20/12/2024
We are thrilled to announce that Firgun Social Initiative Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Leh(LAHDC) to promote sustainable, community-based tourism in rural areas of Leh district.
This collaboration is set to empower small homestay operators through specialized training, capacity building, and the development of an online portal for direct bookings. Homestay owners will also receive continuous support to enhance their business prospects. To further enrich the experience, selected participants will take part in an exposure visit to Rajasthan to learn cultural and operational best practices.
This initiative is not only focused on economic growth but also on preserving Ladakh's unique cultural heritage.
The signing ceremony was attended by:
- Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson
- DC/CEO LAHDC Leh, Santosh Sukhdev
- Chief Planning Officer, Tsewang Gyalson
- AD Tourism, Padma Angmo
- Vivek Saxena (Co-founder/Head of Strategy & Programs, Firgun)
- Nishant Ruwali (State Co-Ordinator Uttarakhand, Firgun)
- Rinchen Norboo (State Project Manager, UT Ladakh)
This collaboration marks a new chapter for Firgun in its efforts to empower local communities, drive sustainable tourism, and give back to the land that inspired us. 💫
Sharmila Ronanki