Kiran Rijiju outlines significant development plans for Ladakh

Kargil, July 14: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiran Rijiju, has outlined significant development plans for Ladakh in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a threefold acceleration of developmental efforts during his third term.

Rijiju arrived on a two day visit to Ladakh UT first time after taking the charge of Ministry of Minority Affairs. On Saturday the Union Minister visited Leh and on Sunday visited Kargil district.

During the Beneficiary Interaction Programme of the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) at TFC Kargil, Minister Rijiju highlighted several key initiatives aimed at enhancing the socio-economic status of minorities in the region. He announced the establishment of a cultural centre in Kargil, designed to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of minority communities. “ This centre will be developed in collaboration with an educational institution, providing both cultural and educational support,” the Union Minister said. During the programme he handed over a sanction letter for Rs 10 crores under the NMDFC to Safdar Ali, General Manager of SIDCO Ladakh. The Minister interacted with beneficiaries of the NMDFC schemes, expressing his personal commitment to the development of Ladakh. He assured the community that their suggestions and demands would be addressed, with plans to announce a special package for Kargil during his next visit.

Meanwhile, later the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, expressed his sentiments as he attended Muharram Majlis at Kargil. Member of Parliament Ladakh Mohammad Haneefa Jan, Chief executive Councillor LAHDC Kargil Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Shrikant Suse, SSP Kargil Shree Raam, BJP leader Haji Anayt Ali and other religious scholars were present. “I’m deeply touched by my account of the Muharram Majlis at Kargil during my visit.” “ The eternal peace and harmony experienced, along with the profound message of Karbala shared by Hazrat Imam Hussain 1,300 years ago, are a testament to the enduring power of faith and sacrifice,” Rijiju posted on X.

Stressing the significance of unity and understanding within community, Rijiju said further: “Meeting with esteemed leaders like President JUIAK Ladakh, Sheikh Nazir Mehdi Mohammadi and Chairman IKMT Kargil Sheikh Sadiq Rajai, as well as other religious scholars, reinforces the importance of unity and understanding within our community.” “Let us continue to be inspired by the timeless teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain and strive for peace and harmony in our lives,” he concluded.