Ladakh To Get 5 New Districts; Amit Shah Announces Names, Says ‘Step Will Take Benefits Meant for People to Their Doorsteps’

In a significant development for Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the creation of five new districts in the union territory. Shah revealed the decision in a tweet on August 26, emphasising that the move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed and prosperous Ladakh. The newly formed districts namely Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang are intended to enhance governance and bring essential services closer to the people. Shah wrote in his tweet, "The new districts will take the benefits meant for the people to their doorsteps by bolstering governance in every nook and cranny." Ladakh Road Accident: 6 Killed, Several Others Injured As Bus Travelling to Durbuk Meets With Accident in Leh (See Pics).

Amit Shah Announces Creation of 5 Districts in Ladakh

In pursuit of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's vision to build a developed and prosperous Ladakh, the MHA has decided to create five new districts in the union territory. The new districts, namely Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang, will take the benefits meant for the people…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 26, 2024

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