Leh: CEC/Chairman, LAHDC, Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson inaugurated a micro-irrigation (drip/sprinkler) system in presence of Executive Councillor, Agriculture, Stanzin Chosphel at Kulum Yokma .
The micro-irrigation system is spread over 45 kanals and implemented by the Department of Agriculture under the Special Development Package (SDP) 2021-22.
CEC Gyalson stressed the importance of farming and other land-based activities for a sustainable future for Ladakh. He assured of the Council’s support in overcoming such impacts of water crises as seen in Kulum Yokma.
EC Chosphel expressed gratitude to the leadership and efforts of CEC Gyalson in resolving the hardships faced by the people of Kulum due to water scarcity.
Councillor Igoo, Sonam Thardot express his gratitude to the Chairman, EC Agriculture and officers of Agriculture Department Leh for their efforts in establishing the micro-irrigation system at a place like Kulum.
