On September 11, while visiting the Ladakh union territory, Secretary Border Management MHA, GoI, Atal Dulloo, especially went to the villages of Chushul, Maan, Merak, Urgo, and Tangtse.
He went there to see the development of the thriving villages in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Manoj Singh Rawat, ADG ITBP, top security guards, and civil officials from the UT Administration were with him. DIG of the ITBP, PK Sriwato, and SDM Shakeel Ahmed gave Secretary Atal Dulloo a hearty welcome. Secretary Dulloo held conversations in a community hall during his visit with representatives of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), local citizens, and ITBP staff. The public called attention to a number of urgent requests, including the construction of mobile connection towers to address the lack of internet capabilities, which has a negative influence on the neighborhood’s educational system.
In addition, there were calls for a special Chushul block, solar-powered homes, hand pumps, and guesthouses. In order to provide their children access to job prospects in industries associated to borders, the locals also emphasised the need of designating the region as an international boundary. After hearing these requests, Atal Dulloo told the neighbourhood that the appropriate authorities would be notified right away to address their concerns. He also gave the security forces instructions to be in close contact with the local populace and civil government. He then went on to engage with the locals in the villages of Maan, Merak, Urgo, and Tangtse. The importance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dynamic village programme, which aims to build crucial infrastructure in these border communities, was emphasised by the speaker.
The locals conveyed their appreciation to Prime Minister Modi for giving the border regions of UT Ladakh extra attention. They emphasised the need for internet access, the development of tourist attractions, and the provision of land for the building of rest homes in order to maintain their lives since there are few opportunities for employment in the area.
The Wildlife Act’s building limitations, which have been a problem for the development of resorts, restaurants, and dhabas, have also caused worry among the Changthang area’s residents. In order to demonstrate the government’s commitment to meeting the needs and ambitions of the residents of these border regions, Secretary Dulloo gave them the assurance that their concerns will be brought before the appropriate authorities for settlement.
