NUBRA, OCT 27: Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, IAS, chaired a meeting of the District Level Border Issues and Action Committee on Tuesday to review key developmental priorities in the strategically important border region, with particular emphasis on border village development, tourism promotion, road connectivity and land settlement issues.
The meeting brought together senior civil and police officials and representatives of security and intelligence agencies to deliberate on challenges affecting border areas and explore measures to accelerate development through improved inter-agency coordination.
Discussions focused on the Rural Development Project under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving development prospects in border villages. The participants also reviewed road development requirements and land settlement matters, which remain important for improving connectivity, facilitating public access and supporting sustainable economic activity in the region.
The committee deliberated on the need for coordinated efforts among the concerned departments and agencies to address local issues, streamline implementation of development initiatives and ensure that the specific requirements of border communities receive due attention.
Tourism promotion emerged as an important area of discussion, considering Nubra’s potential to attract visitors and generate livelihood opportunities for local residents. Improved infrastructure, better road connectivity and coordinated planning are essential to supporting tourism while strengthening the region’s overall development framework.
The meeting also underscored the importance of addressing land settlement-related issues and resolving field-level concerns through coordination among the concerned authorities. Effective implementation of development projects in border areas requires timely communication, clear identification of priorities and cooperation among administrative, security and other relevant agencies.
Senior Superintendent of Police Nubra, Stanzin Losal, attended the meeting along with representatives of the Intelligence Bureau, ITBP North West Frontier and CID Ladakh.
The participation of civil administration, police and security and intelligence agencies provided a coordinated platform to discuss developmental concerns and issues relating to border areas.
The meeting reaffirmed the administration’s focus on strengthening border village infrastructure, improving connectivity, promoting tourism and addressing local concerns through coordinated planning and implementation of development initiatives across Nubra district.
