPRs for construction of Indoor Stadium and Ice Hockey Rink in the area.
Councilor Sankoo Aga Syed Abbass Razvi, SDM Sankoo Ghulam Mohiuddin Wani, Executive Engineer Suru Valley Division Sajjad Hussain Wazir, In Charge Principal ASHRM Higher Secondary Sankoo Ghulam Muhammad Khan, officers of the Sub Divisional Administration, prominent citizens, archery players besides a large number of sporting enthusiasts were present on the occasion.
Ladakhi Women Players Excel In Ice Hockey
VOL Desk/ 8 March: Indian Women Ice Hockey Team has showed a spirited performance in Malaysia, Challenge Cup of Asia as Stanzin Dolkar and Rigzin Yangdol hailing from Ladakh were awarded as the best players of the game. Ladakh feel proud for the achievements of its daughters on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Ladakhi Women Players Excel In Ice Hockey
VOL Desk/ 8 March: Indian Women Ice Hockey Team has showed a spirited performance in Malaysia, Challenge Cup of Asia as Stanzin Dolkar and Rigzin Yangdol hailing from Ladakh were awarded as the best players of the game. Ladakh feel proud for the achievements of its daughters on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Centre’s interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma visits Kargil,
holds talks with various delegations
Kargil March 12, 2018:- The centre’s special representative for J&K Dineshwar Sharma during his 4 days visit of Ladakh region met a number of delegations and members of civil society at Kargil here today and listened to their demands and grievances.
During the course of the meetings a joint delegation comprising of the members of various religious organizations and political parties including Islamia School Kargil, Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust Kargil, Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat Kargil, Anjuman e Sahab Zaman Kargil, Anjuman e Sufia Noorbakshia Kargil, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kargil, Peoples Democratic party (PDP) Kargil, Indian National Congress (INC) Kargil and National Conference (NC) Kargil projected a number of demands.
The joint delegation unanimously called upon the resolution of Kashmir issue through a purposeful dialogue process by involving all stakeholders, integrity of the state to be maintained at all costs, grant of provincial status to Ladakh region, construction of alternate highways and motorable roads like the Panikhar-Pahalgam Road, Hanu-Tiakshi Road over Chorbat La besides the opening of Kargil-Skardu and Nubra-Khapulu Roads. While expressing gratefulness to the Government of India for clearing the Zojila Tunnel Project and the inclusion of Kargil under Udaan 2 Scheme, the joint delegation urged for timely allocation of financial resources for early start of work on the tunnel project, early start of air services to the district under Udaan besides steps for expansion and renovation of Kargil Airport.
Other demands raised by the joint delegation included the vacation of Kurbathang Plateau by the Army authorities, construction of hydel project at Suru Valley, establishment of medical college in Ladakh, reservation in admissions to PG and PhD courses at the University level, enhanced employment opportunities to the unemployed youth in Central Services, inclusion of Kargil as an inspirational district by Niti Aayog, construction of Kargil Sarai at Delhi, restoration of the reservation in promotion to ST employees besides other demands.
A delegation led by the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor Kargil Kacho Ahmed Ali Khan while extending warm welcome to Dineshwar Sharma on his maiden visit to the district urged upon the resolution of Kashmir issue that has direct bearings on the socio-economic and socio-political landscape of Kargil, empowerment of LAHDC by providing additional financial assistance on annual basis, extension and up gradation of Kargil airstrip and construction of air strip at Zanskar, establishment of separate wing of Ladakh Scouts for unemployed youth of the district and other demands.
Meanwhile a delegation of Buddhist Association Kargil demanded for the creation of a third district comprising of the areas from Shargole to Khaltsi, grant of UT status to Ladakh region, inclusion of Bhoti language in the 8th schedule of the Constitution, passage of the Minority Property Safety Act Bill, construction of Buddhist temple, sarai and cremation ground in Kargil town, constitution of special team to oversee the status of developmental activities in Buddhist villages of the district besides the opening of higher secondary schools for girls.
Among other delegations who met the special representative included a joint delegation from Zanskar Sub Division which projected a number of demands like grant of UT status to Ladakh, grant of district status to Zanskar, delimitation of Zanskar Legislative Assembly Constituency, inclusion of Bhoti language in the 8th schedule of the Constitution, early completion of Nimoo Padum Darcha Road, construction of no frill airport at Zanskar, construction of separate division under PWD Circle Kargil for effective execution of works on NH 301, inclusion of Darcha Padum Kargil Road as an alternate route for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, development of tourism infrastructure under PMDP, up gradation of health facilities, development of education sector besides restoration of IAF chopper service for evacuation of serious patients.
During the course of meetings a delegation from the border areas of Kaksar, Badgam, Karkitchu, Latoo and Hardass projected their demands like the provision of ALC certificate to the residents of these areas, allotment of land vacated by Indian Army to the local residents besides special quota to the youth of the area in belt forces.
Delegations from the Bar Association Kargil, Youth Action Committee besides representatives and members of other social, religious and cultural organizations also met the interlocutor and projected their demands.
