DC Kargil chairs meeting on border issues, directs departments to expedite development works

Kargil, October 28: Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS chaired a meeting of the District Level Action Committee on border issues today in his office chamber reviewing security coordination, emergency preparedness and developmental works in border villages.

The meeting was attended by the Senior Superintendent of Police Kargil, Army representatives, Additional Deputy Commissioner, senior officers of PWD, PHE, PDD, KDA, Rural Development, Health, Tourism and other concerned departments.

During the meeting, the DC stressed effective coordination among the district administration, security agencies, the Indian Army and concerned departments for addressing border-related challenges.

The SSP Kargil was asked to identify area-specific security concerns, prepare an SOP for an integrated security grid and strengthen real-time intelligence sharing and coordination among security agencies and local communities.

The meeting also decided to establish a dedicated cell under the ADC Kargil for coordination with the Indian Army and constitute a committee to prepare a comprehensive Civil Defence Plan for border areas.

Regarding development under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), departments were directed to submit all pending Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by November 2, 2026. PWD and the Health Department were specifically asked to submit pending DPRs within one week.

The meeting further emphasized livelihood generation, skill development, educational activities in government schools, construction of community bunkers and saturation of government flagship schemes in VVP villages. All departments were directed to submit village-wise reports on scheme saturation.

Kargil, October 28: Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS chaired a meeting of the District Level Action Committee on border issues today in his office chamber reviewing security coordination, emergency preparedness and developmental works in border villages.

The meeting was attended by the Senior Superintendent of Police Kargil, Army representatives, Additional Deputy Commissioner, senior officers of PWD, PHE, PDD, KDA, Rural Development, Health, Tourism and other concerned departments.

During the meeting, the DC stressed effective coordination among the district administration, security agencies, the Indian Army and concerned departments for addressing border-related challenges.

The SSP Kargil was asked to identify area-specific security concerns, prepare an SOP for an integrated security grid and strengthen real-time intelligence sharing and coordination among security agencies and local communities.

The meeting also decided to establish a dedicated cell under the ADC Kargil for coordination with the Indian Army and constitute a committee to prepare a comprehensive Civil Defence Plan for border areas.

Regarding development under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), departments were directed to submit all pending Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by November 2, 2026. PWD and the Health Department were specifically asked to submit pending DPRs within one week.

The meeting further emphasized livelihood generation, skill development, educational activities in government schools, construction of community bunkers and saturation of government flagship schemes in VVP villages. All departments were directed to submit village-wise reports on scheme saturation.