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Full dress rehearsals of Republic Day 2020 in Kargil


Kargil, Jan 24 :  The full dress rehearsal of Republic Day Celebrations 2020 was held at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Bemathang Kargil here today.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Sonam Chosjor unfurled the national flag and took salute on the march past presented by the female and male contingents of Police, NCC, Police Band Party besides the contingents of Government and private educational institutions.

Additional SP Kargil Khalid Amin besides other officers and officials from the Civil and Police administration were present on the occasion. Later, colorful cultural programmes were also presented by the students of different schools and artists of Cultural Academy.

Meanwhile, full dress rehearsals were also held at Sub Division Drass, Shakar Chiktan, Sankoo and Zanskar.


Kargil, August 3  :   Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Baseer ul Haq Choudhary today took stock of developmental activities at Hardass and Karkitchoo villages.

The DC also interacted with public delegations and listened to their demands and grievances.

The DC while taking stock of the pace of work on the construction and up gradation of Hardass Thang, Gond Hardass and Dopi Thang roads at Hardass being constructed at a cost of Rs 694 lacs under CRF instructed officers concerned to complete the remaining work on the construction of roads within the stipulated period of time.

At New Colony Hardass Thang, Hardass Grongjuk and Hardass Thang, the villagers projected demand for repair of water supply connections, installation of hand pumps, provision of water tankers especially during winter months, repair of irrigation khuls and water reservoir tanks and other related demands.

Responding to the demands, the DC assured the locals that these would be given due consideration and steps for fulfillment would be taken up in a phased manner.

In case of certain demands, the DC gave on spot directions to the concerned officers.

The instructed the SE PWD and ACD Kargil to install hand pump at New Colony Hardass within a week’s time. He also asked the officers to carry out necessary repairs of water reservoir tanks and water supply connections immediately wherever necessary besides to look for feasibility for installation of hand pumps.

During his visit to Government High School Hardass, the DC gave on spot directions to the SE PWD to start construction work of the school as per the requirements of the school and demand of the villagers.

The DC also visited the NTPHC in the area and took stock of medicare facilities available for the people at the health institution. He directed the ACD Kargil to construct footpath for the NTPHC under MGNREGA funds. 

While underlining the need for coordinated efforts by the executing agencies and the local people in effective implementation of schemes on ground, the DC urged the villagers to show their enthusiastic involvement in the formulation of plans as well as the execution of works on ground.

Later, the DC also visited Karkitchoo village and took stock of the progress achieved on the construction of link road for Karkitchoo village from the National Highway-1.

The DC was informed that the road including steel bridge has been completed at a cost of Rs 280 lacs while as construction of approach wall is under progress. It was further informed that the road stretch from NH 1D to the steel bridge has been handed over to the PMGSY Kargil for up gradation.

The DC instructed the Executive Engineer PMGSY Kargil to carry out blacktopping of the road stretch from NH 1D to the steel bridge Karkitchoo.

District Superintending Engineer PWD Kargil Ved Prakash, Executive Engineers of PHE, PMGSY and R&B II, CMO, CEO, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer besides other concerned officers accompanied the DC during the tour.


Kargil, July 10  :   Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary today convened a Sarpanch Conference to discuss Jal Shakti Abhiyan at Drass, Kargil.

SDM Drass Pawan Kotwal, District Panchayat Officer Kargil Shabir Hussain, Executive Engineer I&FC, Executive Engineer PHE, Block Development Officers, Sarpanchs and Panchs of various Sarpanch Halqas, engineers of various divisions of the PWD and Rural Development (RD) besides field functionaries attended the conference.

Threadbare discussion was held on the five critical areas of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan which include water conservation and rain water harvesting, renovation of traditional and other water bodies, reuse, bore well recharge structures, watershed development and intensive afforestation.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the BDOs, engineers of PHE and I&FC, VLWs, Gram Rozgar Sewaks, Technical Assistants and other concerned field functionaries to conduct visits of different Gram Panchayats in order to formulate a plan of Jal Shakti Abhiyan in the district.

The DC also directed the District Panchayat Officer (DPO) to conduct Gram Sabhas in Drass Sub Division for plan formulation of Jal Shakti Abhiyan. He also urged the Sarpanchs and Panchs of various Sarpanch Halqas to ensure their participation in these Gram Sabhas in a more focused way so as to achieve the objective of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan.

Meanwhile, the DC informed that service camps under the Public Service Guarantee Act will be held in all villages of Drass Sub Division starting from July 12, 2019.


