Centre approves new Rajya Sainik Board for Ladakh

• The Centre has approved a new Rajya Sainik Board (RSB) for Ladakh. 

• The Board will be an effective link between the Centre and the Ladakh Administration. 

• Rajya Sainik Board will play an advisory role on the matters relating to the ex-servicemen, war widows, widows and non-combatants, including serving soldiers and their dependents. 

• Zila Sainik welfare offices of Leh and Kargil will function under the newly constituted Rajya Sainik Board.