Ladakh

A Union Territory since October 2019, Ladakh is renowned for its mountainous beauty and distinct culture.

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Two districts that make up Ladakh - Leh and Kargil - including 243 villages.

Ladakh shares international border with China, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Ladakh is India's coldest, most elevated inhabited region (2300-5000 meters).

Snow-capped mountains and glacial lakes attract a large number of tourists.

Indus, Zanskar, and Shyok are the major rivers that flow through Ladakh.

The government announced 7.5 GW solar power park projects to be commissioned by 2022.

Leh

Largest

producer of seabuckthorn & apricots

74%

of energy usage in Ladakh is derived from renewable sources.

320

clear sunny days in a year offers opportunities for solar power.

Tourism

Ladakh has several renowned Buddhist monasteries that attract global tourists.

Agriculture

Agriculture, food processing, and related activities are the main income generators in the UT.

Mission Organic Development Initiative of Ladakh Policy, Strategy and Action Plan

Agriculture in Leh Ladakh is a way of life for the agrarian population and nearly 70% population is directly or indirectly dependent on this sector.

Vision 2050 for UT of Ladakh

Vision 2050 aims to foster overall development through the Union Territory of Ladakh.

UT Administration of Ladakh

01982-255567

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Raj Bhawan, Leh-Ladakh

District Administration Leh

01982-252010

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Deputy Commissioner, Near Pologround, Leh-Ladakh

District Administration Kargil

01982-232216

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Deputy Commissioner, Baroo, Kargil-Ladakh

Key Investment Agency

Key Growth Sectors

Here are the leading sectors with opportunities for foreign investors

Agriculture

Food Processing

Healthcare

Leather

Mining

Renewable Energy

Textiles and Garments

Tourism

Wellness

Key Investors

Coca-Cola operates a manufacturing plant in the J&K and Ladakh region.

Pepsi operates a manufacturing plant in the J&K and Ladakh region.

Grauer & Weil runs a manufacturing plant in the J&K and Ladakh region.

Reckitt Benckiser runs a manufacturing plant in J&K and Ladakh region.

Investment Opportunities

Chutuk Hydel Project

Land acquisition for the 44 MW project has been completed. Presently work on the project is in full swing in three shifts. Diversion of Channel has been completed and river Suru stands diverted and work on barrage construction started.

Kirthai Hydel Power

Set up by J&K State Power Development Corp Ltd in Doda, the project involves setting up of a new unit, for which CEA approval is awaited.

Z-Morh Tunnel Project

National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corp Ltd. is developing a tunnel in Ganderbal in PPP mode. It is currently in the planning stage.

Solar and Hydro Power Projects

The NHPC is commissioning the establishment of Hydro Power projects in Nimmo Bazgo and Chutak in addition to Takmaching, Khalsi and Kanyunche. A Solar Power project is expected to be set up in Phyang.

The Atal Tunnel

A 9.2 km tunnel built along the Rohtang Pass connecting Leh to Manali has been completed by the Border Roads Organization. The travel time between the two locations is expected to brought down to less than an hour.

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State Attractions

Cultural Festival

Nubra Valley

Pangong Lake

Camel Safari in sand dunes

Shanti Stupa

ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

India has a well-oiled enterprise promoting machinery that is backed by strong legislative, judiciary, executive, and capital establishments

Ladakh