Ladakh lieutenant governor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Saturday approved the Ladakh Sports Policy 2026, unveiling a comprehensive roadmap that promises monthly scholarships, one-time cash rewards and sustained financial support to athletes in a major push to transform the Union Territory into a sporting powerhouse.

Saxena described the initiative as a major development. He said the policy aims to create a lively and self-sustaining sports community. Young athletes should be able to pursue sports as a career without worrying about money.

The policy, based on the motto "Scout, Facilitate and Recognise," follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of promoting sports through programs like Khelo India. It aims to spot, nurture, and reward talent from local levels to international stages.