Leh, Sept. 17 -- As a mark of respect to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, the Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday announced the constitution of the annual Ladakh Young Achievers Awards.

An official release stated that the annual awards will honour outstanding young achievers from the Union Territory of Ladakh who have excelled in diverse fields, thereby serving as role models for society.

The Lt. Governor also informed that each award will carry a cash prize and will be conferred every year on the occasion of Republic Day.

In his message, Gupta also said that the initiative is in line with Prime Minister Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat'.

"The awards aim to inspire the youth to dedicate themselves wholehea...