MHA Introduces Five New Districts in Ladakh

On Monday, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) declared the establishment of five new districts in Ladakh and gave the Union Territory (UT) administration instructions to form a committee to review and address all relevant details concerning the new districts.

In its assessment, which will be submitted in three months, the committee will assess a number of factors pertaining to the development of the five districts—Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang—including headquarters, boundaries, organizational structure, the establishment of posts, and other relevant factors.

After reviewing the committee's findings, the Union Territory of Ladakh will submit a final proposal to the Ministry of Home Affairs for further steps. This decision aligns with the recent announcement to establish five new districts within Ladakh, marking a crucial advancement in the region's journey toward development and prosperity.

The creation of these new districts is designed to make governance and development more accessible, ensuring that progress reaches even the most remote and diverse areas.

The home minister made the announcement in a post on X, expressing, "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 to their doorsteps by bolstering governance in every nook and cranny. The Modi government is committed to creating abundant opportunities for the people of Ladakh,"

Further, PM Modi also commended in a post on X, saying, "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."