Div Com Ladakh holds public darbar at Tangtse

Divisional Commissioner Ladakh, Saugat Biswas interacting with public at Tangtse in Leh.
Divisional Commissioner Ladakh, Saugat Biswas interacting with public at Tangtse in Leh.

Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, June 10: To get first hand information regarding people’s problems and to review the developmental works being carried out in Durbuk Sub Division, Divisional Commissioner Ladakh, Saugat Biswas held a public darbar at Tangtse.
The darbar was attended by Councillor Durbuk, Sarpanches, Nambarders, public from different villages and block officers. The Div Com listened to people who put forth various demands and problems. These demands included relaxation in BADP norms by inclusion of entire Durbuk Sub Division under BADP schemes, connecting Durbuk with Northern Grid, improvement of school and hostel infrastructure, increase in the duration of power supply, providing pipe drinking water facilities, skill development for youth, upgradation of PHC Tangtse, posting of dental surgeon and gynecologist at Tangtse and Chushul health centres, opening of new trekking routes, improvement in mobile communication coverage, etc.
Biswas after giving patience hearing to the people discussed the relevant issues thoroughly with the block officers and ensured to take up the issues with concern departments for maximum implementation. After the public darbar, the Divisional Commissioner also listened to the departmental problems faced by block officers. Putting priority on education, he sought last three-year detail of students who passed out 12th standard and their present status in order to get a clearer picture of dropouts.
The Divisional Commissioner instructed the block officers to redress public issues on top priority and give their best to resolve them. He cautioned that at no point laxity in deliverance shall be tolerated.