RK Mathur, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur on Thursday launched various initiatives as a part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ on the second anniversary of the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Mathur flagged off a sustainable cleanliness drive with the tagline ‘Clean Ladakh, Swasth Ladakh’ at Skara Spung with five e-buses each for Leh and Kargil districts, an official spokesperson said.
A cycle rally was organized by Ladakh Police in which more than 50 cyclists took part. The LG handed over the keys of the refuge compactor and grabbing machine to the Municipal Committee in Leh and launched a bilingual magazine published by the Department of Information and Public Relations.
The purpose of this century-old publication, launched by Moravian missionaries in the first decade of the 20th century under the name Ladakh Fonya, is to disseminate information on important policies and plans implemented by the administration, the spokesman said.
Addressing the gathering, Mathur highlighted the role of the local community in maintaining a clean environment. He sought cooperation of the local people in keeping Ladakh clean for achieving a healthy society.
Citing various initiatives taken by the villagers and residents in cleaning and conserving the ecosystem, the LG described the Ladakhi society as being culturally aware of the habits of cleanliness and hygiene.
He also stressed on the need to inculcate the habit of generating minimum waste from people’s lives and removing single use plastic.
The LG also urged for the need to strictly follow the practice of waste segregation and recycling for a successful waste management system.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman and CEC, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson appreciated the steps taken by the UT Administration for launching several initiatives.
He stressed the need for public participation in making such initiatives successful in protecting the natural resources and fragile ecosystem of Ladakh.
He urged the people to contribute in building a strong foundation for the newly formed Union Territory of Ladakh. Earlier, Tourism Secretary Mehboob Ali Khan said that a cleanliness campaign would be conducted from August 5 to 15.
He highlighted the initiative of the tourism department to conduct cleanliness drive every month to keep Ladakh clean. Khan reiterated that cleanliness is a daily activity and closely linked to health.
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