KARGIL: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh concluded his 5-day-long visit to the Kargil district, where reached out to public to take stock of developmental issues and the problems they face in their day-to-day life.
Mishra visited the Pashmina Goat Farm at Khangral in Shakar-Chiktan block on the last day of his tour to Kargil and inquired about the mortality rate of kids of pashmina goats, the difference in the quality of pashmina wool of the goats reared in Changthang and government-run farms, the pashmina wool provided by each goat, the fodder provided to the goats and the availability of medical facilities for the pashmina goats, etc.
In-charge Director, Animal Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh, Dr Mohammad Iqbal briefed LG that there was zero mortality of kids of pashmina goats this year. He also informed that the quality of pashmina wool produced by pashmina goats in Changthang is better than that at the government-run farms due to the cold climatic conditions in which the pashmina goats in Changthang live.
Informing that the cold climate is better to ensure good quality pashmina wool, he said that the quality of pashmina wool of pashmina goats at government-run farms is better as they are kept in the open.
Dr Iqbal informed that the goats are sold to farmers at a meagre rate after they achieve the age of seven years. He also informed that bucks yield around 400 grams of pashmina. He further informed about the availability of paramedic staff and doctors for the treatment of pashmina goats, the fodder provided to them and the efforts being made to bring more areas under green cover through the sprinkling irrigation system to ensure more fodder for the goats.
The LG appreciated the efforts made by the Department for the development of pashmina goats and informed about the plans to promote pashmina as an indigenous product of Ladakh to improve livelihood opportunities of rearers and the people engaged in the pashmina wool industry.
Earlier, the LG interacted with students of the Government Senior Secondary School at Shargole. He advised the students to focus on their studies, participate in extra-curricular activities and inculcate a sense of nationalism for their development as well as society and the nation.
The previous day, the LG and First Lady Neelam Mishra visited Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil where he inaugurated the College’s Girls Hostel and Beauty Skill Centre in the presence of the Chairman of LAHDC Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan and Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Padma Angmo.
He also released the multilingual college magazine, ‘Kaliman’ and the annual Ladakhi traditional design calendar bearing G20/Y20 theme on the occasion.
Commending the enrolment of around 70 per cent of girls’ students at GDC Kargil, THE LG complimented the College faculty and other staff for providing quality education to students. Advising students to focus on their academic and personality development, inculcate a sense of nationalism and learn to render service to society, he stated that the students must make themselves worthy of the degree/certificates provided by the educational institutions after they pass out. He emphasised the need to follow the stages of academics- read, analyse and then reach a conclusion; ensure they dabble in personality development activities, particularly extra-curricular activities so that they can develop compassion and traits of generosity.
The LG stated that the people of India are secure and happy because of the sacrifices and selfless services of the Army jawans at the borders. He asked students to develop a sense of nationalism and prepare themselves to work for the development of the country, whenever the need arises. He advised students to put others before themselves and do something for others in their best capacities.
Appreciating the apex leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for coming up with various initiatives for the development of the country and the youth, the LG highlighted the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 conceptualised by the Central Govt which focuses on the actual requirements and future prospects of students. He assured to provide all possible support for the development and promotion of education at all levels.
The LG visited the Ladakhi Arts and Design Skill Centre at college and interacted with students who showcased their knitting, embroidery and tailoring skills using recycled materials and colourful motifs. He distributed diplomas to students of Skill Centre who completed the one-year diploma course in Ladakhi Craft under the Design Innovation project of the Union Minister of Education and also among students of Ladakhi Craft and Design Skill Centre who completed the one-year diploma course in Ladakh under the Design Innovation Project of the Union Ministry of Education. He also felicitated NCC/NSS cadets for their selection and participation in the National Republic Day Parade 2023 in New Delhi and also students and teacher squads of the college for winning the Vande Bharat competition and for participating at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on the eve of Republic Day 2023.
Principal, GDC Kargil, Dr Amina Qari welcomed the guests and highlighted the achievements of the college which was established in 1995.
Students of GDC Kargil showcased cultural dance performances on the occasion.
Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Santosh Sukhdeve; SSP Kargil, Anayat Ali Chaudhary; Additional Secretary, Higher Education, Imtiaz Kacho; faculty and students of GDC Kargil were present during the event.
