Political News

The Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh organized a state-level celebration of Veer Bal Diwas 2025 to honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of children. The programme commenced with the live telecast of the Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu’s address, during which she conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. The event was graced by Deputy Commissioner Leh, Shri Romil Singh Donk (IAS), who attended as the Guest of Honour. Other dignitaries present included Smt. Kunzes Angmo, Director, Social and Tribal Welfare Department; Shri A.G. Zargar, DPO (ICDS) Leh; Shri Safder Bhat, District Social Welfare Officer/ District Child Protection Officer Leh; Dr. Subrath Sharma, Dean Academics. Director Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Kunzes Angmo, also briefed the audience on various activities conducted across Child Care Institutions (CCIs) in UT Ladakh as part of the Veer Bal Diwas observance, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to child welfare and empowerment.

A ceremonial Guard of Honour was accorded to the Chief Secretary, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, at the UT Secretariat, Leh, today on the occasion of his superannuation, in recognition of his distinguished and dedicated service to the Union Territory of Ladakh. Senior officers and officials of the UT Administration were present on the occasion and paid tribute to Dr. Kotwal’s exemplary leadership and commitment to public service. The Guard of Honour marked the Administration’s appreciation of his contributions towards strengthening governance and advancing administrative reforms in the Union Territory. The UT Administration of Ladakh conveyed its gratitude for his invaluable service and extended best wishes to Dr. Pawan Kotwal for a healthy and fulfilling post-retirement life.