Ladakh L-G directs plan for 50 new water bodies to combat climate change, boost water security

• Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena directed the administration to prepare a plan for creating 50 small water bodies across the Union Territory.
• The initiative aims to mitigate adverse impacts of climate change, including receding glaciers and depletion of the water table.
• These water bodies will address irrigation needs, strengthen local livelihoods, and conserve rainwater and melting snow.
• The plan, to be holistic and scientifically designed, must be prepared within 15 days, considering the region's unique conditions.
• They will also support roadside plantations, offer potential for winter sports, and include recreational amenities like parking and eateries.