New Delhi: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh, calling it a historic decision aimed at fulfilling a long-pending demand of the people.
The new districts – Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass – will increase the total number of districts in the Union Territory from two to seven, he said in a post on X.
He stated that the move had been approved earlier by the Ministry of Home Affairs in August 2024 under the leadership of Amit Shah and aligns with the vision of Narendra Modi for a developed and prosperous Ladakh.
“This transformative decision, already approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs in August 2024, under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs, Shri @AmitShah ji, would strengthen grassroots governance, decentralise administration & ensures faster delivery of public services to the people of Ladakh, especially those in remote & far-flung areas,” Saxena noted.
The lieutenant governor further said the decision would strengthen grassroots governance, decentralise administration, and ensure faster delivery of public services, particularly in remote and far-flung areas.
Saxena added that the creation of new districts would also open up opportunities for growth, employment, and entrepreneurship.
He further affirmed that the administration remains committed to ensuring that the benefits of this decision reach every citizen as Ladakh moves towards a more inclusive and development-oriented future.
