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Article 371 Sui-Generis Model for Ladakh: 95% Local Job Reservation, 5 New Districts, 13 km Zojila Tunnel

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23 Sept 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:95% reservation of local positionsNearly 5,000 youngsters given government employment5 new districts13 km Zojila tunnel20 flights per day in summerNearly every rural household has piped water under Jal Jeevan Mission
Bodies:Government of IndiaUnion Territory of Ladakh
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What This Article Covers

1.Ladakh’s demands for autonomy and constitutional safeguards under Article 371 form the core of current negotiations with the Centre.

2.Major infrastructure developments: 13 km Zojila tunnel (world’s longest high-altitude single-tube tunnel), new airport terminal, 20 daily flights, Bharat Net telecom expansion, and Jal Jeevan Mission coverage.

3.Examiner’s angle: Compare Article 371 with other special provisions; understand UT vs state status, Hill Development Councils, and border infrastructure schemes.

The Big Picture
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Ladakh’s political future hinges on constructive dialogue over agitation. The Centre has offered a sui-generis constitutional model under Article 371 with legislative, executive and financial powers, alongside 95% local job reservation, five new districts, and massive infrastructure investments. Key for aspirants: understand the Article 371 framework, devolution mechanisms, and border area development.

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Quick Exam Facts From News

Local Job Reservation95% of positions reserved for residents
New Districts Created5 new districts, each to get elected Hill Development Council
Government Jobs GivenNearly 5,000 youngsters employed; thousands more to be recruited
Zojila Tunnel Length13 km – world’s longest high-altitude single-tube tunnel
Daily Flights in Summer (Leh)Nearly 20 flights per day
Piped Water CoverageNearly every rural household under Jal Jeevan Mission
Proposed Constitutional ModelSui-generis model under Article 371

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  • ›Local Job Reservation: 95% of positions reserved for residents
  • ›New Districts Created: 5 new districts, each to get elected Hill Development Council
  • ›Target this Data: 95% local job reservation in Ladakh; 5 new districts; 5,000 youngsters given government employment; 13 km Zojila tunnel.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Sui-generis constitutional model under Article 371 for Ladakh.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Union Territory of Ladakh administration; Central government negotiators.

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Q1Static LinkageMedium

Which constitutional article is being considered by the Centre to offer a sui-generis autonomous model for Ladakh?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding Ladakh's development and demands:

1. The Centre has offered a new constitutional model under Article 371 for Ladakh.

2. Ladakh currently has 100% reservation of local positions for residents.

3. The Zojila tunnel, when completed, will be the world’s longest high-altitude single-tube tunnel.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to the article, how many young people have already been given government employment in Ladakh under the recent reservation arrangement?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary purpose of creating five new districts in Ladakh, as mentioned in the article?

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