LEH, Dec. 28 -- The creation of the new five districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh will mark a historic step towards decentralised governance, equitable development and administrative justice for the people living in far-flung and border areas of the region.

The long-awaited creation of the new five districts is expected to bring governance closer to the people, improve access to essential services, and address long-standing developmental imbalances in Ladakh's unique and challenging terrain.

This was stated by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, while interacting with a delegation led by Councillor Cha, Stanzin Lakpa, which called on him here at the Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat.

During the meeting, the delegatio...