In a pioneering study, researchers from the Raman Research Institute (RRI) have recognized the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) in Hanle, Ladakh, as the optimal location in India for satellite-based quantum communications.

For FY26, Central grants amount to Rs. 4,692 crore (US$ 546.3 million) will be allocated to Ladakh, representing a decrease from Rs. 1,266 crore (US$ 147.4 million) compared to FY25.

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, underscored the vital importance of infrastructure development for realizing a developed India, highlighting the Sonamarg tunnel as a historic milestone that will enhance all-weather connectivity and significantly facilitate travel between Srinagar and Ladakh.

As of February 2025, Ladakh had an installed power capacity of 3,589. 09 MW.

India has started building a strategic road along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, according to a report in the Times of India. The proposed road is being built from Chushul south of Pangong Tso and Demchok in eastern Ladakh.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation announced that it will spend Rs. 480.33 crore (US$ 57.53 million) to facilitate the construction of a new building at Leh Airport.

Ladakh received Rs. 1 crore (US$ 119,755) of Central Assistance under Per Drop More Crop scheme. As a result of the proactive measures undertaken by the Central Government 1,006 Industrial Units have been established in Ladakh, with a total investment of Rs. 122.71 crore (US$ 14.69 million).

On June 28, 2024, Ramky Infrastructure Limited won contracts totaling Rs. 131.19 crore (US$ 15.73 million) from PowerGrid Energy Services Limited to improve power distribution infrastructure in Ladakh, involving the construction of seven 66KV substations and the installation of 70 km of new distribution lines in Leh and Kargil districts.

The Ministry of Renewable Energy plans to establish 13,000 MW of renewable energy and a 12,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Ladakh.

The Union Cabinet, in February 2023, approved the construction of the 4.1-km Shinkun La tunnel on the Nimu-Padam-Darcha Road link to provide all-weather connectivity to the border areas of Ladakh. The tunnel will be completed by December 2025 at a cost of Rs. 1,681 crore (US$ 205.1 million).

In May 2023, the central government gave its approval for the implementation of Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the Union Territory of Ladakh with a sanctioned cost of Rs. 687.05 crore (US$ 83.8 million). The scheme includes the grid connectivity of the Changthang region, downline infrastructure in the Zanskar region along with other loss reduction works in the Leh and Kargil districts of Ladakh.

On September 09, 2024, Ladakh established a State RAMP Programme Committee to oversee the implementation of the RAMP Programme, guided by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in July 2022 informed the Lok Sabha that one medical college has been approved for Leh at a cost of Rs. 325 crore (US$ 39.7 million), which is to be shared between the Centre and the UT Administration of Ladakh in the ratio of 90:10.

In a significant development, the Government of India is considering a major industrial development scheme, with a proposed financial outlay of Rs. 3,500 crore (US$ 427 million), for generating large-scale job opportunities in the private sector in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

On August 22, 2024, Phobrang village along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh gained access to 4G mobile network services, thanks to a collaboration between the local administration, Indian Army, and villagers. The Airtel 4G network was inaugurated by Chushul Councillor Konchok Stanzin and Brigadier S Rana of the 118 Brigade. The project included a solar-powered tower, five kilometers of Optical Fibre Cable laid by the army, and a battery bank built by villagers.