Five new districts of Ladakh announced

• The central government announced the formation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

• Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang are the new districts.

• These new districts will help bring government services and opportunities closer to the residents.

• Currently, Ladakh has only two districts, Leh and Kargil.

• Each district is governed by its autonomous district council.