The New District Committee visited Nyoma Block on October 25, engaging with leaders and residents from all villages within the subdivision at Nyoma Community Hall.

Chaired by Pramod Kumar Jain, IAS (Retd.), the committee is assessing the establishment of five new districts in Ladakh. Its members include Kacho Asfandyar Khan, IAS (Retd.), Tsering Angchok, IAS (Retd.), Deputy Commissioner Leh Santosh Sukhadeve (ex-officio), and Deputy Commissioner Kargil Shrikant Balasaheb Suse (ex-officio).

During the meeting, local leaders and residents strongly advocated for Nyoma to be designated as the New District Headquarters. They highlighted the region's historical significance, larger population, and strategic location in the central Changthang area. A detailed memorandum outlining these points, signed by 28 local stakeholders, was presented to the committee.

Chairman Pramod Kumar Jain assured the community that their memorandum, views, and feedback would be carefully considered.
Committee member Tsering Angchok, IAS (Retd.), emphasized the committee's impartial approach in evaluating the needs and aspirations of the people. He encouraged the Changthang community to prepare for the opportunities a new district could bring, urging locals to focus on skill development, particularly for young women and self-help groups, to leverage future prospects.

The committee's visit follows the Ministry of Home Affairs' "in-principle approval" for new districts in Ladakh, including Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. The meeting aimed to gather local perspectives to enhance governance and improve service accessibility in remote areas.

Councillors, Nambardars, ex-Sarpanches, leaders, and residents of the Nyoma Subdivision participated in the meeting.