Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, held a comprehensive interaction with Heads of Departments (HoDs) of the Khaltse Sub-Division during his visit en route to Kargil on July 25. The session focused on departmental performance and developmental challenges in the region.

Upon arrival, the LG was received with a ceremonial guard of honour by Ladakh Police, accompanied by Councillor Khaltse, Lobzang Sherab; Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk (IAS); and SSP Leh, Shruti Arora (IPS).

During the meeting, departmental HoDs briefed the LG on staffing levels and ongoing projects. A common concern highlighted was manpower shortage across various departments. Taking note, the LG instructed SDM Khaltse, Mohd Sharief, to compile a detailed report along with actionable solutions.
Councillor Sherab raised key local issues, including the long-pending BSNL mobile tower installation, urgent approval of the Draft Sports Policy, and declining agricultural activity, urging policy-level interventions. He also flagged the growing threat from stray/feral dogs, to which the LG assured appropriate action.

Later, the LG met with various delegations including monks from Lamayuru Monastery, President LBA Sham, Contractor Association Sham, Nambardars, and representatives of Youth and Women’s Associations. The delegations submitted memoranda on critical concerns such as:
•    Staff shortages across public offices
•    Installation of CCTV at key village junctions amid rising theft cases
•    Infrastructure upgrades at Govt. Degree College, Khaltse
•    Land disputes with the Army in Aryan Valley
•    Demand for irrigation canal development

The LG gave a patient hearing and reaffirmed the UT Administration’s commitment to inclusive and balanced development, assuring timely redressal of all genuine grievances.

The meeting was attended by Councillor Khaltse, senior district officials, HoDs, and community representatives from across Sham region.