Leh, Oct. 17 -- The Union Territory of Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra has highlighted a major infrastructure overhaul spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while reporting tangible progress in ongoing high-level discussions with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) regarding constitutional safeguards and a proposed democratic framework for the region.

Addressing the media in Leh, the Chief Secretary detailed development projects worth nearly Rs.3,350 crore dedicated to the people of Ladakh on October 15, and confirmed that the Centre has shared a draft framework document proposing a two-stage approach-involving a constitutional amendment and subsequent regulations under Article 240-to establish an elected UT-level body and pro...