Leh, June 15 -- In a significant step towards sustainable water management and strengthening drinking water security in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday inaugurated the rejuvenated unique T-Trench Water Body at Spang-Jung in Gompa village, Leh.

The rejuvenated T-Trench, a historic spring-fed water source, is expected to directly benefit nearly 2,000 residents by ensuring enhanced water availability and improved groundwater recharge.

The project will significantly improve the discharge capacity of the source from 3 lakh Litres per Day before rejuvenation to 5 lakh Litres per day after restoration, thereby substantially augmenting the drinking water supply potential of the area.

Built in the 1980's, this spring-fe...