The absence of Sankoo Sub-division from the recent decision to create five more districts namely Zanskar, Sham, Drass, Nubra and Changthang out of the existing Leh and Kargil districts of the UT of Ladakh is deeply concerning and warrants reconsideration. When evaluated against the criteria used for other newly created districts, Sankoo clearly merits elevation to district status. Several key factors support this assertion:
Ethnic Composition: Sankoo sub-division is predominantly inhabite...
VoL Desk, Aug. 26: In a significant move aimed at enhancing governance and development in the union territory of Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced today that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to create five new districts.
This decision aligns with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of building a developed and prosperous Ladakh, stated the Home Minister in a post on social media platform X.
The newly announced districts are Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra...
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