CEC, Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan reviewed the arrangements for Incredible India Kargil International Marathon and Kargil Ladakh Tourism Festival with the concerned officers on July 6 at Conference Hall Baroo.

CEC reviewed and discussed all the arrangements for the Incredible India Kargil International Marathon scheduled on July 24 and Kargil Ladakh Tourism Festival scheduled on July 23 and 24.

Regarding Incredible India Kargil International Marathon, the discussion was held on transportation facilities for runners for sightseeing, installation of stage and arrangements for providing furniture and furnishing, public announcement, drinking water facility and snacks, medical facilities, the permission of doe stoppage of traffic movements and security arrangements.

It was informed that the registration for local runners for the marathon will be available in offline mode and only physically fit candidates will be allowed to apply. CEC directed the concerned officers to make arrangements for the stay of runners coming from outside and make arrangements for their transportation. Also, directed the health department to ensure first aid for the runners across all spots and to ensure ambulances in case of any emergency.

Regional Director Tourism, North-East Region Govt. of India informed the meeting that they have made all the arrangements and have done 150 registrations so far. He added that the participants in this year’s marathon include celebrity runners.

AD Tourism informed the meeting that the marathon will be held in three different categories including 21 kilometers, 10 kilometers, and 5 kilometers and will start and ends at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium.

Regarding Kargil Ladakh Tourism Festival, all the arrangements including reservation of venue Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, installation of the exhibition and food stalls, uninterrupted power supply at the venue, veterinary care for Polo Horses, sanitation at the venue, drinking water facility, medical facilities, security arrangements, boarding and lodging of VIPs, media persons, artists, players and arrangements for furniture were discussed.

CEC said that private players in Kargil have played a pivotal role in the promotion of Kargil Tourism adding that efforts should be made to the promotion of tourism in the district.

CEC Khan said promoting tourism is a coordinated effort of all the departments and LAHDC Kargil is committed to promoting tourism to create employment opportunities for local youth.

A committee of officers was also constituted which would be headed by ACD Kargil and will look after all the arrangements for both the events.