Leh: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal visited Phobrang village of Durbuk Sub-Division and chaired a series of meetings pertaining to the action plan under Vibrant Village Program of Phobrang village.
Hon’ble Executive Councillor, Changthang, Hon’ble Councillor Durbuk, Block Development Chairperson (Durbuk), and Nambardar (Phobrang) submitted detailed memorandum to the Advisor.
Advisor Ladakh gave careful hearing to the concerns, issues, and grievances of the villagers of Phobrang and urged upon all the concerned departments to prepare the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) about various schemes, and developmental works of Phobrang village to be achieved under the Vibrant Village Program.
The vibrant village program’s targets are to provide comprehensive and holistic development of Changthang and improve the quality of life of people living in identified border villages and transform them into self-sufficient and prosperous communities, Dr Pawan Kotwal stated.
Further, he added that the Vibrant Village Program aims to develop sustainable eco-agribusinesses built on the concept of “One Village-One product” through community-based organizations, Cooperatives, SHGs, NGOs, etc.
“The next objective is to leverage tourism potential by promoting local heritage, culture, and traditional knowledge. As a result, this program will motivate people to stay in their native locations in border areas and retain the population in the border areas,” stated the Advisor.
Advisor Dr Kotwal advised villagers that the natural ecosystems will be safeguarded and enhanced using various conservation strategies.
During the visit, Dr Kotwal distributed Animal & Sheep equipments such as rubber cow mats, calf – puller, rubber gum boots, calf-feeding bottle, etc to the beneficiaries of Phobrang village.
Pertaining upgradation in medical facilities, Dr Kotwal directed Director Health Service to upgrade the Medical Sub Centres of Phobrang and Lukung to New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) under the Ayushman Bharat scheme and sanction a New Medical Sub Centre at Upper Phobrang.
On the way to Phobrang village, Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal inspected the under-construction site of The newly built 30 bedded New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC), Tangtse, Medical Sub-Centre, Lower Phobrang and Pangong Craft Centre (Pashmina), Phobrang. Dr Kotwal appreciated the efforts of medical staff of NTPHC, Tangtse and Medical Sub Centre, Lower Phobrang for their sincerity during emergencies and lauded the craftswomen of the Pangong Craft Centre for their work. After reviewing various similar projects, Dr Pawan Kotwal lauded the progress achieved in the sub-division and instructed to continue the same pace of projects.
Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Leh; Chief Conservator of Forest, Ladakh; Director, Rural Development Department, Ladakh; Director Tourism, Ladakh; Director Health Services, Ladakh; Director Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Laddish; Hon’ble Executive Councillor, Changthang, Hon’ble Councillor Durbuk, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Tehsildar, head of the departments and concerned officers were present in the brainstorming session/meeting under Vibrant Village Program (VVP) of Phobrang village.
