LEH, MAY 05: The
Minister for Cooperatives and Ladakh Affairs, Chhering Dorje, along with the
Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC, Leh, Dr. Sonam Dawa, Friday visited
Fobrang, Yurgo, Maan, Merak and Spangmik villages of Leh to review the status
of removal of encroachments along the Pangong Lake passing through these
villages.
Dorjay met various public delegations
who called on him during the visit and sought their cooperation in finding an
amicable resolution to the issue in the wake of GoI declaration of the Lake as
a Cold Desert Sanctuary and the High Court directions calling for removal of
all structures alongside the Lake.
During his
interactions with the concerned, the Minister reiterated that a comprehensive
proposal has been formulated for allotment of land to the affected for
establishing their businesses at a new location. He said the proposal is in
keeping with ensuring sustainable tourism in the area.
Dorje
emphasized the importance of the Lake for the district and urged them to follow
the related Supreme Court regulations and shift their business establishments
to the new location.
The
Minister assured the locals of full support of the government for upgradation
of roads and opening of new tourist destinations and trekking routes in the
area.
Speaking
on the occasion, the CEC clarified that LAHDC has formulated such a land
distribution plan which ensures equal commercial benefits to all of the
concerned groups.
To boost
tourism in the area, he said the Martsemik Camping Resort, with potential for
becoming a major tourist attraction, will be opened in due course. He also said
that the Union Home Ministry has agreed to open the Chushul-Tsaga-la-Larikarpo
Demjok-Hanley Road for tourists to the district, adding the road will provide
an added avenue for further promotion of tourism in the area in future.
EC
Tourism, Councilor Tangtse, Councilor Chushul, Conservator of Forests, SDM
Durbuk and AD Tourism also accompanied the Minister during the visit.
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