President Promulgates Key Regulations for Ladakh on Job Reservation, Language, and Women's Representation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | President Droupadi Murmu promulgates three key regulations for Ladakh. |
| Date | June 3, 2025 |
| Legal Basis | Article 240 of the Constitution and Section 58 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. |
| Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025 | - 85% job reservation for local residents. <br> - Excludes EWS from the 85% cap. <br> - Applies to the entire UT of Ladakh. |
| Ladakh Official Languages Regulation, 2025 | - Official languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, Bhoti, Purgi. <br> - Promotes native languages: Shina, Brokskat, Balti, Ladakhi. <br> - Establishes Art, Culture, and Language Academy. |
| Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Amendment) Regulation, 2025 | - 33% reservation for women in Leh and Kargil Hill Councils. <br> - Reservation rotates among constituencies. |
| Key Objectives | - Empower local communities. <br> - Preserve cultural heritage. <br> - Enhance gender representation. |