In Leh, Ladakh, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Mr Umang Narula reviewed the status of winter stocks and preparations in Ladakh region. In the review meeting held last evening, Mr Narula asked the concerned departments to ensure that stocks are sufficient atleast for ten months.<b><i> </i></b>UT Administration Secretaries Rigzin Samphel, Ravinder Singh, Saugat Biswas, IGP SS Khandare, forest Conservator Preetpal Singh, DC Leh Sachin Kumar and DC Kàrgil Baseer Ul Haq Chodhary along with senior officials from various departments participated in the meeting.<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports, as the long winter season is approaching, Ladakh LG Advisor Mr. Umang Narula asked various departments to complete formalities to have clear requirements of stocks in Leh and Kargil districts. Considering the emerging situation in Ladakh the UT administration is taking all necessary steps to keep stocks of all the essentials. <br />''<br />''<br />''Every year, Ladakh region depends on supplies airlifted from outside to meet the demands of the region. Last winter, the UT airlifted over 440 metric tonnes of various commodities. Considering the COVID Pandemic, it is estimated that over 50 thousands of additional population will remain in the region during the winters, compared to the last season. The meeting discussed stocking requirements of foodgrains, vegetables and the essential commodities. <br />''<br />''Mr Umang Narula advised the Deputy Commissioners to decentralise the stocks, especially to the snow bound places to avoid inaccessibility in winters. Ladakh is procuring two helicopters for emergency services and disaster management. He asked the Oil Companies to draw a clear stocking plan for air traffic fuel required in the UT region. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Petrol, diesel and kerosene stocks and distribution are also discussed. Mr Narula advised to expedite the procurement of cattle fodder, essential medical supplies, oxygen cylinders in hospitals, early start of cold storage and survey of powergrid performance and requirements in the winters. </span><br />