US EditionNew Rules on Reservation, Domicile, Languages Notified for Ladakh
- On June 3, 2025, new regulations regarding reservation, domicile criteria, language, and the composition of hill councils were announced for Ladakh by the central government.
- These rules followed protests and stalled talks since 2019 after Article 370's abrogation dissolved Ladakh's special status and exclusive rights.
- The new policies allocate up to 85% of government job vacancies to Scheduled Tribes, establish a 15-year residency requirement from 2019 to qualify for Ladakh domicile status, and mandate that at least one-third of hill council seats be reserved for women.
- The official languages recognized include English, Hindi, Urdu, Bhoti, and Purgi, while leaders praised the steps as addressing employment for local youth.
- These changes aim to safeguard Ladakh’s cultural and employment interests, though demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule protections remain unresolved.
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Centre Announces New Reservation, Domicile Rules For Ladakh | What Does That Mean?
The move is being considered a major step towards protecting local people's interests as they have been protesting for constitutional safeguards to protect their language, culture and land
·New Delhi, India
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