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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business Standard
Over 1,600 km roads built in Ladakh since UT status in 2019: Govt in LS
Around 1,670 kilometres of additional roads have been constructed or blacktopped in Ladakh since it was granted Union Territory status in 2019, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the Union Territory of Ladakh is now well equipped with snow-clearance machinery to ensure road connectivity during heavy snowfall. Helipads have also been constructed at various locations to improve overall connectivity. Rai said there has been a significant improvement in road infrastructure in Ladakh following its reorganisation. "As per information provided by the UT of Ladakh, under various schemes of the Central Governmentincluding the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), and UT-administered schemesapproximately 1,670 kilometres of additional roads have been constructed, blacktopped, or metalled since the formation of the Union Territory in 2019," he said. The Minister added that improved road connectivity, along with other initiatives, has played a key role in boosting the region's tourism sector. "The roads have reduced travel time, ensured safe and efficient year-round access, opened up new tourist destinations, promoted winter tourism, and attracted adventure enthusiasts to the region," Rai said. According to data shared by the Ladakh administration, the region witnessed 2,79,937 tourist arrivals in 2019. Following its UT formation, the numbers rose to 5,31,396 in 2022, 5,25,374 in 2023, and 3,76,386 in 2024. Ladakh was carved out as a separate Union Territory from the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019. Jammu and Kashmir was also reorganised as a UT on the same day. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Over 1,600 km roads built in Ladakh since UT status in 2019: Govt tells Lok Sabha
Around 1,670 kilometres of additional roads have been constructed or blacktopped in Ladakh since it was granted Union Territory status in 2019, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the Union Territory of Ladakh is now well equipped with snow-clearance machinery to ensure road connectivity during heavy snowfall. Helipads have also been constructed at various locations to improve overall connectivity. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Rai said there has been a significant improvement in road infrastructure in Ladakh following its reorganisation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo "As per information provided by the UT of Ladakh, under various schemes of the Central Government-including the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), and UT-administered schemes-approximately 1,670 kilometres of additional roads have been constructed, blacktopped, or metalled since the formation of the Union Territory in 2019," he said. The Minister added that improved road connectivity, along with other initiatives, has played a key role in boosting the region's tourism sector. Live Events "The roads have reduced travel time, ensured safe and efficient year-round access, opened up new tourist destinations, promoted winter tourism, and attracted adventure enthusiasts to the region," Rai said. According to data shared by the Ladakh administration, the region witnessed 2,79,937 tourist arrivals in 2019. Following its UT formation, the numbers rose to 5,31,396 in 2022, 5,25,374 in 2023, and 3,76,386 in 2024. Ladakh was carved out as a separate Union Territory from the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019. Jammu and Kashmir was also reorganised as a UT on the same day.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
From 11,500 feet to the Durand Cup: 1 Ladakh FC make historic entry
1 Ladakh FC players The Spituk Stadium, which stands at an altitude of 11,500 feet, is home to 1 Ladakh, which is soon going to earn a passage in history as the first club from the faraway Himalayan region to play in the 134th edition of the Durand Cup. 'It's a massive opportunity not just for 1 Ladakh FC but also for the UT of Ladakh to be playing at Durand Cup for the first time ever. A huge thanks to the organisers,' 1 Ladakh FC co-founder and general secretary of Ladakh Football Association (LFA), Tsering Angmo, told TOI. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'We are a team from the northernmost part of India and playing in the Durand Cup is an opportunity for us to bring Ladakh to the Indian football map. We will use this opportunity to spread the message of awareness on climate change. You will see we will be very unique in how we play football and carry our message to the people of the country,' she added. A brainchild of Tsering and former Real Kashmir co-owner Shamim Meraj, 1 Ladakh has the black-necked crane on the crest and traditional motifs on the jerseys. Their eco-friendly jerseys, unveiled by the Dalai Lama, have already sold in thousands outside India, especially in Europe. The opportunity to bring their football from an altitude of 11,500ft to the mainland national stage is one that the two-year-old club has cherished since its inception. 'Our expectations are very grounded. For now we just want to compete well and give a good show at the Durand Cup and then hope for some magic and miracles!' was how Tsering explained their upcoming sojourn. However, 1 Ladakh are leaving no stone unturned in their endeavour to compete with some of the best in the country. The dearth of professionals from the region has led them to recruit 10 footballers from around the country to guide their challenge, along with the Ladakhi players. Former Chennaiyin FC assistant coach, Rajan Mani, will be at the helm of the club. He was a youth coach at Bengaluru FC as well and also the ex-head of youth development with the U16 Indian team. 'Playing in the mainland, with the huge difference in weather conditions from Ladakh, can be a deterrent to the players' performance. So, we are taking steps to acclimatise,' Tsering explained. Hence, the team will be travelling to Delhi on Friday and undergo a 10-day conditioning camp at IMT Ghaziabad. They will then avoid unnecessary air travel emissions and travel by train to Jamshedpur, the destination of their Group C clashes, and hold a five-day camp in collaboration with Jamshedpur FC , ahead of their Durand Cup opener against Foreign Services Team at JRD Tata Sports Complex on Aug 2. The very existence of the club, touted 'the greenest club in South Asia' with its mission to hit net-zero carbon in four years, challenges the status quo. Apart from their goal of eventually playing in the I-League and becoming the first club from Ladakh in India's top-tiers, it's their environmental message that makes them the club to watch out for at Durand Cup. Tsering said, 'We will be the team using minimum plastic and have a calculator to measure our carbon footprint.' Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
