Central Government to Strengthen Local Self-Government in Ladakh with Autonomous Hill Councils
| Topic | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement | Central government proposes Autonomous Hill Development Councils (AHDC) in all districts of Ladakh. |
| Current Setup | Only Leh and Kargil have Hill Councils. New councils planned for Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar, Drass. |
| Powers of AHDC | Includes land administration, employment, development planning, health, education, tourism, welfare schemes, and infrastructure. |
| Objective | Enhance local self-governance, protect tribal identity, ensure land rights, and improve grassroots democracy. |
| States Under Art 371 | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka region). |
| Demands in Ladakh | Land rights, employment reservation, tribal identity preservation, environmental protection, and democratic representation. |