Kargil, July 06  :  Secretary Rural Development Department and Panchayat Raj, Sheetal Nanda during her five-day visit of Ladakh Division today called on the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan and the Executive Councillors at Tourist Facilitation Centre Kargil.

Executive Councillor for Rural Development Er Phunsog Tashi, Executive Councillor for Social Welfare Aga Syed Mujtaba, Executive Councillor for Works Aga Syed Abbass, , Executive Councillor for Health Muhammad Ali Chandan, Deputy Commissioner and CEO,LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary, Director Rural Development Kashmir Qazi Sarwar, Assistant Commissioner Development Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, District Panchayat Officer Shabir Hussain, Executive Engineer REW Gulzar Hussain Munshi besides other concerned officers attended the meeting.

During the course of the meeting, detailed discussion was held on the implementation of RDD schemes in the district. The need for coordination and integration between the Councillors of LAHDC and Panchayat members for effective implementation of developmental programmes and welfare schemes on ground was highlighted during the meeting. A mechanism for participation of Councillors in the Gram Sabhas was also suggested.

The CEC Kargil highlighted the issue pertaining to the shortage of BDOs in various blocks of the district and sought the intervention of the Secretary RDD in this regard.

The Secretary RDD assured the CEC that necessary steps would be taken to ensure that the shortage of BDOs is resolved by filling up of the posts on additional charge basis as an immediate measure followed by the appointment of junior scale KAS officers in due course of time.

Meanwhile, the Secretary also convened a meeting to review progress of various ongoing RDD projects in the district. 

The meeting took comprehensive stock of various schemes of the department in the district including MGNREGA, PMAY (Gramin), SBM, job cards etc.

The Secretary RDD directed fast pacing of the implementation of various departmental schemes so that the socio-economic landscape of the rural areas gets the requisite fillip.

While reviewing other schemes of the department, Nanda exhorted upon the officers to adhere strictly to set guidelines thereby ensuring that the schemes are effectively implemented on ground.

The Secretary was briefed about the physical and financial achievements registered by the department under works related to natural resource management, individual assets for vulnerable sections, rural infrastructure, payment of wages, estimation status of SECURE, geo-tagging on Phase I and II, status of GIS Plan and action taken on Social Audit Report.

Sheetal also informed in detail about the status of PMAY (G), PWL and SBM.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary, Director Rural Development Kashmir Qazi Sarwar, Additional Secretary RDD Rakesh Kumar Badyal, ACD Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, District Panchayat Officer Shabir Hussain, Executive Engineer REW Gulzar Hussain Munshi BDOs, AEEs, AEs and the field staff.

Sheetal hailed the efforts of the officers of RD Kargil for noteworthy progress shown in MGNREGA works and exhorted upon them to work with added zeal to extend the benefits of the scheme to eligible beneficiaries as the scheme has good deal of potential in the district.

Meanwhile, the Secretary RDD also inspected several ongoing works like construction of footpath and de-silting tanks, sanitary complexes and other public utilities in various blocks of the district including Pashkum and Sodh.

She also inaugurated an Apna Panchayat Ghar at Gram Panchayat Pashkum.

Deputy Commissioner and CEO,LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary, Superintendent of Police Kargil Dr Vinod Kumar, Director Rural Development Kashmir Qazi Sarwar, Additional Secretary RDD Rakesh Kumar Badyal Assistant Commissioner Development Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, District Panchayat Officer Shabir Hussain, Executive Engineer REW Gulzar Hussain Munshi besides other concerned officers accompanied the Secretary during the tour.

Interacting with the people, Sheetal said Panchayats have a significant role in development of the villages and people should monitor the works being executed in their respective areas to ensure that the works are completed within the set standards and quality material is used.

Earlier during the day, a workshop on SECURE (Software for Estimate Calculation Using Rural rates for Employment), Geographic Information System (GIS) and Mobile Monitoring System (MMS) for BDOs, AEES, AEs, VLWs, Technical Assistants, Gram Rozgar Sewaks and MIS Operators of the department was held at Conference Hall Baroo Kargil.

During the participants were enlightened about creating estimates for MGNREGA works using common platform as well as various aspects of Geographic Information System (GIS) as a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data and Mobile Monitoring System (MMS).


New Delhi, July 5 :   Pakistan will not dare to attempt to infiltrate India like it did Kargil in 1999 because it has "seen the consequences", Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said on Friday and asserted that the armed forces are keeping a tight watch in border areas.

He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event to commemorate 20 years of Operation Vijay, India's limited war against Pakistan in Kargil.

