Leh, May 01: Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur was today called upon by Member Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and Chief Executive Councilor LADHC Leh Tashi Gyalson at Raj Niwas and sought the Hon’ble LG’s intervention in various issues including those arising due to the pandemic.
During the course of the meeting, progress of vaccination drive was discussed. LG Mathur informed that Ladakh is amongst the best performing States/UTs in terms of vaccination. On 1ST May, all employees dealing with the public have been included among frontline workers and their vaccination has been started. For covering other new categories, the administration is in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI, stated LG Mathur.
Highlighting the losses incurred by the tourism sector of Ladakh in wake of the ongoing pandemic since last year, MP Namgyal requested LG Mathur to consider relief for the sector, including exemption of renewal fee for guest houses, travel agencies, and permit for commercial taxis.
They also requested LG Mathur for expediting the wildlife clearances for developmental projects across Ladakh. LG Mathur stated that the proposals submitted shall be considered during the upcoming Wildlife Board meeting.
MP Namgyal and CEC Gyalson also discussed promotion of employees in various departments and the possibility of adding revenue sources for LAHDC, Leh.
