Mimang Si sJabstok Outreach Programme Held at Murtse Colony Committee Hall on 16 December 2025.

Mimang Si sJabstok Outreach Programme Held at Murtse Colony Committee Hall on 16 December 2025.
The outreach programme “Mimang Si sJabstok” was successfully conducted on 16 December 2025 at the Murtse Colony Committee Hall, witnessing active participation from residents of Targyasling, Murtse, Norgyasling, and New Leh. The programme aimed to enhance transparency, citizen awareness, and direct interaction between the public and various government departments.
Addressing the gathering, Nodal Officer Ghulam Mohd, Assistant Director, Rural Development Department, Leh, highlighted the objective of the programme, emphasizing that it provides a platform for citizens to place grievances and developmental concerns directly before the concerned departments for timely redressal. He expressed gratitude to all participating officers and officials, the four Nambardars, and members of the public for their active involvement.
During the interaction, several area-specific issues were raised. The Nambardars of the four localities collectively submitted a memorandum to the Nodal Officer highlighting concerns related to land allotment; construction of a community hall; requirement of an electric transformer; installation of solar street lights; street dog issues; sewage water management; relocation of the HP cylinder depot; construction of a library at New Leh; development of a footpath from Tharpaling to the Police Station Housing Colony; removal of defunct electric poles; resurfacing of internal roads; and development of a public park at Murtse Colony. The Municipal Committee (MC) and the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department took note of these issues for further action.
Various departments briefed the public on ongoing schemes and services. The Social Welfare Department informed participants about pension schemes for the elderly, widows, and divorced women; subsidies for accessible homes; tricycle scooters; hearing aids; and student scholarships. The ICDS Department explained provisions related to supplementary nutrition, immunisation, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) benefits for pregnant and lactating mothers.
The Power Development Department (PDD) highlighted subsidies under the Rooftop Solar Scheme, including provisions for vendor engagement. The Cooperative Department shared information regarding the upcoming Losar Sale, while the Agriculture Department briefed the public on polycarbonate greenhouses, PM-Kisan, and Kisan Credit Card schemes. The Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Soil Conservation, and Labour Departments also apprised participants of their respective schemes, including the issuance of job cards under the labour sector.
The Education Department provided updates on school admissions, mid-day meals, and the Ladakh Model School Initiative. The Forest Department informed participants about urban park development, registration for wood-related businesses, and the provision of wood for cremation purposes. The Revenue Department clarified that land allotment issues are being addressed under the prevailing land policy, while the Municipal Committee discussed matters related to street lighting.
Kifayat Hussan, Manager, CFL Project, briefed participants on the unclaimed funds campaign “Your Money, Your Right” under the Depository Education Awareness (DEA) Fund of the RBI, the use of the UDGAM portal for faster settlement of unclaimed deposits, PMEGP, Re-KYC, and social security schemes such as PMSBY and PMJJBY. He also shared important inputs on cyber fraud prevention and the safe use of digital payment platforms.
Concluding the programme, the Nodal Officer reiterated that all grievances raised would be forwarded to the concerned departments for appropriate action. On-the-spot services were also provided, including 8 ration card additions, 11 e-KYC updates, 1 ration card transfer, Aadhaar updation, and 38 NCD screenings conducted by the Health Department, benefitting local residents.
The programme reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to responsive governance and inclusive development through direct public engagement