Kargil, Aug 15: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon hoisted the National Flag at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium Biamathang, Kargil and took the salute at the march past as the country celebrated the 78th Independence Day.
Contingents of Ladakh Police, Police Band Party, and students of various Government and private schools enthusiastically participated in the march past.
Member of Parliament Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa Jan; Executive Councilor, Kacho Mohammad Feroz; DC/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse; SSP Kargil, Shree Ram R; Brigadier Prateek Parshar Commander 121 Brig.; Director RD&PRD; Director ULB; Director Tourism, Director Education; Joint Director Information, Ladakh; Ex-Minister (J&K) Qamar Ali Akhoon; ADC; ACR; senior officers besides District Officers of various departments, police officers, officials of different departments, representatives of religious organizations, public, students and staff of various government and private schools participated in the rally.
In his address, the CEC Dr Akhoon extended congratulations to the people on Independence Day and recalled the supreme sacrifices of the national heroes who laid down their lives for the country.
“The freedom we enjoy today was the result of the adversities and struggles they endured through the course of the freedom movement spanning several decades. We ought to be highly indebted to the brave heroes who sacrificed their lives to ensure us a prosperous and independent country to live in,” he said.
The CEC said that we all must develop the spirit of self-sacrifice and love for the sake of the country’s development and prosperity. He added we must uphold the principles of democracy and equality in our country and society.
Dr Akhoon reiterated to uphold the spirit of patriotism and humanity. He hailed the services of Army, paramilitary forces and police in guarding the frontiers of the country in harsh weather conditions for maintaining peace, order and internal security in the country.
The CEC reflected that LAHDC Kargil is leaving no stone unturned for the welfare of the people and have prioritized the projects that are important for public welfare and visible results are also seen in this direction.
Dr Akhoon said considering the importance of improving health services, hospitals and Health and Wellness Centres have been strengthened with dedicated efforts besides necessary infrastructure has also been created to further strengthen the sector. He said MRI will be installed soon at District Hospital Kargil. The CEC added that the old district hospital has been sanctioned as Urban PHC.
He said Tourism is a major contributor to the economy and LAHDC, Kargil will always place tourism in its priority list. The CEC called for strengthening of infrastructure at important tourist places across the district and for that steps have been taken through various schemes. He said to promote Kargil as a tourist destination necessary measures are being taken in collaboration with the travel trade fraternity of Kargil.
He further said that tourist places like Draupadi Kund, Bhim Rock, Chiktan Khar, LoC Viewpoint, Drass War Memorial and various important spots are being promoted to be located on the tourism map. The CEC further said 565 beneficiaries in the district have benefitted from the Revised Homestay Policy of the Tourism Department Ladakh.
To promote and strengthen the Animal Husbandry Department under various blocks, he said 221 Rarzi Shepherds have been supported besides at various grazing lands seven shelters were constructed and 15 more shelters will be constructed in the coming time.
