Leh, December 23, (Scoop News)- To review the progress of various development in Jivetsal Choglamsar in view of Kalachakra initiation 2014, the Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC,Leh Rigzin Spalbar convened a meeting at Council Secretariat today which was attended by Army officers headed by Goc 14 core Major General Sanjay Kulkarni, DC, Leh Simrandeep Singh, President LBA, Dr. Tondup Tsewang, President, LGA Geshe Konchok Namgial, SE PWD, Executive Engineers from all wings of PWD, Dy. SP, officers of Rural Dev. Deptt and members of LBA Youth and president All Ladakh Tour operator Association.
The CEC while addressing the meeting said that it is an opportunity for Leh to host Kalachakra next year and there should be no lapses in preparations and arrangements in all respects. He said that 150,000 to 2 lacs devotees expected to be visited Ladakh during the sermon and it is a big responsibility of LAHDC and the District Administration for overall arrangements. He said that LAHDC is spending Rs 8 crore on infrastructure development at Jivetsal.
Welcoming the Army Officers the CEC expressed his gratitude to Indian Army that they are always with us and said that it is not possible to make the arrangements successful without the support of Army. He sought Army supports in certain arrangements like creation of infrastructure, tentage, transportation, Medical camp, drinking water facilities etc. to make the events a grand success.
Major General Sanjay Kulkarni assured the CEC and Presidents LBA and LGA to extend their full support to make the arrangements a grand success. He asked the President LBA/LGA to identify the works which are needed to be done through army so that the Army can start the earth works during winter season, He also put forth some valuable suggestions to conduct the sermon peacefully.
Maj. Gen. Kulkarni once again assured the CEC that Army is fully determined to procure maximum agricultural products including vegetables and fruits from locals producers in future too according to the availability of the items.
The Deputy Commissioner, Leh Simrandeep sing while addressing the meeting said that the district administration preparing a bright plan from Air port to Jivetsl which will be completed in the Med of January 2014. He requested all the stakeholders to work co-ordinately in transparency manner.
LBA president Dr. Tundup Tsewang while speaking in the meeting said that Army is the main stake holder for supporting the district administration. He expressed highly thankful to Army, District administration, Minister for Urban Development Nawang Rgzin Jora, NGOs for supporting the organisers as the LBA and LGGA are the main organisers for Kalachakra.
Later the CEC along with GOC also visited the 19th Bakula Shradhanjali Park where the statue of 19th Bakula Rinpoche would be installed.
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