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Union Home Minister Amit Shah today announced the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The newly formed districts are Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Shah emphasized that the decision aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed and prosperous Ladakh. He highlighted that the creation of these new districts will bolster governance by ensuring that the benefits and services intended for the people reach every corner of the territory. “The Modi government is committed to creating abundant opportunities for the people of Ladakh,” Mr. Shah said.
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised the decision, describing it as a step towards better governance and prosperity for Ladakh. In his own post on X, the Prime Minister noted that these new districts would receive more focused attention, thereby bringing essential services and opportunities closer to the people. He congratulated the residents of Ladakh on this development.
Ladakh, which was carved out as a separate Union Territory in 2019, previously had only two districts — Leh and Kargil. The addition of Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang as new districts is expected to play a crucial role in addressing the unique challenges faced by this geographically vast and sparsely populated region. The move also comes amid growing demands for the inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to protect the tribal identity, culture, land, and resources of the local communities.
This decision by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is not only a response to the administrative needs of Ladakh but also a strategic move ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir. The creation of new districts is likely to enhance the delivery of government schemes and services, thus empowering the people of Ladakh and strengthening the region’s overall development trajectory.
