Ladakh LG VK Saxena confers 'UT State Awards' on 36 individuals for 2022-2025
Leh, August 12
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena conferred the "UT State Awards" on 36 individuals for the years 2022-2025, recognising their outstanding contributions and exemplary service in diverse fields, as well as their meaningful contributions to the development and progress of Ladakh.
According to a release, instituted by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the UT State Awards seek to recognise individuals whose exceptional achievements, courage, dedication, creativity and commitment have made a lasting impact on society.
The awards cover diverse areas including bravery; literature, art and craft; social reforms, empowerment and environment protection; public service; sports; entrepreneurship and progressive farming; and teaching and academics.
While addressing the award ceremony, L-G Saxena on Tuesday said the UT State Awards have been instituted to recognise individuals whose exceptional work has made a meaningful contribution to society and the development of Ladakh.
He said the awards also aim to foster a culture of excellence and inspire others, particularly the youth, to contribute to the welfare and progress of the Union Territory.
"The UT State Awards are not merely a recognition of past achievements; they are a celebration of the values of courage, dedication, service and excellence. The real success of these awards will be when the journeys of our awardees inspire others, particularly our youth, to dream bigger, work harder and contribute meaningfully to society," L-G Saxena said.
Congratulating all 36 awardees, Saxena said their achievements went beyond individual success and had contributed to Ladakh's social, cultural, educational, economic and sporting progress.
He noted that their journeys reflected the values of courage in adversity, compassion, respect for heritage, commitment to the community, humility in service and determination to excel.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that recognising excellence creates a multiplier effect in society. The Lieutenant Governor called upon the youth of Ladakh to learn from the journeys of the awardees and develop the confidence to pursue ambitious goals while remaining committed to society.
He said the Administration's objective was to create an environment where talent receives opportunity, hard work receives recognition, and young people have the confidence and platform to realise their potential, while ensuring that modern development remains rooted in Ladakh's cultural values.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The L-G sahab's words are truly inspiring, especially about creating a culture of excellence. But I hope these awards also reach the remote villages of Kargil and Nubra, where many deserving people work without any recognition. Still, congratulations to all 36 awardees!
Absolutely wonderful initiative! Our youth in border areas need such role models. The focus on entrepreneurship and progressive farming is especially important for Ladakh's self-reliance. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
It's good to see the government honoring people from diverse fields like bravery, literature, and environmental protection. Recognition motivates others to contribute positively to society.
As someone from Ladakh, I'm glad to see this positive focus on our UT. The L-G's vision of youth achieving big while staying rooted in our cultural values is exactly what we need. Hope to see more such initiatives for our border areas. 🌄
This is a well-deserved recognition for those serving in challenging conditions. The awards covering both material and non-material achievements show good governance. Congratulations to all the award winners! 👏
While I appreciate the awards, I hope transparency is maintained in the selection process. Many deserving teachers
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