Kargil/Jammu, Jan 14 (PTI) Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Wednesday reviewed the functioning of Kargil airport and sought a detailed report on the scope of its possible expansion.
During the visit,
Kundra was briefed by the Commanding Officer on operational and infrastructural aspects, officials said.
The chief secretary directed the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, to submit a detailed report along with a map highlighting the current status of the airport and the scope for possible boundary expansion.
The chief secretary also visited Darchiks village, home to the indigenous Dard Aryan community, where he interacted with local residents and stakeholders.
Local representatives apprised Kundra of the village’s rich cultural heritage, history, unique identity, community life and traditional food practices.
Nominated Councillor Gurmit Rigzen submitted a memorandum highlighting key demands, including the unification of Aryan valley areas in Kargil and Leh districts under a single district, establishment of a Buddhist sarai at Kargil headquarters, and construction of a tribal model hostel in Aryan Valley to promote education.
Other important demands included establishment of an Aryan Cultural Centre in Leh and creation of a separate Panchayat Halqa for Darchik.
Addressing the gathering, Kundra expressed appreciation for the region’s cultural and linguistic diversity and lauded the community for preserving its heritage.
He assured that all issues raised would be carefully examined and necessary action taken. PTI AB AB DV DV
