Radha Krishna Mathur sworn in as first Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh

 

In a simple but historic ceremony, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, Justice Gita Mittal administered oath of office to SR.K. Mathur as the new Lt. Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh today.

 

 

After swearing in, Mathur said border areas have a lot of development activities to be implemented. Already Government of India is implementing several programmes in the region, priorities for Ladakh will be set in the new regime in consultation with the public and Hill Councils, he said. He added that his experience in the backward areas and border areas in the capacity of Tripura Chief Secretary and as Defence Secretary will be useful.

 

 

After swearing in Mathur was given a Guard of Honour at the venue by the Ladakh Police. The swearing in ceremony took place in the presence of officials of Leh and Kargil Hill Councils, Army and Para Military forces, religious leaders and Ladakh public.

 

 

On Wednesday IPS S.S.Khandare Batch JK 95 was appointed Chief of Police and Umang Nanda Batch IAS JK 89 was appointed New Adviser to LG Ladakh.