Kargil, Nov 23: A breakthrough on establishing a Public Service Commission (PSC) for Ladakh is anticipated during the upcoming talks between Ladakhi leaders and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on December 3, reported a news report citing sources from Leh Apex Body and Ministry of Home Affairs.

Leaders from the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have expressed openness to utilizing the Jammu and Kashmir PSC but firmly oppose joining DANIAS (Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu Civil Services).

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The meeting, chaired by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, aims to address key issues, including PSC establishment, a long-pending demand affecting youth employment in the Union Territory since its formation in 2019. Leaders will also push for Statehood, Sixth Schedule status, and two Parliamentary seats for Ladakh.

Attendees include LAB and KDA representatives, Autonomous Hill Development Council CECs, Ladakh MP, and MHA officials.