Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL, Sept 17: Secretary Ravinder Kumar Dangi, overseeing the Departments of Youth Services and Sports, Power, Animal/Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Protocol in Ladakh, conducted a comprehensive visit to Kargil today to assess the progress of crucial infrastructural projects.
Accompanied by Joint Director of Youth Services and Sports, Ladakh, Moses Kunzang and other district officials, Ravinder Kumar inspected ongoing construction work of Ice Hockey Rink at Biamathang.
He sought updates on the completion date and also emphasized on the importance of inaugurating Ice Hockey competitions within the rink this year and asked the officials to swiftly address any pending design modifications and tasks.
Joint Director YSS provided an overview of the construction progress along with associated expenditures.
Dangi then proceeded to review the status of Multipurpose Sports Stadium at Goma in Kargil, which was constructed under Special Development Package (SDP).
He stressed on the need for expediting construction progress while efficiently managing expenses. Furthermore, he visited Multipurpose Sports Stadium in Kurbathang, currently being implemented by JKPCC and inspected the ongoing construction and inquired about expenditure status.
At the Hatchery Unit of Animal Husbandry in Kurbathang, Ravinder Kumar advocated for augmentation of production capacity.
Kumar’s visit was extended to farms exclusively dedicated for production of turkey birds and Kadaknath Chicken. During this inspection, he also assessed the construction progress of a veterinary hospital.
The Secretary also visited Astro Turf Football Stadium to appraise pending tasks.
He evaluated the ongoing construction of Ice Hockey Rink in Kurbathang and issued directives for the early construction of washrooms and changing rooms within the facility.
He assessed the construction of a youth hostel and gave nod for installation of solar panels and solar heating systems.
The Secretary met students at Sports Authority of India training center and inspired them to aspire for greatness in life.