Lieutenant Governor, RK Mathur laid the foundation stone of the Ladakh Bhawan- Kargil Wing on July 3 in presence of Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan.

Ladakh Bhawan (Kargil Wing), which has been a long pending demand of the general public of Kargil is proposed as a residential complex for the people of Kargil who have to visit the national capital. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) is entrusted with completing the said project in 18-20 months and a cost of Rs 14.32 crores will be incurred on the project. The complex shall be a four-storied building on the G+3 pattern with an underground parking space, two VIP Suites, twenty-four rooms, two dormitories, Kitchen, Conference Hall, etc. Additional common parking spaces and public parks with recreation for children are also available in the vicinity.

LG Mathur congratulated the people of Kargil and LAHDC Kargil. He instructed the CPWD authorities to ensure the timely completion of the project and assured them that the UT Administration will not let funds hamper the construction.

CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Feroz Khan extended gratitude to the UT Administration led by LG Mathur for including the said project under the Special Development Package. He hoped that the building would be completed within the stipulated time frame and the general public of Kargil who visit the national capital for treatment, short business trips, onward journeys for pilgrimages, etc. would benefit from the facility.

CEC Khan said the UT Administration has fast-tracked the process of according administrative approval for the said project and has already released Rs 4 crores to the executing agency for execution of work.

Earlier, the CPWD authorities briefed the guests about the architectural design and the facilities to be provided.

The building is located at a fifteen-minute walk from the nearby Metro station and the Delhi Airport is also nearby which would prove extremely beneficial for pilgrims, students, and other visitors from Kargil.