"There is no such area that we have left unguarded. Our surveillance team is keeping a tight watch and regularly patrolling the areas," Rawat said in response to a question on whether Pakistan can attempt a Kargil-like infiltration.

"We don't think Pakistan will attempt something like that (as during Kargil) because they have seen the consequences... I can clearly say, in coming days and years, Pakistan will not dare to attempt any infiltration," the Army chief told reporters at the event held at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment.

He also released a video of a special tribute song, penned by Bollywood lyricist Sameer, dedicated to Kargil heroes. The video features Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and a host of other film celebrities.                                             [Agencies]


Kargil, July 04  :   Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today convened a high level meeting in connection with the celebration of Kargil-Ladakh Tourism Festival 2019.

Executive Councillor for Tourism, Er Phunsog Tashi, Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary, Chief Executive Officer Kargil Development Authority Ghulam Mohiuddin Wani, Assistant Director Tourism Kargil Aga Syed Toha, President All Kargil Travel Trade Association (AKTTA) Ashraf Ali besides other concerned officers attended the meeting.

During the course of the meeting, the CEC while underlining the importance of Kargil Ladakh Tourism Festival for promotion of tourism and revival of culture and traditional games stressed on the concerned to gear up for the arrangements well in time.

Detailed discussions were held on various arrangements in connection with the festival celebrations and the dates of the festival celebrations at Kargil and Padum Zanskar were fixed as 21st, 22nd July 2019 and 29th, 30th July 2019 respectively.

The CEC directed the concerned officers to work in a coordinated and dedicated manner to ensure foolproof and timely arrangements to make the event a success besides to ensure wide publicity of the festival at national and international level by means of print, electronic and social media.

Meanwhile, the CEC also released the festival promo, program schedule and a documentary film on tourism in Kargil district produced by the Tourism Department LAHDC Kargil.

Pertinently, the main attractions of the festivals would be horse polo and archery matches, cultural programmes, archery exhibition matches and horse race. Ethnic food display, theatre show, exhibition and adventure activities shall be the other attractions of the festivals.

The festivals are expected to be attended by a large number of locals as well as domestic and international tourists.


Kargil, July 02  :   Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan formally inaugurated coaching classes for IAS, KAS and allied examinations through the Centre for Competitive Exam, Guidance and Counselling at a function organized here today at Auditorium Hall Kargil.

Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Sonam Chosjor, Registrar Cluster University of Ladakh Imteeaz Kacho, Chief Education Officer Kargil Nazir Ahmed Wani besides other concerned officers were present on the occasion.

The six months course is being run by the Centre for Competitive Exam, Guidance and Counselling which is an initiative of the District Administration Kargil and SCPC Government Degree College Kargil.

Speaking on the occasion, the CEC while appreciating the team of District Administration and Degree College Kargil particularly the DC Kargil for having kick started such first ever of its kind initiative in the district expressed hope that the course will help fruitful in providing the right platform and guidance for the young aspirants of competitive exams to pursue well planned and systematic preparation.

Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary in his address while stressing on the participants to understand their hidden potential urged them to strive hard to orient it in a positive direction so as to achieve positive goals in life.

Meanwhile, KAS officers including the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Sonam Chosjor Registrar Cluster University of Ladakh Imteeaz Kacho, Chief Accounts Officer District Fund Office Kargil Iftikhar Hussain, Accounts Officer to DC Ajaz Ahmed also spoke on the occasion and shared their experiences with the participants.


Kargil, July 2  :   Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Ladakh C Phunsog today met Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan here today.

Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC Kargil, Baseer-ul-Haq, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Sonam Chosjor, Registrar Cluster University Ladakh Imteeaz Kacho, Controller Examinations Prof Deskyong Namgyal, besides other concerned officers also attended the meeting.

During the meeting, detailed discussion with regard to the arrangement of temporary office accommodation and identification of land for the establishment of University campus in Kargil district, additional accommodation for starting integrated PG courses, identification of PG courses, establishment of Women’s College, introduction of paramedical courses, staff selection for the newly-established Cluster University besides other related issues was held.

It was decided that Purig Guest House of Tourism Department located at Kurbathang would be handed over to the Cluster University of Ladakh for the establishment of temporary office on rent basis till the establishment of a permanent office complex is made.

The Vice Chancellor proposed that Lower Kurbathang Plateau would be the most ideal place for setting up of the University campus where 4 acres of land would be needed. He also proposed that the land patch near the Aerosports Complex near Kargil Airport as yet another possible option.

