Leh, July 13 -- Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Monday announced major administrative reforms aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, including the posting of Tehsildars in 17 newly created tehsils, the establishment of new Public Works and Public Health Engineering divisions, and efforts to extend the benefits of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act to all seven newly created districts.

According to a press release, he also highlighted significant progress in government recruitment, decentralised governance, and ongoing discussions on constitutional safeguards for Ladakh while addressing a press briefing in Leh.

Describing the year as spiritually significant for the people of Ladakh, the Chief Secret...