Another big move by the central government The map of Ladakh has been changed. The central government has divided Ladakh into five new districts. This was announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday.
"The Modi government is committed to creating unfettered opportunities for the people of Ladakh," Home Minister Amit Shah said in an X-Handle. Five new districts were created. These districts are Jhanskar, Dras, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. This will reach every corner of the government.”
The reason for creating these new districts is to ensure that the people of Ladakh get better government services and facilities, the government said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted after Amit Shah's announcement. "This decision has been taken in the interest of better administration and development of Ladakh," he wrote on the X handle. Zanskar, Dras, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang will be given more attention as districts this time. All government services will be delivered more easily to the doorsteps of common people. Many congratulations to the people of Ladakh!"
Ladakh became a Union Territory of India in 2019. According to the official website of the administration, Ladakh had two districts: Leh and Kargil. This time, the Union Territory has been divided into five districts.
Ladakh was declared a separate union territory after the abolition of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019. Since then, Ladakh has been directly under the administration of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. This year, Lok Sabha elections were also conducted there.
