Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Sept 7: To celebrate the announcement of Sham as a separate district, a function organized by the District Administration along with Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), was held here today.
The function was attended by the LG Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd).
Speaking on the occasion, LG Mishra congratulated the people of Sham Area on the announcement by the Government of India of the creation of Sham as a separate district along with Nubra, Drass, Changthang and Zanskar and stated that it is a new chapter in Sham area’s history.
He highlighted the issues faced by the citizens of Ladakh, especially those residing in remote areas, as they had to travel long distances to meet the district officials to address their issues.
LG informed the gathering about his meeting with the Home Minister, Amit Shah to discuss the need for creating new administrative units in Ladakh for the convenience and benefit of the citizens of the region and highlighted the contribution and ‘gift’ from the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in the form of the announcement of the creation of five new districts in Ladakh.
“A committee would be constituted and its members would hold meetings with the stakeholders and public to keep their needs and welfare in mind,” he said.
The LG said, “The creation of new districts will result in the development of better infrastructure and employment opportunities for the youth along with livelihood opportunities for the citizens of the new districts,” and added that the creation of new districts will help in ensuring better facilities for the future generations.
Among others who attended the celebrations included President, LBA, Sham Unit, Khalatsi, Tsering Norboo, Vice-president, LBA Women Wing, Kunzes Dolma, Councillor, Khaltsi, Lobzang Sherap and Councillor, Lamayuru, Dr Morup Dorjay.
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