CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Meets Hon’ble Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee
Raises Key Developmental Issues of Kargil
16/05/2026
Kargil, May 16(KIP)-Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today warmly welcomed Hon’ble Dr. Radha Mohan Das Agarwal, Member of Rajya Sabha and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee, along with the distinguished members of the committee comprising Members of both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, on their visit to Kargil.
During the meeting, CEC Dr. Akhoon engaged in a comprehensive and detailed deliberation with Hon’ble Dr. Agarwal on a wide range of developmental, infrastructural, administrative and other important issues confronting the Kargil district. He highlighted the unique challenges faced by the people of Kargil, including the need for enhanced connectivity, better healthcare facilities, improved educational infrastructure, strengthened road networks, and greater administrative empowerment of local bodies to address the aspirations of the people of this region.
Dr. Akhoon also highlighted the importance of special attention from the Central Government towards Kargil, given its distinct geographical conditions and harsh climatic environment.
Hon’ble Dr. Radha Mohan Das Agarwal, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee and Member of Rajya Sabha, listened attentively to all the issues raised by CEC Dr. Akhoon. He assured that all the important points and developmental demands raised during the deliberations would be taken up with the concerned Ministries of the Government of India for appropriate action and redressal.