Kargil, June 28: Several key issues pertaining to Kargil such as representation of Kargil in SIDCO, equal employment opportunities for candidates in contractual positions, extension of e-bus service to Minjee, provision of e-buses and establishment of a charging station at Zanskar, hospital bus access to the main bazaar in Kargil, shortage of drivers in departments and permits for taxi drivers across UT Ladakh, expediting BSNL, Airtel and Jio Network saturation across Ladakh took the centre stage as Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon held a meeting with Amit Sharma, Secretary of Transport, Rural Development, and IT, UT Ladakh at Council Secretariat Kargil on Friday.
Dr Jaffer also demanded compensation under disaster management for drought situations in Soth, Poyen, and Hunderman, and the establishment of a fire station at the subdivision level.
He inquired about new works under SDP and state sector to which the Secretary instructed that new works should be submitted in consultation with the concerned Councillors within one week.
The Secretary highlighted the rapid digitalization of Ladakh, mentioning that 193 Gram Panchayats are now connected with video conferencing. He informed that by the end of July, all Block Development Offices will be electrified, and that Common Service Centers (CSCs) are providing all necessary facilities to the last mile. He also assured to redress all small matters in a short span of time and instructed the concerned departments for necessary action.
During the meeting, Director of Rural Development Department (RDD), UT Ladakh, Syed Sajjad Qadri presented a presentation on the achievements of various schemes, including NREGA, PMAY, NRLM, IWMP, and Swachh Bharat Mission. The CEC and attendees appreciated the work done under these schemes.
The meeting concluded with a thorough discussion on issues faced by the Rural Development Department, including the BDO post in the district, DPC at the division level, engagement of mali-cum-chokidars, and human resources in NRLM.
Later, Dr. Jaffer thanked Secretary Amit Sharma for his visit and expressed hope for future visits and urged BDOs to work with integrity and sincerity.
Executive Councillor, Revenue; Executive Councillor, Information; Deputy Commissioner, Kargil; DPO, Kargil; DIO, NIC, Kargil; Traffic Manager SIDCO; Inspector ARTO; BDO, Kargil, BDO, Pashkum; BDO, Barsoo; BDO, Bhimbhat; BDO, Tai Suru; AEs beside others attended the meeting.
Previously on Thursday, Akhoon had met Amit to discuss the attribution & compensation cases related to Kargil-Zanskar National Highway.
The Secretary, who is the Arbitrator for NHIDCL acquisition, was briefed on various issues concerning compensation, residential impacts, damage compensation and other related matters.
During the meeting, the Secretary emphasised his commitment to address the concerns of the people, stating that priority will be given to people and their issues.
He instructed the Deputy Commissioner Kargil to conduct another meeting and provide him with factual reports on the matters discussed. The Secretary also suggested that NHIDCL thoroughly study all the issues raised by the Councillors.
An applicant present at the meeting shared his concerns about compensation. The Secretary assured him and other attendees that, as an attributor, he would extend all possible support within the framework of the rules, ensuring that justice is served in each case. He pledged to thoroughly study the relevant rules and verify all documents.
The meeting was attended by the Executive Councillor (Revenue); Executive Councillor (Information); Deputy Commissioner (Kargil); Additional Deputy Commissioner (Kargil); Councillors from LAHDC Kargil representing Town, Baroo-Minjee, Saliskote, and Lankerchey, as well as XEN (R&B), DFO (Kargil), Consultant DC (NHIDCL), GM (NHIDCL), IT Manager, Public Law Officer, and other concerned officials.
