Leh, Sept. 12 -- Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has ordered the complete settlement of rights and claims for local communities across three major protected zones, within two months, which include Hemis National Park, Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, and Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary.

One of the key agenda items of the Board meeting was the consideration of the sub-committee report on finalisation of the boundaries of these three protected wildlife areas.

According to a press release, in a development that will have far-reaching implications and offer relief to the local communities, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed the completion of the settlement of rights and claims of local communities in three protecte...