‘Democratic decentralisation’: Govt announces hill councils for all 7 Ladakh districts

Ladakh will establish hill development councils in all seven districts to strengthen grassroots governance. This move aims to decentralize power and improve administrative reach across the vast territory. Currently, only Leh and Kargil districts have these autonomous district councils. Discussions are ongoing for a unique UT-level legislative body with broad powers. A draft framework for this new arrangement will be prepared soon.

By NASEER GANAI

What is Article 371? Ladakh to get autonomous hill councils for all seven districts

Article 371 recognises that different regions may have unique social, cultural, economic and geographical circumstances that require special protections.

Ladakh to set up autonomous hill development councils for all 7 districts

By Naveed Iqbal

Ladakh To Get Hill Councils For All 7 Districts In Local Governance Push

Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra also said the proposed Union Territory-level body under a customised Article 371 framework would sit above the seven Hill Councils, exercising legislative, executive, financial and administrative powers.