Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan attended the Jashn-e-Nowruz celebration organised by Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (LAACL), Kargil at Hardass on March 21.

Cultural troops from Turtuk Nubra presented “Razi-Kar” and “rGyal-Kar traditional Balti dances during the event. Meanwhile, locals showcased local ethnic products and also presented cultural folk. The program is an initiative to revive the age-old tradition.

CEC said that with this event a new season has begun and agricultural activities also start with this celebration. Khan appreciated and congratulated the department for continuing the Jashn-e-Nowruz event which marks the start of spring.

Urging people to preserve their ethnic identity, he said the LAHDC Kargil is committed and is working for the revival of the ethnic identity. He also lauded the cultural group of the Turtuk and Balti Association for their contribution to making the event successful.

While responding to the requests of Hardass village Sarpanch, CEC assured to redress all the issues on priority. He also said that LAHDC Kargil is also focusing on One District One Product (ODOP) and informed that apricot is in high demand not only in India but outside the country as well.

Certificates and mementos were distributed to State Awardees, National Awardees, health NGOs, and sports persons.