Remote Photoksar hamlet of Ladakh gets electricity for first time
Sandwiched between two major high altitude passes of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Photoksar village in Leh district got electricity for the first time, triggering lifetime joy and happiness among its residents.
As cities across the country adopt the latest technological advancements, residents of this hamlet are celebrating getting electricity for the first time post Independence.
Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh Tashi Gyalson inaugurated the NHPC powergrid line for Photoksar village on Sunday, Power Development department (PDD) officials said.
A village resident, whose joy knew no bounds, said the electricity supply would help his children do well in their studies.
“We are very happy now that we finally have electricity in our village. Now our children can study well and progress in life,” Chandol said.
