STATE TIMES NEWS
Leh: Sandwiched between two major high altitude passes of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Photoksar village in Leh district got electricity for the first time, triggering lifetime joy and happiness among its residents. As cities across the country adopt the latest technological advancements, residents of this hamlet are celebrating getting electricity for the first time post Independence.Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh Tashi Gyalson inaugurated the NHPC powergrid line for Photoksar village on Sunday, Power Development department (PDD) officials said. A village resident, whose joy knew no bounds, said the electricity supply would help his children do well in their studies. Gyalson said it is because of the visionary initiatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who launched the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, and the energetic efforts of Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal that after 70 years of darkness, the village like Photoksar got electrified.“We thank PM Modi and our MP for electrifying this remotest village. I feel very lucky to inaugurate this power line within one month after becoming the councillor of the area and later CEC, he said. He also assured to electrify five more hamlets – Yulchung, Nyraks, Skyumpata, Lingshed and Dipling – in the coming years. Talking about the upcoming telecommunication facilities in Singhey-Lakok area after 70 years, Gyalson said work on installation of Jio towers at Photoksar is underway. He also promised to install more mobile towers in remaining villages of the area in the future. Regarding electrification of remote villages of Leh district, CEC hoped that all other villages of Nubra, Changthang and Sham will also be connected with Northern Grid in the shortest possible time.
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Withheld some a/cs within India, to continue advocating right of free expression: Twitter
New generation ICD with latest technology implanted at SSH Jammu
Arthritis drug no better than standard care for severe COVID-19, says study
India asks WhatsApp to withdraw changes to privacy policy
People shouldn’t hesitate to get vaccinated, listen to scientists: Delhi’s 1st COVID patient
Gold tumbles Rs 522, silver crashes Rs 1,822
PNB Housing Finance, Yes Bank sign strategic co-lending pact for retail home loans
Rupee slumps 16 paise to 72.99 against US dollar in early trade
China fixes over 6 per cent as target for GDP in 2021
Rupee slumps 29 paise to 73.76 against US dollar in early trade
Download 10Cric Casino app, and enjoy Indias most popular casino games, directly on your mobile!
Gamble with real money online! Play Indias favourite casino games at 7Jackpots.com, Indias most trusted online casino site.
© 2020 State Times Daily Newspaper | Powered by Ideogram Technology Solutions [P] Ltd.