Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, chaired a meeting of the District Level Action Committee on border issues on October 28 to review security coordination, emergency preparedness and developmental works in border villages.

The meeting was attended by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kargil, Army representatives, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), and senior officers from the PWD, PHE, PDD, KDA, Rural Development, Health, Tourism and other concerned departments.

During the meeting, the DC stressed the need for effective coordination among the district administration, security agencies, the Indian Army and concerned departments to address border-related challenges.

The SSP Kargil was directed to identify area-specific security concerns, prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for an integrated security grid, and strengthen real-time intelligence sharing and coordination among security agencies and local communities.

The meeting also decided to establish a dedicated cell under the ADC Kargil to coordinate with the Indian Army and constitute a committee to prepare a comprehensive Civil Defence Plan for border areas.

Reviewing development works under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), the DC directed all concerned departments to submit pending Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by November 2, 2026. The PWD and Health Department were specifically asked to submit their pending DPRs within one week.

The meeting also emphasised livelihood generation, skill development, educational activities in government schools, construction of community bunkers and saturation of government flagship schemes in VVP villages.

All concerned departments were directed to submit village-wise reports on the saturation of government schemes.