Advisor UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal chairs a meeting of the Governing Council of the Ladakh Skill Development Mission

Leh, April 23, 2024: The 4th Governing Council Meeting of the Ladakh Skill Development Mission convened under the chairmanship of Dr. Pawan Kotwal IAS, Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and Chairperson of Governing Council LSDM. The meeting took place on April 23, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the conference hall, ground floor, Civil Secretariat Leh.

A comprehensive presentation was delivered by Abied Hussain, Officer on Special Duty to the Commissioner/Secretary of the Technical Department, highlighting the activities undertaken by the Mission (LSDM) during the fiscal year 2023-2024.

The meeting agenda included the utilization of funds for the fiscal year 2023-24, achievements of LSDM, approval and finalisation of the action plan of LSDM for the fiscal year 2024-25.

Key accomplishments of LSDM during 2023-24 were discussed, including the establishment and functioning of Skill Laboratories in six-degree colleges across UT Ladakh, conducting skill training programs for ITI pass outs/ ITI ongoing trainees in premier institutes of the country (outside UT Ladakh), training for specially-abled persons & TOT of ITI trainers outside Ladakh in different trades.

Additionally, collaborations with Usha International Limited and the Directorate of Social and Tribal Welfare Ladakh resulted in the establishment of Usha Silai Training Centers at 13 Anganwadi centers, aimed at promoting livelihood opportunities for rural women.

The implementation of Centrally sponsored schemes such as PM Vishwakarma and PMKVY 4.0 was also highlighted, with successful training and certification of candidates in various trades and courses and ongoing training under the schemes.

During the meeting, Dr. Pawan Kotwal emphasized the importance of traditional crafts and stressed on training in technical courses such as solar technician, home stay, spinning & E-vehicles.

The meeting was attended by Commissioner/Secretary Technical Education & Skill Development Department/Higher Education Department/Social Welfare Department Ladakh, Administrative Secretary of Planning Development and Monitoring Department/Agriculture, Horticulture & Floriculture Department/Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Administrative Secretary Tourism and Culture Department, Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC Leh & Kargil, Additional Secretary Finance Department,

Regional Director, RDSDE JK and Ladakh MSDE, GoI, Joint Director RDSDE, Regional Head NSDC and State Engagement Officer NSDC Ladakh, Chief Accounts Officer Technical Education and Skill Development Department, Under Secretary Industries and Commerce Department, Under Secretary Rural Development & PR Department, , Deputy Director Planning Department,  District Agriculture Officer Agriculture Department Ladakh, Assistant Director Animal Husbandry Department.