Ladakh March

Breakthrough in Ladakh: 15-year residency norm finalized for domicile status

After prolonged negotiations spanning two years, key Ladakh-based groups—the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA)—have reached an agreement with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to implement a 15-year continuous residency requirement for obtaining domicile status in the Union Territory of Ladakh. May 28, 2025