Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, distributed land from the Igoo-Phey Command Area to residents of Spituk, Palam, and Pharka villages on August 20. The land was allocated through a lottery system aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of local communities and promoting sustainable development.

Tashi Gyalson congratulated the villagers on receiving the command area land. He acknowledged the perseverance of the Gobas, Councillor, revenue officers, villagers, and other key stakeholders whose tireless efforts led to the successful land allocation. He encouraged the villagers to appreciate the long-term objectives behind the land grant and to utilize it fully for their community's growth and prosperity.

He also mentioned that the Council is exploring the possibility of lifting water from the Indus River and pumping it into the Igoo-Phey Canal to address water shortages.

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, also extended his congratulations to the residents, noting the long-awaited fulfillment of the Command Area land allotment. He provided insights into the historical significance of the J&K Command Area Act, highlighting its purpose of converting barren land into productive agricultural land. He emphasized that using this land for sustainable agriculture would benefit not only the local communities but also the entire Union Territory of Ladakh.

Nambardar of Spituk, Lobzang Larjay, described the day as a monumental moment for the three villages. "This land has been a dream for every villager, and today, that dream has finally been realized," he said. He also underscored the importance of the Igoo-Phey Act, which mandates that villagers cultivate and preserve the allotted land for future generations.

The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner/CEO Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve; ACR Shabir Hussain; Councillor of Phyang Constituency, Tundup Nurbu; Tehsildar Leh, Dorjay Gyalson; Nambardar Spituk, Lobzang Larjay; Girdawars; Patwaris; and villagers from Spituk, Palam, and Pharka.