Gyal P. Wangyal, CEC and Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, MP Ladakh met Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) GoI on August 23 in New Delhi. Briefing about the rich and unique cultural heritage and tourism potential of Ladakh, they raised issues and challenges in culture and tourism of Ladakh. On inviting the Prahlad Singh Patel to Leh, he scheduled to visit the region in the first week of September. The minister will take first-hand review of the issues related to culture and tourism with all the stakeholders of Ladakh in Leh. Gyal P. Wangyal also met I.K Pandey, Director General (RD) & Special Secretary Ministry of Road Transport & Highways GoI and B.K Sinha, Chief Engineer Ministry of Road Transport & Highways GoI at New Delhi. Gyal P Wangyal requested both the ministry to release pending CRF funds for Leh district. Director-General and Chief Engineer assured to release the pending funds within 20 days.