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<\/a>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ladakh will establish hill development councils in all seven districts to strengthen grassroots governance. 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