CEC
stresses upon youth to take benefit
of incentives, soft loans in tourism sector
Kargil March 11, 2018:- Chairman and Chief Executive
Councilor Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan today called upon the unemployed youth to
come forward and take benefit of the Government incentives and soft loans
available in the tourism sector so that they are able to earn their livelihood
in the best possible manner. The CEC stated this while addressing the
participants of the two days orientation cum awareness programme for the youth
on prospects in tourism sector which concluded at Conference Hall Baroo here today.
Deputy Commissioner Haji Gulzar Hussain, Senior
Superintendent of Police Tsering Gylapo, Assistant Director Tourism Aga Syed
Toha, Member All Kargil Travel Trade Association (AKTTA) Haji Muhammad Parvez
Bagh, several officers of the administration and other participants were also
present on the occasion.
Kacho said that the major object behind organizing an
awareness programme of this nature was to spread awareness among the local
unemployed youth about the training programmes available in the tourism sector
so that they are in a position to acquire jobs and start their business
ventures in the sector which has immense potential and bright prospects in
Kargil in the times to come.
The CEC said that the Council is keen to give fillip to
tourism sector in the district and several concrete measures like the
development of new potential sites, strengthening of infrastructure, national
level publicity campaigns, provision of incentives and soft loans and other key
measures are underway. The CEC said that these efforts have borne fruits with
the enhancement of top class accommodation facilities to the tourists at hotels
and camping sites besides the mushrooming of hotels and guest houses in the
district over the past several years now.
Meanwhile members of AKTTA and participants highlighted
issues like opening up of a Food Craft Institute at Kargil, introduction of
diploma and certificate courses in tourism and hotel management at ITI and
Polytechnic Kargil, sponsorship to local unemployed youth for skilled training
in tourism management and training programmes to the members of Taxi Operators
Union.
Pertinently the two days orientation cum awareness
programme was organized by Tourism Department Kargil under the aegis of LAHDC,
Kargil wherein the resource persons from the Food Craft Institute Leh imparted
awareness to around 150 participants between 18 to 35 years of age on various
trades of hotel management like Food Production, Food and Beverage Service,
Housekeeping Operation and Front Office Operation etc.
Kacho
reviews pace of work on key projects, stresses for timely completion, strict
adherence to quality parameters
Kargil March 9, 2018:- Chairman and Chief Executive
Councillor Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan today reviewed the pace of work on
various key projects in the district. During the meeting threadbare discussion
was held on the physical and financial status of the execution of projects
under AMRUT, 200 bedded hospital at Kurbathang, Council Secretariat,
construction of Girls Hostel at Jammu and other related projects. Land
compensation cases, current status of power supply from Chutuk Hydel Project,
introduction of Arabic and Purgi languages in schools besides several other
issues also came up for discussion.
Executive Councillor for Education Advocate Muhammad Amir,
Executive Councillor for Health Muhammad Hussain , Executive Councillor for
Zanskar Affairs Tenzin Sonam, Deputy Commissioner Haji Gulzar Hussain,
Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, Chief Engineer NHPC Kargil,
Superintending Engineer PWD Kargil besides other concerned officers were
present in the meeting.
It was given out in the meeting that development of 3 parks
at Baroo, Shair Bagh and Bemathang is in the full swing at a cost of 2 crore 90
lacs while as projects worth Rs 37
crores including septage management and procurement of machines for Kargil
town, up gradation/ laying of distribution network for water supply scheme
Kargil Town and laying of raw water main and construction of reservoir, rapid
sand filtration plant for Kargil town Phase 1st and Lift Scheme Kargil Town are also
underway which are expected to be completed in near future.
While
reviewing the status of power generation form Chutak Hydel Project, the CEC directed
the concerned to constitute a committee headed by the Executive Councillor
Power to ascertain the factual position of power generation from the project.
He also directed the officers of NHPC
and PDD to work in tandem and close coordination to ensure that the people get satisfactory power supply.
The
CEC also directed the Chief Engineer NHPC
to furnish the factual details/ technical data of
power generation from Chutak Project during winter months so that
the Hill council
can take up the
matter with regard to the operationalization of
all 4 turbines
of the project besides
to project for funding
from the State Government to
operate the 4 MW
DG Set at Kurbathang for
backup during winter months when
the water discharge level in Suru river
is quite low. He was
further
directed to complete
the restoration works
of the 4 irrigation khuls
around the project under CSR by
21st March 2018
besides to kick
start the works
under the 2nd phase
in consultation with
I&FC Department Kargil.
Underlining the
importance of the
200 bedded hospital
at Kurbathang, the CEC impressed
upon the concerned officers to start the work on
the project in
due course of
time out of the
already released funds to the
tune of 2 crore 90 lacs. While
reviewing the status of the pace of ongoing
works at the
Council Secretariat Kargil, Kacho directed the Executive Engineer concerned
to complete all
the remaining works
like the construction of leakage proof flat
roofing and other
related construction works
well within the stipulated period of time.
