“Mimangs-si-sJabstok” Public Outreach Camp Successfully Conducted in Skampari A Community Hall, Leh Ladakh
Leh, December 13, 2025:
The administration successfully conducted a major public outreach camp under the banner “Mimangs-si-sJabstok”
(Administration at Your Doorstep) today at the Skampari A Community Hall, Leh Ladakh.
The extensive exercise covered the Skampari A areas, including Skynos Gogsum, Skampari A, Soldier Board, Nurbuling, and Sabu Lababs, aiming to bring governmental services and schemes directly to the residents.
The camp was spearheaded by Zonal Soil Conservation Officer Leh, Mohammad Ali, who welcomed the large gathering and oversaw the introductions of officials from a wide range of departments. Each department delivered comprehensive briefings on their respective initiatives, ongoing projects, and available schemes.
The Power Development Department (PDD) highlighted the benefits of the flagship PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, detailing the provision of free electricity through rooftop solar installations. Systems ranging from 1 kW to 10 kW were noted as available for eligible beneficiaries. PDD also promoted the Ladakh Bijli App, urging the public to use the easily accessible platform for bill payments to save valuable time.
Updates on infrastructural development were provided by the R&B Department, which addressed ongoing projects and tackled long-pending grievances from Nimalung residents concerning water, roads, sewerage, and parking issues, including illegal roadside parking and the unresolved road to Polo Ground-Manaylhang. The department assured the public of appropriate and timely action. Concerns raised by residents about the Spampari-Nubra road, specifically the need for speed breakers and dedicated footpaths, were also duly noted for planning.
The PHE Department discussed practical challenges related to uphill water supply in areas like Skampari due to pressure issues, informing residents that a new scheme will soon be introduced to resolve these recurring problems. The department also previewed upcoming online services designed for water-related registrations and complaint filing.
Focusing on environmental sustainability, the Forest Department briefed the public on community plantation schemes, the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, and Mission Life (Lifestyle for Environment). Officials strongly encouraged residents to plant trees within their own campuses, stressing that such efforts in areas like Skampari would be crucial for controlling pollution, creating vital green spaces to reduce health risks, and improving overall air quality. They further emphasised the need to avoid the burning of plastic waste, promote segregation at the source, and send recyclables for reuse to actively protect the fragile environment.
The camp also served as a critical platform for financial inclusion and social security enrollment. CFL staff conducted essential awareness drives, explaining crucial government-backed insurance and pension schemes. On the spot, they provided direct linkages for eligible residents under popular schemes, logging seven new enrollments in total:
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) (accidental death/disability insurance): 5 linkages.
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) (life insurance): 1 linkage.
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) (pension benefits on retirement): 1 linkage.
In addition to financial services, the camp facilitated the addition of six new members and processed one change in the Ration Card scheme from Non-Priority Household (NPHH) to Priority Household (PHH).
The Agriculture Department briefed farmers on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PDMC) for comprehensive crop insurance and the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, which ensures the timely provision of credit for agricultural needs. Regarding the stray dog menace, the concerned department confirmed that an ABC company has been deployed for necessary sterilisation and birth control measures. The ICDS Department highlighted crucial schemes supporting child development, nutrition, and welfare for families with young children, while senior citizens were informed about the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY), a pension scheme offering guaranteed returns and financial security.
Residents actively participated, raising significant municipal concerns in Skynos Gogsum, including irregular sweeping and garbage collection leading to roadside waste accumulation. The prevailing stray dog menace was highlighted as a serious safety issue. Furthermore, residents voiced strong concerns about delays in land allotment in Skampari, which currently restricts the initiation of commercial activities like homestays and guesthouses due to permissions being tied to unresolved land issues.
The public delivered a crucial piece of feedback, strongly advising all departments to ensure better coordination and inter-departmental synergy while executing projects. They stressed that a frequent lack of coordination often leads to one department completing new infrastructure only for another to immediately damage it during their own subsequent work. Coordinated efforts, the residents underscored, are essential to create durable, long-lasting infrastructure without unnecessary destruction or public disturbance.
Officers and officials from various departments informed the audience about multiple government initiatives and social welfare schemes. Importantly, several essential public services were delivered onsite, ensuring immediate benefits to the residents. Many grievances received on-spot attention and assurances for timely resolution. The successful programme significantly strengthened the bond between the administration and the community.
Zonal Soil Conservation Officer, Mohammad Ali, concluded the camp by extending his sincere thanks to the public and all officials for their active participation. He assured the public that all their valuable feedbacks and complaints will be carefully considered and forwarded to the concerned official, affirming that appropriate action will be taken on each and every issue and request raised during the camp.
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