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LADAKH’S 7 COUNCILS & THE DECENTRALISATION DEBATE Why in the News? The Ladakh Administration has decided to establish Autonomous Hill Development Councils (AHDCs) in all seven districts of the Union Territory, expanding the existing system beyond Leh and Kargil. The move has reignited the debate over the distribution of political and administrative powers in Ladakh, …
Read MoreLADAKH TO GET A CUSTOMISED SELF-GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK Why in the News? Governance Reform: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed a customised self-governance framework for the Union Territory of Ladakh, establishing new legislative districts and electoral power distribution mechanisms. Key Proposal: The Centre has discussed creating a UT-level elected body with constitutional safeguards modelled …
Read MoreLADAKH DELEGATES OFFERED TERMS OF ARTICLE 371 BY GOVERNMENT Why in the News? Renewed talks: MHA officials resumed dialogue with Ladakh civil society groups over the region’s political status and sustainability development goals, including addressing pressing environmental issues. Recent unrest: Follows protests where four civilians were killed and activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained, highlighting the …
Read MoreLadakh’s New Reservation Policy and Statehood Demand Why in the News? The President of India notified four key regulations for Ladakh on June 3, 2025, implementing a new Ladakh reservation policy that grants 95% government jobs reservation, fixing official languages of Ladakh, and reserving seats for women—amid continuing civil society demands for Statehood and constitutional …
Read MoreLadakh Recognises Five Official Languages in 2025 Why in the News? President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated the Ladakh Official Languages Regulation 2025, which designates English, Hindi, Urdu, Bhoti, and Purgi as official languages for governance in the Union Territory of Ladakh, effective across the entire region. This move aligns with efforts to promote linguistic diversity …
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