To discuss the non-availability of onion in Leh market, Gyal P Wangyal, CEC, Hill Council, Leh called a meeting of Dr. Zaida Bano, ADC Leh; Sherap Gyalson, AD FCS&CA, Leh and concerned officials at Council Secretariat on November 20.

CEC Wangyal directed them to ensure availability of onion in the market within the next two days by fixing a reasonable rate. He directed officers to ensure strict monitoring and checking of the markets during the winter season to avoid any inconvenience to the people. 

Wangyal also directed ADC Leh to convene a meeting of Animal Husbandry and Cooperative departments to review their plans in providing essential commodities in winter months. 

Regarding providing of festival ration quota especially sugar and kerosene oil during Losar and Eid festivals, he directed ADC, Leh and AD FCS&CA, Leh to prepare a proposal and move the file through Commissioner Secretary to LG Ladakh at the earliest.