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    Hospitality And Protocol

    1. Hospitality and Protocol Department

    Primary Responsibilities:

    – Official Courtesies:- Extending formal hospitality to State Guest dignitaries visiting the region
    – Protocol Arrangements:- Ensuring seamless execution of all protocol-related activities
    – Reception Services: –Managing welcome and reception of visiting dignitaries
    – Accommodation Coordination:- Arranging suitable lodging for official guests
    – Transportation Management:- Providing transportation services for dignitaries
    – Event Coordination:- Organizing and managing official events and functions

    ### Operational Framework:-
    All activities are conducted in accordance with established Government norms and procedures to maintain protocol standards.

    ## 2. Estate Department

     Primary Responsibilities:-
    – Property Management-: Oversight of Government residential and non-residential buildings
    – Maintenance Services:- Ensuring proper upkeep and maintenance of Government properties
    – Allotment Administration:- Managing the allocation of Government accommodation
    – Building Management:- Supervision of all Government-owned buildings and properties

    ### Key Function:-
    Providing suitable Government accommodation to officers and officials deputed to the UT of Ladakh, ensuring their smooth relocation and settlement.

    ## Interdepartmental Coordination
    Both departments work collaboratively to ensure:
    – Seamless hospitality services for official guests
    – Proper accommodation facilities for Government personnel
    – Compliance with established administrative procedures
    – Efficient resource utilization

    ## Contact Information

    Ladakh Officials Contact Information

    Secretariat Level

    S.No. Name of the Officer/Official Designation Contact Number E. mail
    01 Sh. Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, (IAS) Administrative Secretary, Hospitality and Protocol/Estate Department 01982-259220 admsecyhnpestatesutl@gmail.com
    02 Ms. Huma Khan, JKAS Under Secretary, Hospitality and Protocol/Estate Department huma.khan@jk.gov.in

    Directorate Level

    S.No. Name of the Officer/Official Designation Contact Number E. mail
    01 Sh. Zakir Hussain, JKAS Joint Director, Hospitality and Protocol/Estate Department zakirsamrah.123@k.gov.in
    02 Sh. Tsewang Chosgain Accounts officer, Hospitality and Protocol/Estate Department tsewang.chosgain2@ladakh.gov
    03 Sh. Imran Ali Statistical Assistant, Hospitality and Protocol/Estate Department imran.ali8567@ladakh.gov.in
    General Administration Department
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    Order No: 315-LA(GAD) of 2026:-Allocation of Departments to Sh. Tsewang Tharchin, IA&AS reg. 06/07/2026
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    Order No.: 314-LA(GAD) of 2026:-Constitution of District Level NCORD Committees in UT of Ladakh. 06/07/2026
    Accessible Version : View (763 KB) 
    Order No: 312 – LA(GAD) of 2026:-Apportionment of Manpower between Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union territory of Ladakh. 02/07/2026
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    Order No.: 308- LA (GAD) of 2026:-Adoption of e-Gazette in the Union territory of Ladakh for publication of notifications, orders, standing rules & regulations. 29/06/2026
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    Circular No: 09- LA (GAD) of 2026:-Ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUP), plastic water bottles and prevention of littering in the UT of Ladakh. 29/06/2026
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    OFFICE MEMORANDUM:- Specialized Training Programme on ‘Public Procurement in Government (DPR, RFP & Contract Management)’, for the officials of UT Government of Ladakh. 25/06/2026
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    Order No: 307-LA(GAD) of 2026:- Allocation of Departments to Sh. Himanshu Gupta, IAS (AGMUT 2012) … reg. 25/06/2026
    Accessible Version : View (263 KB) 
    Order No: 298 – LA (GAD) of 2026:-Appointment of Public Information Officer (PIO) & First Appellate Authority (FAA) under RTI, 2005. 22/06/2026
    Accessible Version : View (377 KB) 
    Order No: 283-LA (GAD) of 2026:-Constitution of Empowered Committee for implementation of Priority Areas PA-4, PA-20 and PA-21 under the Deregulation Exercise. 16/06/2026
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    Order No .: 278-LA (GAD) of 2026:- Transfer and Posting of Private Secretary. 05/06/2026
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