Minister for Ladakh Affairs and Cooperatives, Chering Dorjay today visited various places in Kargil and took stock of undergoing development works and projects in the area.On the Occasion, various delegations of the people also met the Minister and apprised him about various issues faced by them in their respective areas.The Minister gave patient hearing to the demands of the people and assured them that all their genuine issues will be addressed at an earliest. Further, the Minister also gave on spot directions to the concerned officials to address the issues.
Dorjay said that it is the prime concern of the Government to enhance the basic facilities to the people of the remote areas.The Minister also visited Chader road to take first hand appraisal of the ongoing developmental works. He was informed that the construction work on 66 kilometers of the road from Padam has been completed.Dorjay directed the concerned officials to speed up the pace of work and finish the projects under execution in the time bound manner.On the occasion, the Minister and others officers held a two minute silence for the workers who lost their lives on September 18 after coming under the falling stones. He also prayed for eternal peace of departed souls.The Minister also visited Momotorebel bridge which is being constructed at the cost of Rs 5.68 crore and took stock of its construction work which is near its completion stage.On the occasion, divisional officers, commanding officers group, and other concerned officials accompanied the Minister.