Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta Meets PM Modi, Discusses Development, Connectivity and Tourism

January 5, 2026

New Delhi: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital.The meeting was focused on public welfare, key developmental priorities, infrastructure, connectivity, tourism, and inclusive growth in Ladakh.

The official handle of Ladakh LG posted on X, “Lt Governor, Shri @KavinderGupta, paid a courtesy visit to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi in New Delhi. The discussions focused on public welfare, key developmental priorities, infrastructure, connectivity, tourism, and inclusive growth in #Ladakh.”

Lt Governor, Shri @KavinderGupta, paid a courtesy visit to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi in New Delhi. The discussions focused on public welfare, key developmental priorities, infrastructure, connectivity, tourism, and inclusive growth in #Ladakh. pic.twitter.com/o41x0JZnMk

— Office of the Lt. Governor, Ladakh (@lg_ladakh) January 5, 2026

Administrative Strengthening in Ladakh

Earlier on December 30, Chief Secretary designate of Ladakh Ashish Kundra paid a courtesy call to the Ladakh Lieutenant Governor, Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat, Leh.

During the meeting, the Lt Governor and the Chief Secretary designate exchanged views on key administrative priorities and discussed governance and development matters in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

LG Extends Best Wishes to New Chief Secretary

The Lt Governor extended his best wishes to IAS officer Ashish Kundra on his new responsibility and expressed confidence in his role in further strengthening efficient administration in Ladakh.

Earlier Meeting with Finance Minister Sitharaman

On December 17, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and held a detailed discussion on Ladakh’s developmental priorities, financial requirements, and measures to strengthen infrastructure for inclusive growth.

Request for Enhanced Budgetary Support

According to an official statement, the Governor apprised the Union Finance Minister of Ladakh’s ongoing efforts to strengthen infrastructure, accelerate development works and ensure inclusive growth across the region.

“The UT administration has put in place effective systems, strengthened institutional capacity and streamlined project implementation mechanisms to ensure timely and efficient utilisation of funds,” the Governor highlighted, according to the statement.

Governor Gupta requested enhanced budgetary support to sustain the development momentum and meet emerging requirements.