Kargil delegation meets Governor

JAMMU, JANUARY 20: A delegation from Kargil comprising Mr. Asgar Ali Karbalai, Chief Executive Councillor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil; Mr. Haji Nissar Ali, former Minister, and Mr. Ghulam Raza, former MLA, called on Mr. N.N. Vohra, Governor, here at the Raj Bhavan today.
The delegation apprised the Governor about the landslide which has created an artificial lake on river Phuktal in Zanskar Sub-Division of Ladakh, due to the blockage of the river flow. They informed that as a precautionary measure the movement of locals as well as tourist on the Chadar Trek has been stopped. The Governor informed Chairman LAHDC that this matter was being closely watched and the Army was also in the picture, for timely taking necessary remedial measures.
The delegation informed the Governor about the serious difficulties being faced by them on account of non release of Annual Plan 2014-15 allocations. The Governor spoke, in this regard, to the Planning Secretary and the Finance Secretary, both of whom undertook to take necessary action within a day.
The Governor emphasized the need for a harmonious prioritization of tourism related infrastructure projects in the entire Ladakh region.