When Ladakh was carved out as a separate Union Territory in 2019, many believed it would usher in a new era of development. Five years later, the reality is starkly different. The youth of Ladakh are left in despair—no jobs, no Public Service Commission, and no roadmap for their future. Job opportunities are scarce, and the region’s demand for constitutional safeguards remains unheard.
Five years since Article 370’s abrogation, Ladakh is at a crossroads—not of advancement, but of uncertai...