Leh, 16 March (H.S.): Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena today conducted an inspection visit to Leh Main Market and the heritage areas of Leh Old Town, Chuteyrantak and the Central Asian Museum to review civic infrastructure, cleanliness and heritage conservation.

True to his commitment to working on the streets of Ladakh, Saxena walked the streets and by-lanes around the main market and Old Town and issued instructions for the maintenance and upkeep of public places and other amenities. Saxena also interacted with a number of locals who conveyed their grievances to the LG.

The Lieutenant Governor directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan within one month to address sanitation, infrastructure improvement and urban management issues in Leh town to ensure a clean, organised and tourist-friendly urban environment.

During his visit to Leh Main Market, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised the need to maintain a uniform design and signage system in the market area to enhance its aesthetic appeal.

Describing Leh Main Market as a beautiful market with its own unique charm, Saxena directed the concerned officials to place large decorative flower pots at appropriate locations to beautify the market and create an attractive environment for both residents and tourists.

He further directed that broken stairs and pavements in the market area be repaired at the earliest and that uniform design tiles be used for pavements to ensure visual harmony. Stressing the need for cleanliness and hygiene in and around the market areas, Saxena instructed that stains and dust in the market area be cleaned regularly using proper cleaning mechanisms so that tourists visiting the town get a pleasant experience.

The Lieutenant Governor also directed the authorities to ensure regular cleaning of drains and removal of garbage so that wastewater flows freely without obstruction. He directed the placement of dustbins at designated locations across the market area to maintain cleanliness and prevent littering. He further directed that fire hydrants be made fully functional and that adequate firefighting mechanisms be kept in place to ensure public safety.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar