Srinagar, Sept. 19 -- Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has empowered Naib-Tehsildars holding independent charge of a Tehsil to issue Reserved Category and Income Certificates within their respective jurisdictions, bringing the services closer to residents in remote areas, officials said.

A spokesman of the Ladakh LG said the decision aims to reduce the difficulties faced by residents, particularly those living in remote and far-flung areas, who otherwise have to travel long distances to obtain certificates required to access various government schemes, benefits, reservations, and other services. By decentralising the certification process, the Administration seeks to make these services more accessible, convenient, and respons...