Drass district is one of the five newly proposed districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh, India.[1] It is also one of the smallest districts in the country.[2]
Drass district | |
|---|---|
 View of Drass from High Mountains | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Ladakh |
| Region | Ladakh |
History
editIn January 2024, hundreds of people from various villages in the region took part in a peaceful protest march, demanding that Drass be recognized as a district.[3]
Before the creation of these new districts, Ladakh consisted of only two districts: Leh and Kargil.[4] The establishment of Drass and the other four newly proposed districts increases the total number of districts in Ladakh to seven. This move aims to bring government services and opportunities closer to the residents of these remote areas.[4][2]
Tourism
editDrass now serves as a key stopping point for travelers journeying to Leh and Kargil.[5]
References
edit- ^ "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.