Drass district
Drass district | |
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 View of Drass from High Mountains | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Ladakh |
| Region | Ladakh |
Drass district is one of the 5 newly proposed districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh, India.[1] It is one of the smallest districts in India.[2]
History
In January 2024, hundreds of people from various villages in the region participated in a peaceful protest march, demanding that Drass be recognized as a district.[3]
Prior to the creation of these districts, Ladakh comprised only two districts, Leh and Kargil.[4] The establishment of Drass and the other four districts brings the total number of districts in Ladakh to seven, aiming to bring government services and opportunities closer to the residents of these remote areas.[4][2]
Tourism
Drass now serves as a stopping point for travelers heading to Leh and Kargil.[5]
References
- ^ "MHA announces five new districts in Ladakh". The Times of India. 2024-08-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ a b Gillani, Syed Shadab Ali (2024-08-26). "Will Ladakh's New Districts Have Autonomous Hill Councils Too, Congress Asks". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ "Residents seek district tag for Drass". Tribune India. 14 Jan 2024. Retrieved 26 Aug 2024.
- ^ a b "Ladakh Gets 5 New Districts: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra And Changthang". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Drass". Retrieved 2024-08-26.