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| On eventful Ladakh trip, Governor visits monasteries | | | Early Times Report
LEH, SEPTEMBER 15 – The Governor, Mr. N. N. Vohra, visited Hemis Monastery, about 45 km from Leh, today. On arrival at the Monastery, he was given a warm welcome by the Lamas in a traditional manner by presenting Khatak to him.
The Governor went around the Hemis Monastery Museum and Library and appreciated the rich collection. Interacting with the Lamas, the Governor emphasized the need for scientific conservation of the rare and invaluable manuscripts, Thangkas and other collections in the Museum.
The Governor was briefed about the history of this Monastery by the Lamas. He paid obeisance at the Monastery and prayed for peace, communal harmony, progress and prosperity in the State.
The Governor also visited the Stok Palace Museum, where he was received by Raja Jigmet Wangchuk Namgyal. While interacting with Mr. Namgyal, the Governor stressed the need for taking necessary measures for conservation of the Palace, which is of great heritage value.
Earlier, the Governor also visited the Doulble-Humped Camel Farm which is run by the Animal Husbandry Department at Chuchot, where this rare specie of the camels is being conserved and propagated. In all, 12 double-humped camels are being reared in this farm.
The Governor suggested that such an effort to conserve and propagate the double-humped camels would perhaps be more profitable in the Nubra Valley, which is the natural habitat of this specie of the camels.
The First Lady, Mrs. Usha Vohra, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Raj Kumar Goyal, Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Mr. A. K. Sahu, SSP Leh, Mr. B. S. Tuti and Conservator of Forests, Mr. Jigmet Takpa, accompanied the Governor during the visit.
Meanwhile, the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, Mr. Chhering Dorjay hosted a Tea Reception in honour of the Governor, Mr. N. N. Vohra, here last evening.
The Executive Councillors and Councillors of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, MLC, Mr. Narboo Gyalson, former Legislator, Mr. P. Namgyal, President, Ladakh Buddhist Association, Mr. Lobzang Rinchen, two Mount Everesters from Ladakh, Mr. Sonam Wangyal and Mr. Sonam Paljor, senior officers and prominent citizens were also present on the occasion.
A colourful cultural programme based on the folk songs and dances of Ladakh was presented by the artists on this occasion.
A deputation led by ex-Legislator, Mr. P. Namgyal, also met the Governor and submitted a memorandum of their demands, which, interalia, include setting up of a geo-thermal energy plant at Puga in Leh district, adequate and timely winter stocking of foodgrains, establishment of a sports stadium at Leh with an ice hockey rink, setting up of a Tourism Development Authority for Nubra, improving landline and mobile telephone connectivity in Ladakh and according ST status to the Argon population.
The Governor gave a patient hearing to the deputation and said that their demands would be taken up with the concerned authorities for appropriate action.
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