Leh, 6 August (H.S.): Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, said that the Administration would make every possible effort to transform Ladakh into a premier global tourism destination.
While interacting with the delegation of All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association at the LG Secretariat here today, the LG emphasized that Ladakh’s breathtaking natural beauty, unique cultural heritage and adventure tourism potential make it a jewel of India’s tourism sector.
Kavinder said that the Administration will also involve Bollywood stars and renowned celebrities for boosting tourism in Ladakh, thereby showcasing the Union Territory on national and international platforms. He assured that proactive measures are underway to enhance connectivity, develop world-class infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism initiatives.
The LG highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah’s personal interest in the welfare and development of Ladakh and the UT Administration’s commitment to the welfare of the people of Ladakh with Ladakh-friendly policies and initiatives.
Earlier, the members of All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association highlighted various issues faced by them, including the need to simplify norms for registration of hotels/guest houses, restructure loans due to low footfall of tourists in Ladakh and making the Ladakh Residence Certificate (LRC) mandatory for registration of hotels and guest houses.
Similarly, another delegation comprising members of different wings of Anjuman Moin ul-Islam met with the LG. They informed Kavinder about the under-representation of the Sunni community in LAHDC Leh and highlighted the need to conduct a delimitation exercise before upcoming LAHDC Leh elections.
Another delegation of University of Ladakh headed by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof Saket Kushwaha, informed the LG about the convocation ceremony to be held at the Kargil Campus on 5th September, along with the launch of the website.
Additionally, Chief Representative Officer (CRO), Choglamsar Sonamling, Tashi Dhondup; members of All Ladakh Taxi Operators Cooperative Limited and 207 Union, Anganwadi Workers along with officials from HDFC Bank, also met the LG and highlighted their concerns and operational challenges.
Giving patient hearing to the visiting delegations, the LG assured them that the Administration is committed to addressing their concerns.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar
