Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra visits Demchok; reviews development along Indo-China border

Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra visited India’s last village, Demchok, along the Indo-China border, where he reviewed development activities and interacted with the Army and civilians.

Kundra was on a three-day visit to the forward area where he held discussions with Army officers on making the region vibrant and generating employment, education and health services.

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The Chief Secretary also addressed a public gathering at the Community Hall, Demchok, where villagers raised various developmental issues, including the need for an ambulance service, the availability of a medical doctor, and other essential facilities. He gave a patient hearing to all the concerns and assured that the genuine demands would be taken up on priority.

He also visited the Kailash Observatory Post (OP) at Demchok to review the situation. En route, Kundra interacted with members of the Tibetan refugee community at Dungti and Koyul villages and reviewed their developmental concerns. On the way back, residents of Hanle village submitted a memorandum highlighting their issues.

He visited several villages of the Nyoma sub-division and also interacted with nomad families and Pashmina producers.

The Chief Secretary addressed a public gathering at Hemya village and interacted with people. The delegations raised various issues pertaining to their villages, including the creation of a separate sub-division, NABARD-related matters, upgradation of Primary Health Centre (PHC), construction of a youth hostel for students in Leh, and other developmental concerns.

Kundra also visited PM Shri High School, Chumathang, where he interacted with students and teachers. The Principal, Tsewang Dolma, raised concerns regarding staff shortage, hostel facilities, and other school-related issues.

Thereafter, the Chief Secretary visited the Intensive Fodder Development Farm of PGF Nyoma at Nidder, where he interacted with Pashmina artisans and addressed their concerns. He also distributed incentives such as predator-proof corrals, shearing machines, and charkhas among the beneficiaries. Self-Help Groups also requested exposure tours and additional support for livelihood activities.

The Chief Secretary also inspected PHC Nyoma, where doctors raised issues related to staff shortages, power supply, and infrastructure, and assured early resolution.

During a visit to the Tsaga village, Kundra witnessed a demonstration of Pashmina combing and listened to the issues and concerns raised by the public, which included the development of agricultural and pasture land.