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EARLY TIMES REPORTER
LADAKH | SEPT 20
The Ladakh region is witnessing tremendous thank to the constitution of two Autonomous hill Development Councils for Leh and Kargil districts. As a result of the establishment of these councils, on the spot decision-making has improved the equality of governance beyond recognition. Peoples’ participation in the development effort is to be seen to be believed.
The establishment of these councils has helped develop responsible citizenry in Ladakh as they have become acutely conscious of environmental preservation and their duties as citizens. The council model is an outstanding success in the area of good governance and can be successfully replicated elsewhere.
To give further boost to Ladakh region and ensure availability of power round the clock. Power transmission line is being constructed from Srinagar to Leh at a cost f Rs. 634 crore. The Srinagar-Leh road has been declared a national highway is being upgraded accordingly with a 12 Km long tunnel at Zojila to provide year-round access to the Ladakh region. Besides an amount of Rs. 80 crore have been provided by the central government under the reconstruction plan for the development of infrastructure for the Leh and Kargil Councils. Two new power projects, one each in Leh and Kargil have been started for providing assured power supply to the Ladakh region.
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