CEC Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Meets Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju in Leh.

CEC Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Meets Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju in Leh.
Discussions focus on Central Minority Schemes, Minority Hostels in Kargil, and Haj Facilitation
Kargil, May 05, 2026: Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, held a productive meeting with Hon’ble Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Government of India, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in Leh.
During the meeting, CEC Dr. Akhoon strongly emphasised the importance of ensuring that the benefits of all Central Government schemes pertaining to minority welfare reach the people of Kargil in full measure. He urged the Hon’ble Minister to take special interest in expediting the sanctioning of Minority Hostels in Kargil, stressing that such infrastructure would provide crucial support to students from minority communities pursuing education and would serve as a significant step toward their overall development and empowerment.
CEC Dr. Akhoon also expressed sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Union Minister for the smooth and seamless facilitation of Haj arrangements for the pilgrims from Ladakh, acknowledging the efforts of the Ministry in ensuring a comfortable and organised Haj journey. He further highlighted the need to make Haj facilities more accessible to the people of the region and called for continued support in this regard.
The discussions were held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, with both sides expressing mutual interest in furthering the welfare of the people of Kargil. The meeting was considered fruitful, and it is hoped that the issues raised by CEC Dr. Akhoon will receive early and favourable consideration from the Union Ministry.