LEH: The Ladakh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has welcomed the constitution of a High Powered Committee to discuss the safeguards for the union territory.
Addressing a press conference, Ladakh BJP president Phuntsog Stanzin said that by setting up this panel, the Centre government has respected the sentiments and aspirations of the people of Ladakh.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday constituted a high-powered committee to discuss safeguards for Union Territory of Ladakh.
According to an order, the committee will be headed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanad Rai.
As per the order, the committee has been set up to discuss measures to protect the region’s unique culture and language taking into consideration its geographical location and its strategic importance.
MHA sets up MoS Home led panel for land, employment safeguards for Ladakh
The committee will also discuss measures to ensure protection of land and employment for the people of Ladakh, the order states.
It will also discuss measures for inclusive development and employment generation in the region empowerment of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Leh and Kargil.
