Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Ashish Kundra Appointed New Ladakh Chief Secretary
Ashish Kundra, a senior government officer, has been chosen as the new Chief Secretary of Ladakh.
He will start his job in 2026 or later.
This change happens because the current Chief Secretary, Dr Pawan Kotwal, is retiring.
Kundra has worked in many places like Delhi, Mizoram, and Chandigarh.
People in Ladakh have been protesting for more rights and statehood, which is why this appointment is important.
Ashish Kundra appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Ladakh.
Kundra is a 1996-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre.
He will replace Dr Pawan Kotwal, who is retiring.
Kundra previously served as Principal Secretary to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor.
The appointment comes amidst protests in Ladakh demanding statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule.
- Who
- Ashish Kundra, an IAS officer of the 1996 batch AGMUT cadre
- What
- Appointment as the new Chief Secretary of Ladakh
- When
- Effective from January 1, 2026, or the date he assumes charge, whichever is later
- Where
- Ladakh, India
- Why
- To replace the retiring incumbent, Dr Pawan Kotwal, amidst protests for statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule
- Name
- Ashish Kundra
- Designation
- Chief Secretary, Ladakh
- Effective Date
- January 1, 2026 or later
- Previous Role
- Principal Secretary to Delhi L-G
- Retiring Incumbent
- Dr Pawan Kotwal
- Protests Context
- Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands
- IAS Batch
- 1996
- Cadre
- AGMUT (Arunachal-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory)