Advisor, Dr. Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting of all Commissioner Secretaries and Administrative Secretaries reviewed the implementation of various ongoing works, and initiated expedited service recruitment rules at the Civil Secretariat, Leh on September 11.

At the outset, Dr. Pawan Kotwal emphasized the importance of submitting the Gazetted Recruitment Rules for each department by September 15, 2023.

Additionally, they instructed that the Service Recruitment Rules should be uploaded to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) website for concurrence in a clear timeline and procedure for the submission and approval of recruitment rules.

During the review, the advisor assessed the expenditures of different departments and advised the Secretaries to maintain regular monitoring of these expenditures. He stressed the importance of staying updated on the progress of expenditure, addressing any obstacles or issues that may arise, and ensuring the seamless execution of various development projects.

Director of the Finance Department, UT Ladakh Dr. Safdar Ali mentioned that his department is specifically reviewing expenditure meetings with the heads of various departments to ensure effective financial management and accountability within UT Ladakh.