The Union Territory of Ladakh is poised to witness a historic transformation in its administrative landscape as the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) prepares to operationalize five new districts: Sham, Nubra, and Changthang in Leh, and Zanskar and Drass in Kargil. This long-awaited initiative, approved in principle by the MHA in August 2024, will expand Ladakh’s administrative map from two districts to seven—bringing governance closer to people in some of India’s most remote, underdevelo...
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Ladakh to Submit Recommendations for Creation of Five New Districts to MHA on April 15
The administration of Ladakh is set to submit the recommendations of a high-level committee regarding the creation of five new districts to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on or after April 15, 2025. The proposal, once approved, will see Ladakh’s total districts increase from two to seven, marking a significant administrative reorganization in the Union Territory.
In India, the creation of new districts is generally carried out by state or union territory administrators based on ...
Cultural Academy Leh Hosts Poetry Session Featuring Pramod Kumar Jain IAS
Leh, March 4, 2025: The Cultural Academy Leh played host to a poignant poetry session, “Despair and Hope,” featuring Chairman of the New Districts Committee, Pramod Kumar Jain IAS. The event showcased Mr. Jain’s literary prowess, as he recited poems from his published book, which explores the themes of resilience and hope during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr. Jain also shared unpublished works, including poems inspired by his visits to Ladakh. The session included readings of his poems such a...
New Districts Committee concludes Two-Day Visit to Aryan Valley and Sham Region
Darchiks, November 20, 2024: The New Districts Committee, led by Chairman Shri Pramod Kumar Jain (IAS Retd.), concluded its two-day visit to Aryan Valley and Sham Region. The committee engaged with local leaders, residents, and various delegations to gather feedback on the formation of new districts in Ladakh.
The Committee along with members Kacho Asfindyar Khan (IAS Retd.), Tsering Angchuk (IAS Retd.), and Deputy Commissioner Leh Santosh Sukhadeve (IAS), met with delegations at the Tour...
New Districts Committee Visits Drass, Engages with Delegations on District Formation
Kargil, November 03, 2024: The New Districts Committee of Ladakh visited Drass, a subdivision of Kargil district, today to meet with local delegations and gather their perspectives on the proposed formation of new districts. The discussions took place at the Tourist Dak-Bungalow in Drass.
The committee, led by Chairman Shri Pramod Kumar Jain, included members Shri Kacho Asfandyar Khan, Shri Tsering Angchok, and Deputy Commissioner/CEO of LAHDC Kargil, Shri Shrikant Balasaheb Suse. They met wi...
New District Committee Holds Productive Meeting with Leaders and Residents of Nyoma Block
Nyoma, October 25, 2024: The New District Committee visited Nyoma Block on the third day of their tour. They engaged with leaders and residents from all the village within the subdivision of Nyoma at Nyoma Community Hall today.
The committee, which is assessing the establishment of five new districts in Ladakh, is chaired by Sh. Pramod Kumar Jain, IAS (Retd.), with members Sh. Kacho Asfandyar Khan, IAS (Retd.), Sh. Tsering Angchok, IAS (Retd.), and the Deputy Commissioner Leh Santosh Sukh...
New Districts Committee invites public suggestions on Districts Formation
Leh, October 10, 2024: New District Committee headed by Sh Pramod Kumar Jain, IAS (Retd) Chairman, Sh Kacho Asfandyar Khan IAS (Retd) member, Sh Tsering Angchok, IAS (Retd) member, Sh Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, IAS Deputy Commissioner Kargil (Ex-officio), Sh Santosh Sukhadeve, IAS Deputy Commissioner Leh (Ex officio) has taken charge and started working in pursuance of Union Territory of Ladakh vide Order No: 444-LA(GAD) of 2024 dated: 25.09.2024 and started touring in various New Districts.
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