A delegation of Councillors from Changthang, led by Executive Councillor LAHDC Leh, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee, met with the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lt. Governor’s Secretariat on March 13 to discuss the urgent challenges faced by the region’s livestock due to recent heavy snowfall.
Tashi Namgyal Yakzee apprised the Lt. Governor of the severe impact of the snowfall, which has led to significant livestock losses. He urged immediate approval for the procurement of 12 tonnes of barley as emergency relief, stressing that the available feed and fodder stocks had already been depleted.

In response, the Lt. Governor directed the Director of Sheep Husbandry to visit the affected areas alongside Tashi Namgyal Yakzee for a comprehensive assessment. Based on the findings, an actionable plan will be developed to address the crisis. He assured the delegation that prompt measures would be taken to support the livestock-dependent communities in Changthang.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS; Director of Sheep Husbandry, Dr. Iftikar; Councillor Nyoma, Ishey Spalzang; and Councillor Korzok, Skarma Namdak.