While enquiring about the status of the
introduction of Arabic and Purgi language
in Government schools of the
district, the CEC directed the
concerned officers to take
immediate necessary steps
in this regard soon after
the opening of
schools.
It was
decided in the meeting that
no officer serving in the
district shall leave
on deputation or
any sort of
official assignment outside
the district without
the prior consent
of the DC and
CEC, LAHDC Kargil.
Meanwhile
the CEC impressed upon the executing agencies to ensure the completion of these
projects well within the stipulated time period while
taking due care of
the quality and quantity of
materials used in the construction
work.
It
was decided to allocate an amount of Rs.
6.40 lacs for registration of procured
land for construction of the hostel
building for girls at Jammu while as directions were also passed to the SE
PWD Kargil to send
a technical team
to assess the much needed
construction of protection bund
along Suru river
at Adul Gund.
The CEC
directed the concerned officers to
take concrete steps
to settle the
land compensation cases
with regard to various
schemes so as
to remove the
bottlenecks in their
execution . It was decided to reflect the land compensation cases under
centrally sponsored and
other schemes in the annual capex budget 2018-19.
Meanwhile
Kacho also directed the Project Director
KREDA to take
immediate necessary steps for the
shifting of solar
power plant dedicated
for DIET Kargil
from the existing location
near Degree College
Kargil to the
newly shifted DIET
building at Chutak.
DIET Will Get One Crore For Development of basic Infrastructure Secretary Education
VOL/Desk// The government would release Rs. 1 crore to each District Institute of Education and Trainings (DIET) to strengthen their basic infrastructure and make them fully functional in the state. This was revealed by Secretary Education Farooq Ahmad Shah.The Secretary said this while addressing a meeting through video conference held in Civil Secretariat, Jammu with all the Chief Education Officers and nominated Head of the Institutions of Kashmir Division.
He directed all the Chief Education Officers of Kashmir Division to keep three days for the inspection of the schools and maintain close contact with all the Heads of the Institutions.
Director, School Education, Kashmir Dr GN Itoo along with other officers and the Heads of Institutions of schools of Srinagar briefed the Secretary about the overall education scenario of the Valley. The Director assured that biometric attendance system would be installed in all the Higher Secondary Schools of the Kashmir Division at the earliest.
The Secretary also reviewed the functioning of Education Department in Leh and Kargil and other far-flung areas like Keran, Machil, Tangdhar, Wadwan, Dachan, Paddar, Gurez, Tulail and other areas. He directed concerned CEOs to take necessary steps to provide all the educational facilities in these areas by taking the help of the civil administration.
He further said that strict action would be initiated against the teachers found working in private tuition centers during working hours. He directed all the concerned officers to expedite the process of disposing off pending SRO-43 cases. There should be no negligence in payment of salaries to the teachers, he added. The Secretary also reviewed the construction works going on under RMSA, SSA and other schemes. He directed Chief Education Officer, Kulgam to personally monitor the construction works of schools in the district.
BJP loses all 3 Lok Sabha seats
VOL/ Desk//: In a stunning blow to the BJP ahead of the 2019 general elections, the party on Wednesday lost bypolls to all three Lok Sabha seats it contested, including its bastion Gorakhpur, and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh, besides Araria in Bihar.
The shocker for the BJP came days after its surprise win in three northeastern states, including Tripura, where it scripted history, demolishing the Left citadel of 25 years and forming its first government in the state. A consolidation of OBC, Dalit and Muslim votes powered Samajwadi Party candidates to victory in Gorakhpur, a seat represented by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for five successive terms, and Phulpur, which elected his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. BJP had won Phulpur for the first time.Both of them had won their seats by margins of over 3 lakh votes. Samajwadi Party's Pravin Nishad defeated BJP's Upendra Dutt Shukla by 21,961 votes in Gorakhpur, the seat which was with the party since 1989, while Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel of SP clinched the Phulpur seat drubbing the saffron party's Kaushalendra Singh Patel by 59,460 votes.
Lalu Prasad's RJD retained the Araria Lok Sabha seat where its nominee Sarfaraz Alam beat BJP's Pradeep Kumar Singh by over 60,000 votes. It was also a set back for the JD(U)-BJP alliance, after Nitish Kumar returned to the NDA fold.In small consolation for the BJP, its candidate Rinki Rani Pandey retained the Bhabhua Assembly seat for the party, defeating her Congress rival Shambhu Singh Patel by about 14,000 votes.The RJD retained the Jehanabad Assembly seat, with its nominee Suday Yadav defeating his JD(U) rival Abhiram Sharma by more than 30,000 votes. The victory was attributed to the consolidation of OBC and Muslim voters in favour of the Grand alliance after the two major parties--JD(U) and RJD came together.
The by poll victories may now inspire the secular parties to forge a broad alliance of anti-BJP forces at the national level before the general elections of 2019. Leaders of 20 opposition parties, including the SP and BSP, had congregated at UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi's residence yesterday to explore such a possibility.
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