The helipad near Leh’s abode of the Tibetan spiritual and temporal leader Dalai Lama is being repaired and CCTV cameras being installed in the area as he is scheduled to visit Ladakh later this year.
Lt. Governor of Ladakh UT, RK Mathur personally visited Photang Geyphel-ling which is Dalai Lama’s abode to take stock of the arrangements. He also visited the teaching ground.
LG Mathur visited Photang Geyphel-ling, which is the summer residence of The Dalai Lama in Leh, and reviewed the arrangements. He later visited the spot at Jivetsal used for delivering sermons.
He reviewed condition of the helipad and use of helicopter service during Dalai Lama’s visit. LG Mathur reviewed the existing infrastructure and discussed measures for renovation and additional infrastructure required at the Photang and the teaching ground.
LG Mathur inquired about drinking water facilities, toilet, parking space, lighting and security arrangements at Jivetsal. He stressed on the need for renovation of boundary walls and maintenance of existing infrastructure.