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New Delhi : A delegation lead by the Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC Leh Tashi Gyalson and BJP Member of Parliament (MP) Jamyang Tsering Namgyal called on the Union Minister of State (I/C) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, here on November 12, 2020.
Dr Singh congratulated them for the BJP’s victory in the LAHDC elections which was made possible and successful under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said these elections assumed special significance since this was the very first electoral exercise after Ladakh became a Union Territory, according to a PIB release.
Addressing the delegation, Dr Singh said that PM Narendra Modi has given highest priority to the demands of Ladakh and other peripheral regions. He said it was for the first time under Modi government that Ladakh had been granted a University, a Medical College and an Engineering College. The Minister said that this government has fulfilled its all commitment for the region.
Dr Singh informed that Ministry of Science and Technology and Ladakh administration have identified a land for building a regional centre of CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) in the region
Speaking about the connectivity issue of the region, Dr Singh said that with opening of Atal Tunnel (also known as Rohtang Tunnel) and the under construction Zoji La Tunnel, the all weather connectivity with this peripheral region will give big economic and security boost to the region. And this became a reality only under the able leadership of PM Modi, he said.
Discussing about the various projects, Dr Singh said that a mega project on solar technology plant is being established in the region which will make it capable of providing enough electricity and energy to the people. The Minister also mentioned about the preparation of the policy and action plan for “Carbon Neutral” Ladakh as announced by PM Modi.
The Union Minister also referred to the Rs 50 crore special development package for Ladakh and said this was for the first time that any Central government had been so liberal in funding the various projects for the region.
The delegation briefed the Union Minister about the current scenario following the LAHDC elections and also apprised him of the progress of various Centrally funded projects. The Chairman, LAHDC, Leh, thanked Dr Singh for his continuous support and for his day to day coordination in taking up various Ladakh related matters with different Ministries at the Centre.