Leh, Oct 14: The Advisor to ss Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting with the concerned Departments to discuss various issues related to the beautification of Shanti Stupa in Leh.
At the outset of the meeting, the Secretary of the Ladakh Shanti Stupa Management Committee, Tsering Samphel brought to the notice of the Advisor various issues pertaining to the management of Shanti Stupa which includes power supply, water supply, shifting the existing cafeteria to a more suitable location, developing a footpath along the hillside for visitors, and finalizing the demarcation of land around the stupa to prevent encroachment. He emphasized the need to pay urgent attention to address these concerns.
Advisor Dr Kotwal expressed his assurance to consider their request for beautification and better management of Shanti Stupa which is one of the famous tourist spots in Leh. He said the UT Administration will make all possible efforts towards the site’s development and address all other issues in a time-bound manner. He instructed the concerned departments to work in convergence to ensure the maintenance of the aesthetic beauty of Shanti Stupa and to make it more public/tourist-friendly.
The meeting was attended by the Administrative Secretary, PDD/Tourism & Culture Department, Vikram Singh Malik; Deputy Commissioner Leh, Santosh Sukhdeve; President, Management Committee, Shanti Stupa, Leh, C. Phunsog, Chief Engineer, PW(R&B); Chief Engineer, PDD; Secretary Management Committee, Ladakh Shanti Stupa, Leh; Tehsildar Leh.
DC Rajouri reviews efforts against drug trafficking under Nasha Mukht Abhiyan
Rajouri, Oct 14: In a determined effort to combat drug trafficking and implement the Nasha Mukht Abhiyan, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, chaired a crucial meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre Committee in the Conference Hall, DC Office Rajouri.
The meeting focused on multi-faceted strategies to curb the menace of drugs in the district through enhanced surveillance, awareness programs, and enforcement measures.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the Drug Inspector to share a tehsil-wise list of all pharmaceutical shops operating within the district. In addition, he was tasked with providing a draft checklist of essential requirements for the opening and operation of pharmaceutical shops, which would be circulated to all Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs). ADCs shall conduct thorough physical verifications of these establishments within their jurisdictions and submit compliance reports.
As part of the district-wide effort, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for random checks at key entry points to Rajouri, ensuring that no illegal substances are smuggled into the district. He also highlighted the importance of extending these checks to remote areas, such as Khawas, to ensure a uniform enforcement of anti-drug policies.
The Programme Officer, ICDS, was instructed to organize comprehensive awareness campaigns in collaboration with Supervisors and Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs), with a calendar of training programs to be issued to ensure widespread coverage of the anti-drug message.
The Chief Education Officer was directed to conduct surprise inspections in and around high schools and higher secondary schools, particularly targeting street vendors for possible involvement in drug peddling. Complaint boxes will be installed near educational institutions, and Parent-Teacher Meetings will be organized to engage families in the fight against drug abuse.
Law enforcement agencies, particularly the police, were instructed to intensify their efforts, with a focus on increasing seizures and detentions related to drug trafficking.
The meeting was attended by ADC Rajouri Rajiv Khajuria, Additional SP Bikram Kumar, DPO ICDS, ACD, ACR, SDM, CEO, DSWO, DIO, ARTO, ETO, and representatives from the Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF), Drug De-addiction Centre, and other district officers.
