Ladakh to Get 5 New Districts, Announces Home Ministry

29 Aug 2024 CW Team

The Union Home Ministry has announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh, a significant move aimed at improving governance and infrastructure in the region. The decision was made to bring administrative efficiency and enhance the quality of services to the people.

These new districts will include Nubra, Zanskar, Sankoo, Drass, and Changthang, which were earlier part of existing districts. This step is expected to make governance more accessible to the remote and challenging terrains of Ladakh, which has unique geographical and cultural dynamics.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, made the announcement, emphasising that the new districts will help in better administration and faster implementation of developmental projects. With these new divisions, Ladakh's total number of districts will increase to eight.

Local leaders and residents have welcomed the move, citing the long-standing demand for better administrative reach in the region. The creation of new districts will ease the burden on existing districts like Leh and Kargil, making it easier for the government to address the needs of local populations more effectively.

This administrative restructuring is expected to boost local development, particularly in remote areas that were previously underserved. It also aligns with the government's broader goals of promoting growth and connectivity in the newly formed Union Territory of Ladakh.

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