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Ladakh Wins Approval for Seven Autonomous Hill Councils
Ladakh has received approval for autonomous hill development councils in all seven of its districts.
These councils are meant to help local communities manage their own affairs.
The approval comes after five new districts were created in April.
The new districts are Sham, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Changthang.
Ladakh’s lieutenant governor called the decision historic.
He said it would bring government decisions closer to people.
He also said it would make local bodies stronger and more autonomous.
The lieutenant governor thanked Narendra Modi and Amit Shah for their support.
Approval was granted for autonomous hill development councils in all seven Ladakh districts.
The move follows the creation of five new districts in April: Sham, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Changthang.
Ladakh’s lieutenant governor described the decision as a historic day for the Union Territory.
The LG said the councils would decentralize and strengthen local governance.
The LG thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for supporting the move.
- Who
- The Ladakh lieutenant governor, with support acknowledged from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
- What
- Approval was granted for autonomous hill development councils covering all seven districts of Ladakh.
- Where
- The Union Territory of Ladakh.
- When
- The five new districts were created in April; the articles do not specify the approval date.
- Why
- According to the lieutenant governor, the move is intended to decentralize and strengthen local governance and fulfill local aspirations.
Key facts
- Territory
- Union Territory of Ladakh
- Districts covered
- All seven districts
- New districts created
- Five
- New district names
- Sham, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Changthang
- Decision described as
- A historic day for Ladakh
- Stated governance goals
- Decentralized government, stronger local bodies and greater local autonomy
Quotes
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh
Ladakh’s lieutenant governor, who announced the approval in a post on X.
“decentralise and strengthen local governance, ensure true autonomy for our local bodies, and fulfil the long-standing aspirations of our people, at the grassroots level.”
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“a historic day for the Union Territory of Ladakh!”
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