Members of the Working Committee

Rev. Thupstan Paldan: President, LEDeG
A renowned scholar of Ladakh, he has to his credit several years of dedicated service in the Cultural Academy and has also authored a number of publications and articles in the same field.

Mr. A Azim: Vice President, LEDeG
A retired IAS officer, he served as a District Magistrate and Development Commissioner in Ladakh region. He has been actively involved in various activities in the field of Rural Development.

Mr. Tsewang Rigzen
The Ex. Executive Director of LEDeG, he served as revenue officer to J&K Government for about 35 years. He has been strongly involved with LEDeG's organic farming initiative.

Dr. Tsering Norboo
The first surgeon from Ladakh region has been serving the local community for several years now. His services have been recognized all over the region and he has been conferred several National and International awards.

Mr. Tsewang Dorjey
An expert in Agriculture Sciences, he is currently working with the J&K Government as the District Agriculture Officer. He has been instrumental in banning use of pesticides in the region and has been promoting organic farming in Ladakh.

Ms. Sarla Tsewang
A member of the Royal Family of Ladakh, she has served the society for number of years in various capacities. She has been associated with LEDeG for several years and is presently the President of Mahilla Mandal.

Ms. Tashi Yanskit
One of the first women graduates in the region, she is a reputed educationist and has been extensively working for the Education department, J&K Government for over three decades now.

Ms. Tsering Angmo
A Government school teacher and a well known organic farmer, she has represented Ladakh at several cultural and farmer's exchange programmes, both at the national and international level.