The Union Territory of Ladakh is set to see significant administrative changes, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the creation of five new districts today. These districts are Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang.
Government's Commitment to Ladakh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the government's dedication to Ladakh's development, stating, "The Modi government is committed to creating abundant opportunities for the people of Ladakh." He further explained that the new districts would bring the benefits of governance closer to the residents, ensuring improved services across the region.
In pursuit of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's vision to build a developed and prosperous Ladakh, the MHA has decided to create five new districts in the union territory. The new districts, namely Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang, will take the benefits meant for the people… — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 26, 2024
Background of Ladakh's Union Territory
Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019 following the revocation of Article 370, which previously granted special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This decision also resulted in the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, one of which is Ladakh. As a UT, Ladakh falls under the direct administrative control of the Home Ministry.
Prime Minister's Support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate the people of Ladakh. He highlighted that the creation of the five new districts would lead to better governance and bring services and opportunities closer to the residents of Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang.
Creation of five new districts in Ladakh is a step towards better governance and prosperity. Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang will now receive more focused attention, bringing services and opportunities even closer to the people. Congratulations to the people there. https://t.co/YDEpGZEiGh — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 26, 2024
Ladakh's Expanded Administrative Structure
Prior to this announcement, Ladakh had only two districts, Leh and Kargil, both managed by their respective autonomous district councils. With the addition of these five new districts, Ladakh's total number of districts will increase to seven, paving the way for more localized governance and development.
With inputs from agencies
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