Just a day after the formation of five new districts in Ladakh, the Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) in these districts so that the administrative works commence immediately. With this prompt action, posts of DCs and SPs in all five new districts – Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass – have been filled.
“This decisive move is aimed at ensuring immediate operationalisation of governance structures, strengthening law and order, and bringing administration closer to the people, particularly in remote and far-flung areas” an official statement said.
The Lieutenant Governor exhorted the newly appointed officials to take charge of their respective districts without any delay. He urged them to work with full vigour and dedication to fulfil the aspirations of the people and work towards the inclusive development of the districts.
Saxena said that the remaining posts of subordinate officials will also be filled on priority, apart from fulfilling the logistical requirements, to ensure their smooth and effective functioning. He added that a robust administrative framework is being put in place to support long-term governance and development goals to translate the vision of district creation into tangible benefits for the people.