<span style="color: #222222;">In Ladakh, Sarpanch Association of Kargil called a Telephonic conference of all BDCs/ Sarpanches of the Kargil regarding the ground situation during the nationwide lockdown.<br />''<br />''The association appreciated the efforts of the Union Territory of Ladakh to deal with the COVID – 19 outbreak. It also highlighted the efforts of the Kargil administration in allaying fears and rumours about the pandemic. They also thanked the general public for their support in the fight against this virus.<br />''<br />''The association discussed distress calls received by the members, after the restriction of movement and the lockdown, and demanded for early redressal of issues such as Evacuation of Students, Patients and people from various parts of the country.<br />''<br />''It requested administration to provide free ration announced by the Government of India for BPL cardholders, early availability of essential commmodities in the market as per the SOPs laid down by the goverment.<br />''<br />''The association also appealed to the public to bear with the Administration during the lockdow</span><br />