The meeting organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in Leh focused on preservation and promotion of Ladakh’s unique livestock and animal genetic resources.
The army on Monday observed Vijay Diwas across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to commemorate the supreme sacrifice made by gallant soldiers and defeat of Pakistan in 13 days to end the war on 16 December, 1971.
Justice Bhat, who is a former judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh, called on the Lt. Governor and submitted the report to him.
The Chamathang hot spring in Ladakh is being developed as an attractive eco-tourism destination, said the Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal on Saturday.
Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal Khattar has said that work is underway on a 13-gigawatt solar power plant in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
It is worth mentioning that Chadar Trek is held annually during the harsh winter in Leh district of Ladakh when the Zanskar river freezes.
The delegation conveyed its heartfelt gratitude to PM Modi for rapid development of the mountainous region ever since it was accorded the UT status in October 2019.
Suspense on conducting the trek due to unstable ice formation on the route was cleared on Friday after Leh Deputy Commissioner Santosh Sukhadeve gave his nod on Friday.
The Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army has already organised an inter-village ice hockey competition on the frozen Pangong at a height of 14,270 ft.
"Additionally, 181.71 crore has been allocated for 8 bridges under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Scheme for the fiscal year 2023-24,’’ Gadkari wrote on ’ X ‘ on Friday.
