Advisor, Dr. Pawan Kotwal toured various villages of Zanskar and Kargil and assessed the developmental works on November 5.

During the tour, he was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, ACR Kargil, SE PHE&I&FC Kargil, SE PWD Kargil, ACD Kargil and other concerned officers and officials.

The advisor visited the Sani monastery where the religious heads presented a memorandum of demands. The Advisor assured to follow up the projected demands.

He told the concerned officers that the manuscripts should be protected and also stressed to protect the monastery heritage as it will boost the tourism industry in the region.

The advisor visited Manda Zanskar and inspected the JJM works. He also visited the Health and Wellness Centre at village Abran, Zanskar.  He inspected the feasible location for the tower of the transmission line at Pansila and other different locations. The advisor also inspected the construction of the NH301 road and took an assessment of the project.

During his visit, he also inspected the under-construction Canal at Parkachik Kargil and directed the concerned to complete the pending works at the earliest.

The advisor inspected the hydropower project at Taisuru. People demanded land compensation, which came under the road widening for which the advisor directed the Revenue Department to look into the matter and solve the issue as soon as possible.

Later, the Advisor chaired a meeting with the PDD, Revenue, and RECPDCL, MOP, and discussed the issues regarding the project of a transmission line.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, ACR Kargil, Manager RECPDCL, MOP, and other concerned officers.

During the meeting, the advisor stressed upon the officers to prioritize the interest of the people. He directed the concerned to divert the transmission line where possible so that the property and land of the people could be saved.