Chief Secretary reviews implementation of Vibrant Village Programme in Ladakh.

Chief Secretary reviews implementation of Vibrant Village Programme in Ladakh.
Leh, 20 January 2026: The Chief Secretary, UT-Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review the implementation and progress of the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP).
During the meeting, a detailed presentation was delivered by the Deputy Commissioner/Nodal Officer, VVP, Romil Singh, on the components of the Vibrant Village Programme, including its focus areas, targeted outcomes, and the overall infrastructure profile of the villages covered under the programme.
Shri Kundra also conducted a detailed review of the projects proposed and submitted under the VVP, along with the status of works approved so far.
The Chief Secretary directed that a comprehensive assessment of the infrastructure in the identified villages be carried out through the concerned Block Development Officers (BDOs) to ensure an accurate, ground level evaluation and effective implementation of projects.
Further, Shri Kundra reviewed the status of projects of the health department approved under convergence with the National Health Mission (NHM) and assessed the progress of initiatives of the Education department under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
The meeting also discussed the construction of Craft Centres for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the programme, during which the Chief Secretary emphasised the need to ensure their proper functionality and utilisation for livelihood generation.
Shri Kundra emphasised the importance of interdepartmental coordination, the timely execution of approved works, and outcome-oriented implementation to achieve the objectives of the Vibrant Village Programme and enhance the quality of life in border villages.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner/Secretary, Dr. Laltinkhuma Franklin: Administrative Secretary, Tourism, Sanjit Rodrigues; Administrative Secretary, Agriculture, Bhupesh Chaudhary; Administrative Secretary, Rural Development/S&TW, Shashanka Ala; Administrative Secretary, School Education, Bhanu Prabha; Administrative Secretary, PWD, Michael M. D’Souza; Administrative Secretary PDD, Rudra Goud; Administrative Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Moses Kunzang; Deputy Commissioner, Leh/Nodal Officer VVP, Romil Sing Donk; Director, School Education; Director, Health & Medical Education; Chief Planning Officer, Leh and Joint Director, Planning.