Centre announces 5 new districts in Ladakh
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the creation of five new districts in the union territory of Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. This decision, driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a developed and prosperous Ladakh, aims to enhance governance and bring benefits closer to the people. The announcement was made by Home Minister Amit Shah, who highlighted the government's commitment to providing abundant opportunities for the region. Prior to this, Ladakh had only two districts—Leh and Kargil. With the addition of these five new districts, Ladakh will now have a total of seven districts. This move comes after Ladakh was separated from Jammu and Kashmir and designated as a union territory in 2019. The region is not only a key tourist destination but also holds strategic importance, especially considering recent tensions with China in its eastern areas
Question: How many districts are there in Ladakh?
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Great Nicobar project passed judicial scrutiny, will not affect tribals: Bhupender Yadav
The Union Environment Minister has assured that the Great Nicobar project will not harm the tribal population. He said that the project has received environmental and forest clearances after careful consideration of its potential ecological impacts. To protect the tribal communities, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has allocated Rs 201.98 crore for tribal welfare plans. The minister also clarified that the Shompens or Nicobarese living in the project area will not be displaced. The project's land diversion complies with the National Forest Policy, and compensatory afforestation will be carried out to offset the impact on forest cover.
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Which are the major tribes of Andaman and Nicobar islands?
