Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Sept 22: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) launched the ‘Deputation Request Portal’ developed by the IT Department of Ladakh at Raj Niwas today.
Secretary, Information Technology, UT Ladakh, Amit Sharma presented a detailed presentation on functioning and aspects of the portal- https://connect.ladakh.gov.in/transfer-request.
Speaking on the occasion, Amit Sharma apprised the LG that this portal is designed to streamline the process of deputation of officials from the Jammu and Kashmir Administration opting for deputation to Ladakh. By doing so, they become eligible for attractive incentives while assisting Ladakh in addressing its ongoing shortage of manpower. These incentives encompass various monetary benefits and accelerated career advancement opportunities, in addition to the privilege of serving in Ladakh-an internationally renowned tourist destination.
He further mentioned that the launch of this portal shall not only help J&K officials to easily express their willingness to opt for working in Ladakh but it shall indeed facilitate Government of Jammu & Kashmir in identifying the self-motivated and self-inclined officials who shall express their willingness to come and work on deputation in the UT of Ladakh after filling this application form.
The LG Mishra appreciated this innovative initiative taken by Information Technology Department, Ladakh by developing this portal and gave his valuable suggestions to further improvise the services provisioned by this portal like its direct connect with the General Administrative Departments of both the UTs wherein a link for this portal shall be provisioned, filling all details of applicants including family details, etc.
Advisor to LG, Dr Pawan Kotwal, IAS; Secretary, State Informatics Officer, NIC Ladakh, Mohammad Rauf Wani and District Informatics Officer, NIC Leh, Punchok Paldan were also present during this launch ceremony.