The DC Kargil informed the VC that the decision with regard to the identification of land would be taken after the visit of the technical team of the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to the district which would conduct the technical survey for the expansion of Kargil Airport at Kurbathang area.

The DC further said that patch of land measuring 400 kanals near Tharumsa Pashkum could also be considered as an option for setting up of the Cluster University infrastructure.

The meeting was informed that that the first batch of undergraduate courses in the Cluster University is likely to start by February-March 2020.

Meanwhile, the CEC Kargil while expressing satisfaction over the timely start of the modalities of the Cluster University said that the LAHDC Kargil is committed to extend all-out support to ensure that the functioning of the University starts in the right earnest.

The meeting also had a detailed discussion on integrated Islamic Studies and Arabic course, B.Ed and M.Ed integrated courses, B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed Courses, BSc Nursing and Paramedical Courses among other courses in the Cluster University of Ladakh.

It was further decided that Assistant Professors, Lecturers and other subject experts posted outside the district would be brought on deputation to perform teaching duties in different subjects in the Cluster University.

Moreover, discussion was also held for exploring possibilities to engage retired Government employees on contract till the regular staff is selected and positioned.


Kargil, June 28  :   Executive Councillor for Agriculture, Muhammad Ali Chandan along with Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary today flagged-off a group of women farmers to Kashmir for exposure and training on latest interventions in Sericulture, Horticulture, Agriculture and allied sectors.

Dean Temperate Sericulture Research Institute (TSRI) Mirgund SKUAST Kashmir Prof Afifa Shaheen Kamili, In Charge Mountain Agriculture Research and Extension Station (MARES), SKUAST Kurbathang Kargil Dr Mushtaq Ahmad, In charge Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil Dr Sabiha Asmat, scientists of Sericulture Research Project Dr Buhroo Zafar Iqbal and Dr Khursheed Ahmad Dar besides other concerned officers were present on the occasion.

During the 4-day tour which is being organized by the Temperate Sericulture Research Institute (TSRI) Mirgund SKUAST Kashmir, the women farmers who are the trainees of the adopted villages of Shilikchey, Akchamal and Mangmore under the Expansion of Sericulture to Non-Traditional Areas programme will get exposure to various practical techniques particularly silk rearing, silk cocoon reeling and cloth manufacturing. The trainees will also be enlightened about the harvesting of apricot including the processing of jam, jellies and other food products obtained from apricot.

Speaking on the occasion, EC Agriculture appreciated the initiative of the College of Temperate Sericulture Mirgund SKUAST Kashmir and Mountain Agriculture Research and Extension Station Kurbathang Kargil for having organized the exposure tour for the women farmers.

The EC impressed upon the trainees to exude all out interest and enthusiasm for imbibing the technical inputs from the experts so that they can equip themselves with latest knowledge and technical know-how for increasing efficiency and productivity in sericulture, horticulture and agriculture.

In his address the Deputy Commissioner Kargil while congratulating the women framers for having been selected for the exposure tour said that they are fortunate to have got such a valuable opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills through which can contribute towards not only the economic betterment of their own but the farming community as a whole.


Kargil, February 18 :  Public delegations from Parkachik and Sangrah villages today called on the Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil and discussed various issues and demands of their respective areas.

The issues raised by the people mainly included the augmentation of the power supply, extension of benefits under Prime Minister Kissan Samman Nidhi other related demands.

The DC gave a patient hearing to all issues raised by the delegations and assured them of the fulfilment of all genuine concerns in a phased manner.

He also issued on spot directions to the concerned officers to take requisite steps to address issues of the people.
JAMMU, JANUARY 01: Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali, today chaired a meeting to take stock of the overarching literacy programme-Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan in the Kargil district of the Ladakh region.
The meeting attended by State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Arun Manhas and State Coordinator Pedagogy Nazir Ahmad Reshi held threadbare discussions regarding upgradation of schools, conduct of training programmes at Kargil, enhancement of the study tours of the students, provision of furniture for newly up-graded schools, provision of funds for construction of boundary wall for newly up-graded schools, approval for creation of supporting staff for newly established girls hostel as per MHRD norms and enhancement of MMER.
Construction of lavatories in newly up-graded schools, conduct of inquiry into reported construction of mud brick structure of new girls’ hostel, and timely conduct of tenders for ensuring execution of works were also discussed.
The officers assured the Chairman LC that all the concerns would be prioritized and it will be ensured that before the opening of the schools after winter vacations all the discussed issues are sorted out.
Manhas informed Chairman LC that the amount for study tour has been already enhanced and gave on spot direction to Coordinator SSA for ensuring that the first batch of students from High and Higher Secondary schools are taken for study tour during winter vacations.
Regarding the complaints of use of mud bricks in hostel building for girls, rationalization of tender process and conduct of training programmes at Kargil, Manhas assured that he will personally look into it and make sure that there is no compromise in the execution of works.

