Kargil Beautification Drive Intensifies: Unused Poles, Overhead Wires Removed from Key Town Areas.

Kargil, May 20, 2026: Continuing the ongoing beautification and clearance drive in Kargil town, the District Administration today started the extraction of unused electric poles and unnecessary overhead wires from Lok Niwas Kargil towards Baroo Main Bazar via Titichumik.
The drive was carried out under the supervision of ADDC Kargil, Ghulam Mohd, as part of the larger initiative launched on the directions of Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, to improve the aesthetic appearance of Kargil town and ensure smooth movement for commuters.
During today’s operation, several unused poles and redundant wires were removed from different locations along the route. Officials informed that around 40 more unused poles have been identified in the area and will be extracted in the coming days in a phased manner.
The administration stated that the drive is being conducted with the cooperation of the Municipal Committee Kargil, Revenue Department, Power Development Department, BSNL and other telecom agencies. Authorities also appealed to the public to cooperate during the ongoing campaign aimed at making Kargil cleaner, safer and more visually appealing.