Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Jan 1: The Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta today stated that the UT Administration is making sincere efforts to bring the sacred Buddha Relics to Ladakh for public Darshan, enabling devotees and people from across the region to receive spiritual inspiration and strengthen Ladakh’s identity as a global centre of Buddhism and peace.
This was stated by the LG while interacting with the people during his visit to the iconic Hemis Monastery.
On the auspicious beginning of New Year 2026, Kavinder Gupta today visited the iconic Hemis Monastery and the Maitri Geriatric Home at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Devachan Campus, Choglamsar.
The visit was marked by prayers, interaction with senior citizens and a message of peace, compassion and inclusive development.
At Hemis Monastery, founded in 1630 by Staktsang Raspa Nawang Gyatso, Kavinder Gupta was warmly welcomed by Head Abbot/Chakzot Ven. Nawang Jigmet and Secretary Dr Ishey Namgyal.
He visited the Shrine rooms and sought blessings.
Dr Namgyal and Chakzot briefed him on the monastery headed by His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa, an environmentalist leading Naropa Fellowship, Druk Padma Karpo School and Live to Rescue Animal Shelter initiatives in Ladakh.
He sought intervention of Lt Governor for constructing a Sarai in Srinagar exclusively for Ladakh patients on the land possessed by Hemis monastery.
The LG offered prayers and sought blessings for peace, prosperity and the overall development of Ladakh and its people.
Interacting with the monks and devotees, Gupta highlighted Ladakh’s rich spiritual heritage and its role in promoting harmony, mindfulness and universal human values.
Later, the LG visited the Maitri Geriatric Home, home to 40 elderly from across Ladakh receiving care, food and free medical treatment.
Addressing the gathering, Gupta said, “Senior citizens are the foundation of society, carrying wisdom, values and life experiences that guide future generations.”
He reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration to ensure the welfare, healthcare, social security and respect of the elderly.
Administrative Secretary Shashanka Ala briefed the LG about the construction of the 50-capacity old age home by the Social Welfare Department at Saboo and proposed operating the old age home jointly with MIMC for better effectiveness.
Among others who were present there included Director, SWD Kunzes Angmo, officials from SWD and Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre.
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