KARGIL, OCTOBER 05: The Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Vikas Kundal today directed the officers of Roads and Buildings (R&B) and Public Health Engineering (PHE) Departments to conduct survey of ShakarChiktan block and identify the new road projects and Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) and prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and submit the same to the concerned quarter for accord of necessary sanction.
He also asked the Irrigation Department to formulate an comprehensive plans for development, repairs and renovation of all irrigation Khuls included Kanji Nallah and furnish the same to the concerned quarter for arrangement of funds.
These instructions were given by the Deputy Commissioner to the concerned departments in a Public Darbar convened to hear and redress the public grievance at far-flung areas of ShakarChiktan block today.
The Darbar chaired by the Deputy Commissioner witnessed participation of people in large numbers. The Representatives of the 11 revenue villages of the ShakarChiktan area included Bodh Kharbo, Stakchay, Samrah, Chiktan, Shakar and Hagnis raised various developmental issues of their respective areas. These included early release of land compensation acquired for construction of road projects, issuance of cattle feed, inadequate staff in health and education departments, up gradation of schools and Primary Health Centres, measures for tackling to minimize the damages caused due to wild animals and stray dogs, construction of lanes, drains, culverts and ponds.
While listening the developmental problems of the people, the Deputy Commissioner gave them a patient hearing and assured them that their genuine demands will be looked into a phased manner. He, however, in some cases gave on the spot directions to the concerned quarter for early redressal.  
Responding to the demand of construction of playing fields including Ice Hockey field, Vikas Kundal said that the instructions have already been given to the concerned to identify the three places for setting up of playing fields in ShakarChiktan block so that the fund could be released under “Khelo India” scheme for the purpose.
While responding to the demand of Bus for school children, the DC asked the JK State Road Transport Corporation to arrange the Bus service for school children in the area on priority.
Addressing the gathering, the DC said that K. Oil will be supplied to the consumers of ShakarChiktan block within a fortnight. He said recently 8000 MR vaccinations have been done in the area.
The DC asked the officers of the district and Tehsil administration to address the issues at grass root level and assert themselves in resolving local issues of public importance.
Senior Officers of district administration included Sub Divisional Magistrate, ShakarChiktan, Ghulam Mehdi, Chief Medical Officer, Kargil, Mohd Ibrahim Khan, Executive Engineer, R&B, Abdul Mutalib, Executive Engineer, PDD, Altaf Hussain, Assistant Director Information, Abdul Ahad Bhat and other Tehsil level officers were attended the Public Darbar.  

KARGIL, OCTOBER 03: The second randomization of the poll staff was held at National Informatics Centre (NIC), Kargil here today for the ensuing municipal elections in presence of Observer Sagar Singh and District Election Officer and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Vikas Kundal.
The Deputy District Election Officer, Kargil, Nargis Banoo, Nodal Officer, and other concerned were also present on the occasion.

KARGIL, OCTOBER 03: Sports competition under ‘Khelo India’ initiative commenced here at Mini Stadium, Shargole in district Kargil.
More than 350 students of about 20 Government and Private schools of the Tehsil Shargole are participating in different games during the competition.
The Sub Divisional Magistrate, ChiktanShargole, Ghulam Mehdi, who was the chief guest on the occasion, declared the games under Khelo India initiative open.
District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Kargil, Mohammad Rehnuma Hussain and Tehsildar Shargole were guests of honours. The sports event is being organized by the Zonal Sports Officer, Shargole.
On the occasion, the SDM highlighted the importance of Khelo India initiatives.

KARGIL, OCTOBER 02: More than 900 sportspersons of district Kargil participated in different games under ‘Khelo India’ campaign which was declared open by Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Vikas Kundal today at Khree Sultan Choo Sports Stadium.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner said that Kargil youth have immense talent which needs to be channelized in a proper way. He said recently the budding sportspersons of district Kargil have given their best performance in the games competition held at district Bandipora.
He said that every possible help would be provided by the district administration to upgrade the basic sports infrastructure.
Assistant Director Information, Kargil, Abdul Ahad Bhat, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Rahinuma Hussain, Zonal Physical Education Officer, Mohammad Jaffar, teachers, prominent citizens, and a large number of students and sportspersons were present on the occasion. 

KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 25: The District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner), Kargil, Vikas Kundal today review preparations for Municipal Elections 2018 in a meeting held here.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police Kargil, Dr Vinod Kumar, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Kargil, Khadim Hussain, Assistant Director of Information, Abdul Ahad Bhat, and other police and civil administration officers.
Threadbare discussion was held on various issues including transport and communication plan, security plan, availability of EVMs, security arrangements for polling day and Strong Room.
Addressing the meeting, the District Election Officer sought cooperation from all the concerned officials for successful completion of Municipal Polls. He stressed on immediate review of sensitive polling stations, besides deployment of vehicles for ferring polling staff.


KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 24: The Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Vikas Kundal today launched a vaccination drive here at Middle School Baroo.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that this is an important health campaign which is aimed at healthy and secure life for our future generations and as such the paramedical staff should shoulder the utmost responsibility to achieve 100 per cent results.
Chief Medical Officer, Kargil, Dr Ibrahim Ahmad Khan and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Under the programme, as many as 42,000 children of the district are to be covered. To ensure 100 per cent success of the campaign, trained paramedical staff, Anganwari workers and ASHAs have been deployed at all places.


KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 17: State Mission Director, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, VirJeeHangloo has asked District Programme Officer ICDS Kargil to ensure effective implementation of ICDS Schemes in the district so that maximum population is benefited.
He was speaking during a meeting convened here to review the functioning of ICDS Schemes especially PMMVY and Poshan Abhiyan in Kargil.
Hangloo stressed on the need for an integrated approach for the effective implementation of various welfare schemes initiated by the government.
During the meeting, it was highlighted that the main aim of POSHAN Abhiyaan is to ensure convergence of all nutrition-related schemes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) for target population. POSHAN Abhiyaan  ensures convergence of various programmes i.e. Anganwadi Services, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), Scheme for Adolescent Girls of MWCD; Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), National Health Mission (NHM) of MoH&FW; Swachh Bharat Mission of Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DW&S); Public Distribution System (PDS) of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (CAF&PD); Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) of Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD); Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies through the Ministry of Urban Development.
Hangloo, enjoined upon the field functionaries to ensure that planned activities are carried upto grass root level for celebrating the month of September as National Nutrition Month (Rashtriya PoshanMaah) as part of the Jan Andolan under Poshan Abhiyan. He reiterated that the main objective to celebrate the Month of September as National Nutrition Month (Rashtriya PoshanMaah) is to raise awareness on the importance of nutrition for health which has an impact on development, productivity, economic growth and ultimately National development. Nutrition is an issue of survival, health and development for current and succeeding generations. Child born underweight have impaired immune function and increased risk of diseases such as diabetes and heart diseases in their later life.
He further added that to address the issue of malnutrition at an early age, it is necessary to create a mass movement to generate awareness. This requires a series of convergent and well-coordinated efforts in relevant sectors as malnutrition is an outcome of several sets of inadequacies and access to services.
The meeting was attended by District Programme Officer, ICDS Kargil, and CDPO’s of District Kargil amongst others.

KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 14: The two-day workshop on disaster preparedness organized by Centre for Disaster Management and Environment Studies of J&K, IMPA concluded here today.
  The workshop, inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, who is also Chairman District Disaster Management Authority, Kargil, was aimed at equipping different stakeholders of the district with the methodology and techniques to deal with calamities.
Over 50 participants including government functionaries as well as representatives of various religious organization and NGOs, volunteers of Red Cross, SDRF, F&ES, Bharat Scouts etc attended various sessions of the programme.
 On the occasion, initiatives taken by DDMA and salient features of District Disaster Management Plan Kargil were highlighted.

KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 13: Deputy Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, LAHDC, Kargil, Vikas Kundal today visited Hussaini Park, Kargil and took stock of the facilities being provided by the district administration in connection with Muharram congregations.
Member Legislative Assembly, Kargil, Asgar Ali Karbalie and other senior officers of district administration including Executive officer, Municipal Committee, Kargil, Abdul Gaffar Zargar were present on the occasion.
During the inspection, the DC satisfied over the arrangements, however, he directed all the concerned to work with utmost dedication and unison and ensure every possible help to the devotees during their prayers.
He also asked all the concerned departments to    ensure timely distribution of ration, availability and deployment of doctors, paramedics and ambulances, medical facilities, uninterrupted power and water supply, sanitation of roads.