Jammu, Nov. 15 -- Lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday inaugurated the Ladakh pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF), 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The pavilion stands as a vibrant showcase of the region's heritage, craftsmanship, entrepreneurial spirit and aspirations, bringing Ladakh's unique identity to a prominent national platform. It features 14 stalls showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship and indigenous products, with the participation of 17 entrepreneurs from Ladakh. The stalls offer visitors an opportunity to explore a diverse range of GI-tagged products of Ladakh, including the Ladakhi Pashmina, traditional handloom and handicrafts, embroidery, sea buckthorn and apricots. The LG said that the exhibition was a powerful realisation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' and 'Local for Global' initiatives. He said that Ladakh's participation in the trade fair reflected the UT administration's continued efforts to promote exquisite local products, strengthen traditional industries, empower local entrepreneurs and artisans, encourage youth participation and connect the region's indigenous products with wider national and international markets. "By providing our artisans and entrepreneurs national and international recognition and market linkages, the IITF is helping in transforming local livelihoods, boosting rural economy and firmly establishing Ladakhi craftsmanship on the global map," Saxena said. He also urged people to visit the Ladakh pavilion as well as Ladakh to explore the UT's rich cultural heritage, artistry and organic products. After the inauguration, the LG also visited the stalls and interacted with participating entrepreneurs and artisans. He appreciated their efforts in preserving Ladakh's traditional skills while taking its indigenous products to wider national and international markets....