LG Ladakh VK Saxena Inaugurates Black-Necked Crane Festival

Ladakh’s rare black-necked cranes face mounting threats

The festival, being held from Aug. 11 to 14, has brought together conservationists, researchers and experts from India and abroad, including participants from Bhutan and Nepal, to discuss protection of the species and its fragile high-altitude habitat

Over 2,950 dogs sterilised to save Black-necked Cranes and wildlife in Ladakh

BNC, globally listed as “vulnerable”, is a cultural symbol and state Bird of Ladakh, but fewer than 100 survive in India, while the estimated world population is roughly 11,000–12,000 individuals, most of which occur on the Tibetan Plateau.

LG Ladakh VK Saxena inaugurates Black-Necked Crane Festival

Leh, Aug 11: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, inaugurated the nation’s first “Black-Necked Crane Festival 2026” in Ladakh, an initiative aimed at conserving the endangered Black-Necked Crane and strengthening environmental protection, economic welfare and sustainable livelihoods of local communities. The festival witnessed the participation of conservationists, researchers and experts from India and foreign countries, including th…

Ladakh LG VK Saxena Confers 'UT State Awards' on 36 Individuals for 2022-2025

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Ladakh Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena conferred the "UT State Awards" on 36 individuals for the years 2022-2025, recognising their outstanding contributions and exemplary service in diverse fields, as well as their meaningful contributions to the development and progress of Ladakh. India News | Ladakh LG VK Saxena Confers 'UT State Awards' on 36 Individuals for 2022-2025.

India's First Global Black-necked Crane Festival Draws Tourists, Bird Lovers to Ladakh

India's first-ever Global Black-necked Crane Festival has opened in Ladakh, attracting tourists, bird lovers, conservationists and experts from India and abroad. The August 11–14 festival aims to promote black-necked crane conservation while strengthening ecotourism, local livelihoods and community participation across Changthang.

Ladakh hosts Black Necked Crane Festival to highlight conservation of endangered species – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on August 12, 2026 3:27 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ AMN/ WEB DESK Ladakh is celebrating the first-ever Black-necked Crane festival to highlight the importance of its conservation and the role of Ladakh Union Territory in conserving the habitat of this endangered species, as Changthang Cold Wildlife Sanctuary in Ladakh is the only breeding place in the country. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh V K Saxena inaugurated the three-day long festival y…