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Centre approves new Rajya Sainik Board for Ladakh

Category : National
Published on: November 17 2021 Share on facebook

  • The Centre has approved the formation of a new Rajya Sainik Board for Ladakh. The Board will serve as a vital liaison between the Centre and the Ladakh Administration.
  • The newly formed Rajya Sainik Board will oversee the operations of Leh and Kargil's zila sainik welfare offices.
  • The Rajya Sainik Board will act as advisory on matters relating to ex-servicemen including serving soldiers and their dependents, kin of war martyrs, and non-combatants.
  • The Rajya Sainik Board's welfare schemes will benefit the Ladakh Scouts Regiment Center to the greatest extent possible.

Important Takeaways

About Ladakh

  • Capital of Ladakh: Leh (summer) and Kargil (winter)
  • Ladakh become a Union Territory: 31 October 2019
  • The nickname of Ladakh: The Land of High Passes
  • Cold Desert found in India: Ladakh
  • Districts: 2
  • Largest lake in Ladakh: Pangong Lake
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