18/05/2025
Applications are invited for various positions at SIDCO Transport Leh, UT of Ladakh. Below are the details of the available posts and the required qualifications for each.
The age limit for all positions is between 21 to 45 years as of 30th May 2025.
Interested candidates should address their applications physically to the Senior Manager, SIDCO UT Ladakh, SIDCO Head Office, Near Industrial Estate, opposite of DIET Office, Leh Ladakh.
In your resume/forms, please clearly mention the position you are applying for. All required documents must be submitted either in person or by post to the SIDCO office within 10 days of the publication of this notification.
14/05/2025
Applications are invited for various positions at SIDCO Kargil Office, UT Ladakh. Below are the details of the available posts and the required qualifications for each.
The age limit for all positions is between 21 to 45 years as of 30th May 2025.
Interested candidates should address their applications physically to the Senior Manager, SIDCO UT Ladakh, SIDCO Head Office, Industrial Estate, near DIET Office, Leh Ladakh.
In your resume/forms, please clearly mention the position you are applying for. All required documents must be submitted either in person or by post to the SIDCO office within 10 days of the publication of this notification.
07/03/2025
Press Release
SIDCO conducts first Project Implementation Committee meeting to recommend loan schemes for minorities and scheduled tribes
Leh, March 07, 2025: In a significant step towards promoting employment and self-reliance among Minorities and Scheduled Tribe communities in the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO), Leh, conducted its first Project Implementation Committee (PIC) meeting under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Leh Santosh Sukhadeve.
The meeting was attended by the member of Committee including Sonam Norbo, Senior Manager, SIDCO; A.G. Zargar, General Manager, DIC Leh; Delex Namgyal, Deputy Director, Employment Leh; Tsering Wangmo, Lead Bank Officer, Leh; Inzar Ahmed Rana, ARTO Leh and Stanzen Paksang, District Manager, SIDCO Leh.
During the meeting, the Committee unanimously recommended 25 out of 65 applicants for loan sanction under the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) and the National Scheduled Tribes Finance & Development Corporation (NSTFDC) schemes aimed at fostering employment generation in the region.
Additionally, the Committee decided to clear all pending loan cases registered under the erstwhile J&K Government. With the resolution of these cases, SIDCO will officially begin sanctioning loan schemes in both Leh and Kargil districts.
Eligible applicants interested in availing the loan schemes are encouraged to contact the SIDCO offices in Leh and Kargil for further registration and details.
Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO) Ladakh.
21/02/2025
Press Release
MD SIDCO Reviews Public Transport Operations in Ladakh
Calls for Circular Route Design to Enhance Connectivity & Efficiency
Leh, February 21, 2025: The Managing Director of Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO), Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Leh, to evaluate the operational performance of public transport, review ongoing projects, and plan future developments.
At the meeting’s outset, Senior Manager, SIDCO, presented a detailed report on the current operation of diesel and electric buses across UT Ladakh. It was highlighted that the region operates a fleet of 19 diesel and 19 electric buses covering various routes.
To ensure wider accessibility and efficient operations, MD SIDCO directed officials to design circular routes with a well-structured timetable. This initiative aims to optimize public transport coverage, benefiting the maximum population across Ladakh. Emphasizing the need for revenue generation in the transport sector, he urged officials to develop a sustainable circular route model to enhance connectivity and resource utilization.
Highlighting the importance of hydrogen buses, the MD instructed officials to address existing operational challenges and designate specific routes for hydrogen-powered buses. This initiative is expected to increase ridership and boost tourism, especially during peak seasons.
To further promote eco-friendly transportation, it was decided that dedicated e-buses and hydrogen buses would be introduced for tourist routes, ensuring seamless connectivity to key destinations. The MD stressed the need for well-planned routes and schedules to enhance tourist convenience while strengthening SIDCO’s financial position and contribution to Ladakh’s economic development.
The meeting also focused on resolving critical transport-related issues, including insurance, road tax, vehicle registration, and fitness certification. The MD emphasized that no bus should operate in Ladakh without proper documentation and called for strict compliance with transport regulations. He also instructed officials to establish a robust monitoring mechanism for improved coordination and overall efficiency in the transport sector.
MD SIDCO further directed officials to expedite loan disbursement to eligible beneficiaries to support entrepreneurs, businesses, and stakeholders engaged in infrastructure and economic development projects in Ladakh.
The review meeting was attended by Shri. Sonam Nurboo JKAS, Senior Manager, SIDCO; Er Tashi Namgyal, Executive Engineer, SIDCO; Dr. Owais Qadir Jaan, Accounts Officer, SIDCO; Stanzin Pasang, District Manager, ST/SC/BC; Other concerned officials of SIDCO. Additionally, ARTO Leh, Inzar Ahmad Rana, and Traffic Manager, SIDCO Transport Er. Mohd Hussain, joined the meeting virtually.
