The central government has decided to create five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The new districts, namely Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang.
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MHA announces five new districts in Ladakh
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh - Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang - with an aim to enhance governance and bring services closer to the people.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the Home Ministry is planning to set up five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The names of the 5 new districts to be created in Ladakh are - Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang.
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Till now Ladakh was divided into two districts - Leh and Kargil. Leh was divided into six sub-divisions, while Kargil was divided into four sub-divisions.
Total Districts of Ladakh
After the establishment of five new districts, there will be a total of seven districts in Ladakh, whose names are as follows.
- Leh
- Kargil
- Zanskar
- Drass
- Sham
- Nubra
- Changthang
Static Current Affairs related to Ladakh for upcoming exams
- Formation of Union Territory: 31 October 2019
- Capitals city: Leh, Kargil
- No. of Districts: 2: (Govt. decided to create five new districts in Ladakh)
- Lieutenant Governor: Brigadier Dr. B.D. Mishra (retd)
- High Court: High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
- Total Population (2011): 274,289
- Official languages: Hindi and English
- Regional languages: Ladakhi, Purgi, Shina and Balti
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