Leh, 21 January 2026: The Chief Secretary of the UT-Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today arrived in Nubra Sub-Division on a two-day tour to review ongoing developmental works and assess issues related to local governance and public welfare in the region.
Upon his arrival at the Civil Helipad, Diskit, the Chief Secretary was received by the Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk, along with the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, and other sub-divisional and sectoral officers.
As part of his tour, Shri Kundra visited the villages of Turtuk and Thang, where he held extensive interactions with residents, village representatives, and community leaders.
During the interactions, the delegations put forth several key demands, including the grant of sub-divisional status, upgradation of the Primary Health Centre (PHC) to a Community Health Centre (CHC), sanctioning of a degree college, inclusion of Turtuk village under the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) to strengthen border infrastructure, and enhancement of other essential public services.
The Nambardar of Tyakshi village also highlighted genuine issues concerning the village, such as the upgradation of the medical centre, recruitment of porters, irrigation-related concerns, and other local developmental requirements.
The Chief Secretary patiently listened to all the issues and assured the delegations that their genuine demands would be examined thoroughly. He emphasised that appropriate steps would be initiated in a time bound manner, in coordination with the concerned departments, to address the grievances.
Shri Kundra reiterated the Administration’s firm commitment to supporting the development and welfare of people living in remote and border areas.
During the visit, the Chief Secretary also visited the border village of Thang, where he interacted with local communities and reviewed the developmental infrastructure.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied during the tour by the Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk; SDM Nubra, Mukul Beniwal; Tehsildar Diskit, Tufail Iqbal; and other sub-divisional and sectoral officers.
The visit underscores the UT Administration’s commitment to strengthening grassroots governance, promoting inclusive development, and ensuring the delivery of essential services in the remote and strategically important border areas of Nubra Sub-Division.
