| CS announces new tehsils, LAHDC expansion and key administrative reforms | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, July 13: Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today announced major administrative reforms aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, including the posting of Tehsildars in 17 newly created tehsils, the establishment of new Public Works and Public Health Engineering divisions, and efforts to extend the benefits of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act to all seven newly created districts. Addressing a press briefing in Leh, he also highlighted significant progress in government recruitment, decentralised governance, and ongoing discussions on constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.
Describing the year as spiritually significant for the people of Ladakh, the Chief Secretary said that the recent visit of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha and the ongoing presence of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama have brought immense blessings to the region. He noted that many young people have had the opportunity to interact with His Holiness, openly sharing their aspirations and concerns while seeking his guidance. The discipline and values displayed by the youth, he said, reflect Ladakh's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Sharing updates on government recruitment, the Chief Secretary said that since the formation of the Union Territory, 4,011 non-gazetted Group B and Group C posts have been filled. Results have been declared for 473 posts, while document verification is underway for 484 candidates. Recruitment advertisements for 648 additional non-gazetted posts have already been issued.
The Chief Secretary announced that recruitment advertisements for 262 teaching posts in the School Education Department will be released tomorrow, while advertisements for 47 faculty positions in the University of Ladakh will also be uploaded shortly. He added that recruitment for 40 Sub-Inspector posts has received around 7,000 applications, and the recruitment process for 341 Constable and Fireman posts is also underway.
Overall, he said, recruitment for 4,511 government posts has been completed by the Administration, while another 684 posts are presently under various stages of recruitment. He reiterated the Administration's commitment to ensuring timely and transparent recruitment. Referring to a recent communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding recruitment to Group B gazetted cadre posts, he assured that the Administration would complete the required process within the stipulated timeframe. |
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