Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Ladakh to be Developed as High-Value Tourism Destination
The Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, wants to make Ladakh a special place for tourists, like Bhutan.
He wants to focus on having fewer but higher-spending visitors to protect the environment and culture.
He talked to local officers about making sure everyone in Ladakh has good services and opportunities.
He also wants to keep Leh clean because it's the first place visitors see.
The officers talked about things like pashmina wool, fruits, and other special things Ladakh has.
They all agreed to work together to make Ladakh a better place for everyone.
Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra emphasized developing Ladakh as a high-value, sustainable tourism destination like Bhutan.
He urged officers to focus on quality tourism, preserving ecology, and cultural heritage.
Kundra stressed the importance of regular field visits to understand local grievances and needs.
He highlighted the need for youth outreach, promoting entrepreneurship, and skill development.
The discussion also focused on maintaining cleanliness in Leh and balanced development of Leh and Kargil districts.
- Who
- Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra and JKAS officers in Leh district
- What
- Discussion on developing Ladakh as a high-value tourism destination and addressing regional challenges
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Ladakh, India
- Why
- To foster sustainable tourism, improve infrastructure, and promote inclusive growth
- Location
- Ladakh, India
- Key Figure
- Ashish Kundra (Chief Secretary)
- Focus Areas
- Sustainable tourism, youth outreach, infrastructure, cleanliness
- Unique Assets
- Pashmina, orchards, sea buckthorn, tourism potential
- Development Goal
- Balanced and unified development of Leh and Kargil districts