The HLG also inquired about the wellbeing of the labours and directed SP Kargil to ensure that the grievances regarded delay in payment of wages is strictly dealt with as per law in a time-bound manner.
Discussions during the inspection highlighted the challenges of the project viz., limited attack points, water seepage and extreme weather conditions for the workers.
Hon'ble Lt Governor appreciated the progress made by Exe Director NHIDCL & team and emphasised the need for continuous efforts to overcome these challenges and ensure the timely completion of the project.
General Manager of NHIDCL, Shiv Kumar, elaborated on the progress of the project with details of the inclusion of exhaust/fresh air ducts, ventilation shafts and lay-bys ensures safety, convenience for users etc.
Hon'ble Lt Gov Brig (Dr) BD Mishra inspected the construction progress of Zoji-La Tunnel in Kargil (Eastern Portal). The project, with 6 km completed out of 13.145 km, is on track for timely completion by Sept 2026.
MP Ladakh, EC Naqvi & Dy. Com Kargil also accompanied the HLG.
He apprised the HLG of impediments in progress of the Kargil Zanskar road owing to land acquisition issues and requested intervention.
The HLG called another meeting of all concerned to find a feasible solution to the issues.
The Executive Director NHIDCL, Padam Kumar called on the Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra at Raj Niwas today and apprised of the progress of Projects bring carried out by them in Ladakh including the crucial Zoji-la Tunnel Project and Kargil-Zanskar road.
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Construction of 2-Lane road with hard shoulder along with rehabilitation and upgradation of section from Km 206.00 to Km 242.00 from Nimbutala to Austin Creek (Package-IV) on NH-223 (New NH-4) in Andaman & Nicobar is in Progress.
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#NHIDCL, PMU-Tamenglong initiated a #RescueOperation with District Administration, #AssamRifles and #CRPF to shift about 200 stranded people from Tamenglong to Imphal in #Manipur.
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Visit of Shri Padam Kumar ADG(Retd.) ED(P) RO-Ladakh,NHIDCL to Zojila Tunnel Eastern Portal on 10th March 2023. @nhidcl@NhidclSrinagar@prasarbharti @radionews_kargi
Shri Padam Kumar , Executive Director RO NHIDCL along with GM PMU Kargil and DGM(LA), meet Chief Engineer Project Vijayak in Kargil today and discussed common work matters @nhidcl
A delegation led by the Executive Director(P), NHIDCL, RO-Ladakh on land acquisition and forest clearance for KZ road NH 301 called on DC kargil @santoshsukhdeve
and request on intervention on LA &FC of KZ road.@nhidcl@DIPR_Leh@DIPR_Kargil@LAHDC_Kgl
Meeting with Hon'ble MP Ladakh, Shri Jamyang Tsering Namgyal & reviewed on the progress of ongoing major projects like KZ-road,Zojila Tunnel & Infra projects under RO-Ladakh.Shri Padam Kumar,ADG (Retd.)ED(P),NHIDCL addressed the update on the projects.@nhidcl@jtnladakh
Work Meeting for kargil Zanskar Road under the chairmanship of Padam Kumar,ADG(Retd),ED(P) Ro-Ladakh,took place at Regional office Leh for discussion on issues pertaining to works plan for Fy 2023-24 and QAQC for each packages.@nhidcl
Executive Director, NHIDCL Regional Office Leh, Padam Kumar called on H’Lt. Gov Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) at Raj Niwas today.
Mr. Kumar briefed the H’LG of the progress in the construction of the #Zoji_la tunnel and other major projects being carried out by NHIDCL in Ladakh
Executive Director, NHIDCL Regional Office Leh, Padam Kumar called on H’Lt. Gov Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) at Raj Niwas today.
Mr. Kumar briefed the H’LG of the progress in the construction of the #Zoji_la tunnel and other major projects being carried out by NHIDCL in Ladakh