leh: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, reaffirming his commitment to the Union Territory’s overall development.
During his meeting with the Prime Minister, Saxena briefed him on the steps being taken to accelerate development in Ladakh and assured that the administration is fully committed to realising the Prime Minister’s vision of holistic growth for the region.
He emphasised that with continued support from the Centre, Ladakh will be positioned as a prominent destination on the global tourism map.
In his first meeting with the Prime Minister after assuming office, the Lieutenant Governor also discussed key issues related to infrastructure development, tourism expansion and sustainable growth. He expressed confidence that sustained cooperation from the central government would help fast-track development initiatives in the Union Territory.
Saxena also held a separate meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, where discussions focused on the prevailing security situation in Ladakh, along with strategic and infrastructure-related concerns. He appreciated the support extended by the armed forces to the people of Ladakh and expressed optimism about achieving new milestones in development with the Centre’s guidance.
Notably, Saxena assumed charge as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on March 13. Since taking office, he has been actively engaging with officials and stakeholders to address public concerns and is now holding key meetings in the national capital to push forward Ladakh’s development agenda.
