Ladakh L-G meets PM Modi briefs him on key development initiatives

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and held detailed discussions on the overall development and welfare of the region. Officials said Prime Minister “reiterated the Centre’s continued support for the region’s all-round development and the welfare of its people.” An official spokesperson said during the meeting in New Delhi, the Lt Governor briefed the Prime Minister on key developmental initiatives, welfare schemes and major infrastructure projects currently underway in Ladakh. He highlighted efforts being made to strengthen road and air connectivity, improve public infrastructure, and ensure timely delivery of essential services in the geographically challenging and strategically significant region.

Officials said Gupta also apprised the Prime Minister of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable tourism, preserving Ladakh’s unique cultural and ecological heritage, and creating livelihood opportunities for local youth.

“Issues related to education, healthcare facilities in remote and border areas, and the implementation of Central Government schemes were also discussed in detail,” the spokesperson said.

The Lt Governor emphasised the administration’s focus on inclusive growth, good governance and people-centric development, particularly in far-flung areas that face harsh climatic conditions.

He shared feedback from the grassroots regarding public aspirations and developmental needs, underlining the importance of continued Central support for accelerated progress in the Union Territory.

The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts being made for inclusive growth in Ladakh and reiterated the Centre’s continued support for the region’s all-round development and the welfare of its people, the spokesperson noted.

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Courtesy: The Tribune -06-Jan-2026