Jammu, June 3 -- Ladakh lieutenant governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday accorded approval for the constitution of the Ladakh Tourism Development Society (LTDS).

The establishment of LTDS, addresses the need for a dedicated institutional mechanism, that brings together government agencies, tourism stakeholders, local communities and industry associations, under a common platform for the holistic development of tourism in Ladakh, said an official spokesperson.

The society will serve as the central agency for planning, promotion, regulation, coordination and implementation of tourism-related initiatives, while ensuring environmental sustainability, cultural preservation and community participation in Ladakh.

The LTDS will function ...