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...

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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...

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Ladakh’s New Districts: A Path to Progress or a Strategic Shift?

“Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to create five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The five new districts will be Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, Changthang”.

As I came across this news, so many thoughts started running around in my brain. Ladakh – newly appeared Union Territory on the map of India has been an integral part of India from long time. Known for its harsh climate, tough terrain, high altitude, unique culture,...

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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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New Districts Committee Begins Consultations in Zanskar, Hears Delegations on District Formation

Kargil, October 08, 2024: The New Districts Committee, Ladakh, commenced tour and its series of meetings on Monday by engaging with delegations from the Zanskar Subdivision. The committee, led by Chairman Shri Pramod Kumar Jain, along with members Shri Kacho Asfandyar Khan, Shri Tsering Angchok, and Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Shri Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, held discussions to gather views and demands regarding the formation of new districts.

The committee began its outreach in Park...

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Ladakh Administration Forms Committee to Assess Creation of Five New Districts

VoL Desk, September 26: The General Administration Department of Ladakh has constituted a committee to evaluate various aspects concerning the formation of five new districts in the Union Territory. This follows the “in-principle approval” granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for the creation of districts in Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass.

The committee will assess key factors such as district headquarters, boundaries, administrative structure, creati...

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