CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, met with Air Commodore Sanjay Prabhu VSM, AOC 21 Wing AFS Leh, and Group Captain Ajay Kumar, C Adm O 21 Wing AFS Leh on February 19.

The meeting was also attended by Councillor Tiger Rigzen Lundup, Tehsildar Leh Attaullah Khan, and L.P. Namgyal, President of LBA Nubra.
CEC Tashi Gyalson officially welcomed the new AOC, recognizing the Air Force Station’s crucial role in enhancing connectivity and supporting Ladakh’s development.

In the meeting, the officials discussed a range of important issues aimed at improving the region’s infrastructure and services, including challenges surrounding air connectivity, organizing more medical camps in remote areas, and exploring options to increase the frequency of civil flights to boost tourism, including late evening flight operations. They also addressed other matters related to ongoing initiatives and concerns for regional development.

A major highlight of the meeting was the discussion on making civil airlines operational at Thoise Airport, Nubra. The AOC assured that, following Air Force protocols, all necessary support would be extended, with no objections to the initiative. This marks a significant step toward improving air connectivity for the region.

CEC Tashi Gyalson also expressed the Council’s intent to convene a follow-up meeting with the Indian Air Force and the Airport Authority of India to plan for the early commencement of civil flights in Nubra.

He further acknowledged the Indian Air Force’s vital contributions to Ladakh’s development and reaffirmed LAHDC Leh’s continued support for strengthening infrastructure and services in the region.