Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Ladakh Chief Secretary Reviews Lamayuru Monastery
The Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, visited the famous Lamayuru Monastery, which is very old and important to the local culture.
He talked to the monks and local people.
They told him about some things they need, like a bigger area for their traditional dances, a roof to protect the monastery from bad weather, and a bridge with parking spaces for more visitors.
The Chief Secretary listened carefully and promised to look into these requests to help preserve the monastery and make it better for everyone.
Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra visited the 11th-century Lamayuru Monastery in Ladakh.
He interacted with monks, locals, and representatives to discuss developmental needs.
Key issues raised included extending the mask dance ground, constructing a roof, and building a bridge with parking facilities.
The Chief Secretary assured that the demands would be examined and considered according to government norms.
The visit was accompanied by several department secretaries and engineers.
- Who
- Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra and local residents, monks, and representatives of Lamayuru Monastery
- What
- Review of cultural heritage and infrastructure needs at Lamayuru Monastery
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Lamayuru Monastery, Ladakh
- Why
- To address developmental and infrastructure requirements and preserve cultural heritage
- Location
- Lamayuru Monastery, Ladakh
- Altitude
- 3510 metres
- Established
- 11th century
- Key Issues Raised
- Extension of mask dance ground, roof structure construction, bridge and parking facilities
- Commitment
- Preservation of cultural and religious heritage