Centre Proposes Job Reservation for Ladakh

On 3rd December 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) proposed a 95% reservation in government jobs for Ladakh locals and one-third reservation for women in hill councils during a high-powered committee (HPC) meeting.

Key Developments

Job Reservation: Proposal for 95% government job reservation for Ladakhis, with immediate commencement of recruitments for gazetted posts like doctors and engineers.
Women’s Representation: One-third reservation proposed for women in the Leh and Kargil Hill Councils to address gender disparity.
Constitutional Safeguards: Draft proposal to protect Ladakh’s land, culture, and identity, alongside reviewing 22 pending laws for local concerns.
Official Languages: Proposal to make Bhoti and Urdu official languages, with recommendations to include Purgi, Shina, and Balti.