New Districts Announced in Ladakh: Amit Shah's Big Move

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. This move aims to improve governance and bring development benefits directly to residents. Ladakh was designated a UT after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Monday the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The announcement was made in a post on 'X', highlighting the government's aim to advance Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a developed and prosperous Ladakh.

The new districts—Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang—are intended to bring governance and benefits directly to the people, boosting administrative efficiency and access to services. Shah emphasized the government's commitment to creating abundant opportunities for the residents of Ladakh.

Ladakh became a Union Territory following the bifurcation of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019. On the same day, Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was abrogated. As a Union Territory, Ladakh is directly administered by the union home ministry.

(With inputs from agencies.)