Q. Recently, how many new districts have been announced for the Union Territory of Ladakh by the Union Home Minister?
Answer:
Five
Notes: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh. The new districts are Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. This decision aims to improve governance and bring benefits closer to the people.
Ladakh, previously with two districts (Leh and Kargil), is large and sparsely populated. The new districts will help implement public welfare schemes more effectively. The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the Ladakh administration to form a committee to plan the new districts, including details like headquarters and boundaries, and submit a report within three months.