Training Programme for Returning Officers, Assistant Returning Officers and Master Trainers for Panchayat Elections 2026 Covering Leh, Sham, Nubra and Changthang.

Training Programme for Returning Officers, Assistant Returning Officers and Master Trainers for Panchayat Elections 2026 Covering Leh, Sham, Nubra and Changthang.
Leh, October 23, 2026: In connection with the forthcoming Panchayat Elections 2026 in the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department organised a comprehensive training programme today for designated Returning Officers (ROs), Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) and 10 nominated Officers/Officials from each of the districts covered, namely Leh, Sham, Nubra and Changthang, at the Resource Centre, Rural Development Department, Agling, Leh.
The training programme was conducted as part of the Training of Trainers (ToT) initiative to familiarise the designated officers with election-related procedures and responsibilities for the smooth and efficient conduct of the forthcoming Panchayat Elections.
The training session was conducted by Consultant and Resource Person, Mohd. Yusuf. Shri Saqib Sharief Khan, JKAS, District Panchayat Officer, Leh, also addressed the participants and highlighted the importance of effective coordination and preparedness for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Panchayat Elections 2026.
The training covered key aspects of the election process, including scrutiny of nomination papers, withdrawal of candidature, allotment of election symbols, preparation of ballot papers and arrangements for polling. Emphasis was also laid on the importance of proper documentation, maintenance of election records, handling of election materials and ensuring the necessary arrangements for the polling process.
The programme aimed to strengthen the preparedness of the designated officers and Master Trainers and equip them with the necessary understanding to facilitate the smooth, orderly and efficient conduct of the forthcoming Panchayat Elections 2026.