Ladakh

With ~320 clear sunny days in a year and average daily global solar radiation as high as 2022 kWh/m2/annum, Ladakh is a favourable hotspot for solar power generation in India.

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Last updated: Aug, 2024

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Capital

Leh

Geographical Area (sq km)

59,146

State Language

Ladakhi, Purgi and Hindi

Literacy Rate

50.96 per cent

Administrative Districts

Key Industries:

Agriculture

Horticulture

Milk & dairy

Tourism

RELATED SITES

Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh Ministry of Commerce and Industry Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh Tourism in Ladakh

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26 Jun 24

Ladakh achieves full functional literacy

The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Mr. B.D. Mishra declared Ladakh to achieve full functional literacy under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, with a literacy rate of over 97%.

17 Nov 21

BRO feat recognised by Guinness World Records

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) received the Guinness World Records certificate for constructing and black topping the world’s highest motorable road.

23 Jul 21

Cabinet approves establishment of an Integrated Multi-purpose Corporation for the Union Territory of Ladakh

Indian government established Integrated Multi-purpose infrastructure Development Corporation which will work on industry, tourism, transport and marketing of local products and handicraft in Union Territory of Ladakh

19 May 21

16 States/UTs lift 100% food grains for May 2021 under PMGKAY Food Corporation of India supplies 31.80 LMT free food grains to a States/ UTs under PMGKA

Food Corporation of India supplies 31.80 LMT free food grains to a States/ UTs under PMGKAY scheme.

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