Ladakh Gets Five New District

The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to create five new districts in the union territory of Ladakh, said home minister Amit Shah on August 26.

Vision of P.M Modi

“In pursuit of Narendra Modi’s vision to build a developed and prosperous Ladakh, the MHA has decided to create five new districts in the union territory.

Benefits of new district

Amit Shah said the creation of new districts will take the benefits meant for the people to their doorsteps by bolstering governance in every nook and cranny. He attributed the decision to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to build a developed and prosperous Ladakh.

5 new districts

These districts are – Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang.

Ladakh situation before 2019

Until 2019, Ladakh was a part of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. However, the BJP-led Central government that year revoked the special status accorded to the state. The government also divided the state into two union territories – Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Current situation of Ladakh

Ladakh currently has only two districts – Leh and Kargil. Both districts have their autonomous district councils which govern them. After the creation of the new districts, Ladakh will have seven districts in total.

Importance of Ladakh

  • Ladakh is one of the most famous Indian tourist spots in the world. It is also a motorcycling destination. Thousands of motorcyclists go to the mountains via some of the highest roads in the world.
  • Ladakh is strategically very important in light of the recent Chinese aggression in the eastern part of the region.

 

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