Ladakh Team Seeks Centre’s Nod for Agham Power Project
Tashi Gyalson-led team raises energy and civil services issues in meeting with Dr Jitendra Singh.
- Ladakh delegation meets Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi.
- Agham Hydroelectric Project on Shyok River discussed.
- Minister assures issues will be examined.
- Civil services concerns of Ladakh aspirants also raised.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 6th Feb: A delegation from the Union Territory of Ladakh met Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi to press for early movement on the proposed Agham Hydroelectric Project and to raise key administrative concerns.
The delegation, led by former Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Tashi Gyalson, discussed major development priorities affecting the region.
During the meeting, the team highlighted the progress and preparatory work related to the Agham Hydroelectric Project, a proposed power initiative on the Shyok River. The delegation outlined the technical groundwork already completed, including earlier studies, and stressed the importance of the project for strengthening local power infrastructure and meeting Ladakh’s growing energy needs.
They informed the minister that the project had reached a crucial stage and required coordinated follow-up to move ahead.
Dr Jitendra Singh acknowledged the significance of hydropower for Ladakh’s unique geographical and climatic conditions. He said the issues raised by the delegation would be examined within the appropriate institutional framework, keeping technical and procedural requirements in view.
The delegation also raised concerns relating to candidates from Ladakh appearing in the Civil Services Examination. Issues discussed earlier with the Department of Personnel and Training and the Union Public Service Commission were brought to the minister’s notice.
The minister took note of the representations and assured that the concerns would be considered.
The meeting reflected ongoing engagement between Ladakh’s representatives and the Union government to address infrastructure gaps and administrative challenges, with projects like the Agham Hydroelectric Project seen as key to the region’s sustainable development.
