LG Ladakh launches RTI and e-SAM Web Applications

Leh, August 18, 2023: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr.) B.D. Mishra
(Retd), launched the Right to Information (RTI) and e-System of Asset Management (e-SAM)
portals at Raj Niwas, Ladakh.

The HLG lauded both initiatives and called them comprehensive and all-inclusive. He stated that
both innovative initiatives are a major step towards realizing the goal of efficient governance in
Ladakh. He appreciated the IT experts from NIC Karnataka and NIC Ladakh for preparing the
portals in a short time. The HLG stated that the citizens of Ladakh can now easily file their RTIs
through the launch of the online RTI portal. The HLG stated that the launch of the e-SAM portal
gives a robust and complete solution for government assets management. He highlighted the
need for dedicated officials to take care of the portals for better effectiveness.
Advisor to HLG, Dr. Pawan Kotwal IAS, and Commissioner Secretary GAD Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu
IAS stated that both the portals will help in addressing the grievances of the people of Ladakh
and save them time in filing RTI applications. Dr. Kotwal stated that a dedicated cell with expert
personnel is required to operate both portals effectively and efficiently and directed the General
Administrative Department, UT Ladakh to ensure the proper and smooth functioning of both
portals through the engagement of technical experts and providing training/orientation to the
personnel involved in their operation. The URL for RTI application is https://rtionline.ladakh.gov.in
and for e-SAM application is http://eassets.ladakh.gov.in.

Deputy Chairman LAHDC Leh; Advisor to HLG Ladakh; Commissioner Secretary GAD Ladakh;
Commissioner Secretary Tourism; DIG Ladakh; Secretary to HLG Ladakh; Secretary IT Ladakh;
Secretary FCS&CA; Executive Director SIDCO; State Informatics Officer NIC Ladakh – Shri
Mohammad Rouf Wani; Scientist-B (NIC Ladakh), Ms. Stanzein Sedol & Ms. Nilza Angmo; IT Staff
Ladakh-UT and other IT experts were present during the launch of portals.

Deputy Director General & State Coordinator Ladakh, Shri (Dr) Susheel Kumar; Deputy Director
General & State Informatics Officer, Karnataka, Shri P V Bhat; Scientist-F (NIC Karnataka) Shri
Lakshmeesha S; Shri M Subramanian; Shri Sangeetha Manjunath; Scientist-E (NIC Karnataka) Shri
Suresha N; Scientist-C (NIC Karnataka) Shri Senthil Kumar joined the launch through VC.
DDG and State Informatics Officer NIC Karnataka Shri PV Bhat informed the HLG that both RTI and
e-SAM portals have been running effectively and successfully in Karnataka for the past two and
seven years, respectively. He expressed his happiness for NIC Karnataka’s association with UT
Ladakh. He highlighted the need to raise awareness among the citizens of Ladakh about the
availability of online RTI portal and the need to provide training to officials associated with the
portals.