LEH, June 25, 2025 – The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk, (IAS), chaired a preparatory meeting regarding the First Astro Festival of Ladakh in VC Room of DC Office Leh. The First Astro Festival in Ladakh will be held at University of Ladakh Campus at Taru, Leh from 27th-28th June.
The festival is being organized by Department of Tourism, Leh in collaboration with Indian Institute of Astrophysics, and is considered a pioneering initiative for the region. The festival is designed to offer a unique blend of daytime academic engagement and captivating nighttime experiences. Experts in the field are going to host seminars during the day, while evenings will be dedicated to star gazing sessions using telescopes, providing attendees with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the cosmos.
During the meeting, Assistant Director Tourism requested necessary arrangements, including tents for stall markets that will be part of the festival, to ensure cleanliness at the venue by MC, provision of water tanker by PHE Department was requested to provide water tankers and other necessary arrangements.
DC Leh directed the concerned departments to promptly implement their assigned tasks and provide necessary arrangements on time. He emphasized on the importance of coordinated efforts for the festival’s success.
The meeting was attended by Chief Medical Officer Leh, Assistant Commissioner Development Leh, Executive Officer MC Leh and other officials.
