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Sign in to searchFormation of 5 New Districts in Ladakh
The recent notification approving the creation of **five new districts in Ladakh—Zanskar, Drass, Nubra, Changthang, and Sham—**marks a significant step in strengthening administrative governance in the Union Territory. With this, the total number of districts has increased from 2 (Leh and Kargil) to 7, following the Ministry of Home Affairs’ in-principle approval in August 2024.
Salient Features:Each newly created district has distinct geographical and strategic importance. Zanskar (HQ: Padum) improves access in a remote, culturally unique region. Drass (HQ: Ranbirpura) holds strategic value as one of the coldest inhabited places and a gateway to Ladakh. Nubra (HQ: Diskit) is critical due to its proximity to the Siachen Glacier. Changthang (HQ: Nyoma) shares the LAC with China and is key for Pashmina production. Sham (HQ: Khalatse) is agriculturally rich and culturally significant.
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Five new districts created in Ladakh—Zanskar, Drass, Nubra, Changthang, Sham—strengthening governance, border security, and regional development in the Union Territory.
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