Leh, April 4 -- Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Saturday, said works have begun in full swing for creating a new water body in Chuchot village, following his visit to the area and directions issued on March 26, 2026.

The initiative forms part of a larger water conservation project being undertaken across the Union Territory, aimed at storing glacial melt to meet irrigation needs and ensure a sustainable water supply for local communities.

Taking it to X, he wrote, "Pleased to share that works have begun in full steam for creating a new water body in Chuchot village in Leh, following my visit to the village and subsequent directions, on 26.03.2026. The initiative is as part of the ambitious water conservation project...