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President of India graces the foundation day celebrations of UT Ladakh
The President of India, Droupadi
Murmu graced the Foundation Day celebrations of UT Ladakh at
Leh today (October 31, 2023).
Speaking on the occasion, the President expressed
happiness that her first visit to Ladakh as President of India is taking place
on its Foundation Day.
The President noted that Ladakh is making rapid
multidimensional development. She appreciated the people of Ladakh for moving
forward on the path of progress. She noted that the Autonomous Hill Development
Councils of Leh and Kargil have continuously strengthened the grassroots
democracy and have taken meaningful steps for the development of Ladakh,
especially for the youth employment.
The President said that the budget provisions for
Ladakh have been increased five times by the Central Government during the last
four years. This shows the commitment of the Government for the development of
Ladakh.
The President said that Ladakh has to be taken
forward on the path of development while preserving the natural beauty of the
region and maintaining the distinct identity of its people. She was happy to
note that a lot of emphasis is being laid on the infrastructure development to
increase the connectivity of Ladakh. Many new policies have been implemented.
She stated that these steps are resulting in the economic progress of Ladakh,
especially the development of tourism. But, at the same time, keeping this
region clean is a priority for all of us. Emphasis should be on Sustainable
Tourism and Responsible Tourism.
The President said that many steps have been taken
in line with the goal of developing Ladakh as a Carbon Neutral Region. Public
Sector Undertakings have started work for the development of Green Energy. She
noted that the world's first High Altitude Green Hydrogen Fueling Station is
being set up in Leh by NTPC. Recently, the Central Government has approved the
Green Energy Corridor Project in Ladakh. Under this project, Renewable Energy
Projects with a capacity of 13000 MW will be connected to the POWER GRID
through Inter-State Transmission System.
The President wished that in the journey of
building a developed India by the year 2047, Ladakh remains at the leading
position in the country on the parameters of Economic, Environmental and Human
Development.