Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming Losar festival in Kargil district.

The meeting focused on ensuring a smooth and vibrant celebration of Losar, emphasizing uninterrupted essential services and public facilities.
Attendees included all Executive Councillors of LAHDC Kargil, Deputy Commissioner Kargil, SDMs from Drass and Shakar Chiktan, and the in-charge SDM of Zanskar (who joined virtually). Representatives from key departments such as Animal Husbandry, Cooperatives, Tourism, PHE, Health, and Information, along with the President of the Buddhist Association, were also present.

During the meeting, the CEC directed the concerned departments to ensure uninterrupted essential services for the public during the festival. He specifically instructed PDD to extend the power supply in Zanskar by an additional two hours to accommodate festive requirements.

The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department was instructed to ensure the availability of essential rations for the public, while the Cooperative Department was directed to maintain ample stock of essential items and provide them at discount rates during the Losar festival.

Dr. Akhoon also instructed departments such as Tourism, PHE, Animal Husbandry and Health to make necessary arrangements, as per past practices, to ensure a well-coordinated and vibrant festival celebration.

Executive Councillor Er. Punchok Tashi expressed gratitude to the CEC and the district administration for their proactive approach and attention to public concerns at both the district and sub-divisional levels.