Ladakh Notifies 23 Heritage Sites as Protected Monuments
Why in the news
The Union Territory of Ladakh has placed 23 of its heritage sites under formal legal protection by declaring them Protected Monuments.
Key facts
- 23 sites were notified as Protected Monuments by the UT administration of Ladakh.
- Legal basis: the Jammu & Kashmir Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1920.
- The sites are archaeological, historical and cultural in nature.
- They are spread over Leh, Nubra, Sham, Zanskar and Kargil.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | UT of Ladakh |
| Number of sites | 23 |
| Status given | Protected Monuments |
| Governing law | J&K Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1920 |
| Regions covered | Leh, Nubra, Sham, Zanskar, Kargil |
Significance
- Gives the sites statutory protection, so they are covered by law and not just by custom.
- Strengthens heritage conservation across several parts of the Union Territory.
Exam angle
- Which Act was used for notifying the monuments: the 1920 J&K Ancient Monuments Preservation Act.
- Count to remember: 23 sites in Ladakh.
- Related term: Protected Monument status.