Lieutenant Governor Brigadier [Dr] BD Mishra [Retd] and First Lady Neelam Mishra visited Nubra Valley on September 25.

Upon arriving at the 54 RCC Headquarters, the Lt. Governor was honored with a guard of honor by the 2nd Ladakh Scout. His visit culminated in a reception at the Mini Stadium in Diskit, attended by community representatives, religious leaders, villagers, and students from the Nubra Sub-Division.

Notable attendees included Deputy CEC of LAHDC-Leh Tsering Angchok, Deputy Commissioner Leh Santosh Sukhadave (IAS), SSP Leh Shruti Arora (IPS), Executive Councillor LAHDC-Leh Gulam Mehdi, Councillor Hundar Kunzang Lotus, Councillor Panamik Tsering Sandup, Councillor Sumoor Rigzen Lundup, Nambardars of the Nubra Sub-Division, and other officials.

Tsering Norboo, President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association's Nubra wing, expressed gratitude to the Lt. Governor and First Lady for their presence and highlighted the significance of the recent conferment of District Status to the Nubra Sub-Division.

Deputy CEC Tsering Angchok and Executive Councillor Ghulam Mehdi shared their appreciation for the new district status, acknowledging the contributions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Lt. Governor Brig [Dr] BD Mishra, and other officials, including CEC Leh Advocate Tashi Gyaltson and ex-Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal.

The Lt. Governor congratulated the people of Nubra on this pivotal achievement, noting that the proposal for five new districts in Ladakh was a strategic decision aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency in remote areas. He announced the formation of a committee for boundary demarcation, with a report expected within 90 days.

Emphasizing the importance of tourism and infrastructure development in the region, the Lt. Governor assured that all files related to these initiatives are actively progressing. He reiterated his commitment to a corruption-free, delay-free Ladakh, focusing on advancements in health, education, and law enforcement.

The Lt. Governor revealed the approval of approximately ₹400 crore in projects aimed at ensuring a water supply for Leh and Kargil towns for the next 30 years, alongside the establishment of Water Treatment Plants in both towns to provide clean drinking water.

He announced the completion of recruitment rules for gazetted posts by October 3, which will be submitted to the UPSC, thereby creating more employment opportunities in the region. Additionally, he spoke about the implementation of the ‘Lakpati DiDi Scheme,’ a vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Finally, the Lt. Governor committed to addressing the wildlife area demarcation issue once proposals are submitted by the Hill Councils of Leh, which, despite repeated requests, have not yet been submitted.