KARGIL: Administrative Secretary, Social and Tribal Welfare Department, UT Ladakh, Nidhi Malik (IAS), on Monday reviewed the progress of key under-construction welfare institutions at Upper Plateau, Kurbathang in Kargil, directing executing agencies to expedite the remaining works while ensuring strict adherence to quality and safety standards.
Accompanied by District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) Kargil, Dr. Sarwar Shahzad (JKAS), the Administrative Secretary inspected the ongoing construction of the Observation-cum-Special Home, Open Shelter, Old Age Home and Working Women Hostel. The visit was aimed at assessing the pace of work and verifying that the projects are being executed in accordance with approved plans and prescribed specifications.
During the inspection, Malik stressed the need to complete all pending works and procedural formalities within the stipulated timeframe. She instructed the executing agencies that the institutions should be handed over only after full compliance with the approved Detailed Project Report (DPR) and all mandated quality and safety norms.
Highlighting the significance of the projects, the Administrative Secretary said the institutions would play a crucial role in strengthening the social welfare infrastructure of the Union Territory by providing care, protection and support to vulnerable sections of society, including children in need of care and protection, working women and senior citizens.
She underscored the Social and Tribal Welfare Department’s commitment to enhancing the child protection and social welfare delivery system in Ladakh under the framework of Mission Vatsalya, adding that the timely operationalisation of these facilities would improve access to institutional care and welfare services across the region.
The inspection was also attended by the Accounts Officer of the Social and Tribal Welfare Department, the Chairperson of the Child Welfare Committee, Kargil; officials from the District Social Welfare Office; and representatives of the executing agencies, who reviewed the progress of the projects and discussed measures for their early completion.
