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A day after Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced  creation of five new districts in the Union Territory, he approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SP) in these districts so that the administrative works commence immediately.

 

With this prompt action, posts of DCs and SPs in all five new districts – Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass – have been filled.This decisive move is aimed at ensuring immediate operationalisation of governance structures, strengthening law and order, and bringing administration closer to the people, particularly in remote and far-flung areas.

 

The Lieutenant Governor exhorted the newly appointed officials to take charge of their respective districts without any delay. He urged them to work with full vigour and dedication to fulfil the aspirations of the people and work towards the inclusive development of the districts.

 

Saxena said that the remaining posts of subordinate officials will also be filled on priority, apart from fulfilling the logistical requirements, to ensure their smooth and effective functioning. He added that a robust administrative framework is being put in place to support long-term governance and development goals to translate the vision of district creation into tangible benefits for the people.

 

He emphasised that decentralised governance will significantly improve service delivery, enhance administrative efficiency, and strengthen law and order at the grassroots level.With the Lieutenant Governor’s approval, the  officers have been assigned charge as Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police in the newly created districts

 

Pertinently, on April 27, the Union Territory of Ladakh announced the creation of five new districts—Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass—bringing the total to seven. This move, approved by Ladakh's LG Vinai Kumar Saxena, aims to enhance governance, decentralize administration, and meet long-pending demands, following an initial August 2024 approval by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Union Territory now has seven districts (up from only Leh and Kargil).