Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated five major development projects worth approximately ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh on 15 October 2026. These projects include a ₹650-crore airport terminal in Leh that increases passenger capacity to 35 lakh and the ₹2,500-crore Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road which reduces travel time from 12 to 3 hours. Other additions include the Hanu hydroelectric project, 40 reservoirs under Project Amrit Him Sarovar for farmers, and India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park. The release does not say when all these projects take effect, though they were dedicated to the public on the date of the announcement.
Key points
- ₹3,350 crore total investment across five major development projects in Ladakh
- Leh airport terminal capacity increased from 10 lakh to 35 lakh annual passengers
- Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road reduces travel time from 12 hours to 3 hours
- 40 new reservoirs created under Project Amrit Him Sarovar for irrigation
- Establishment of a High Court Bench for Ladakh was approved in August 2026
When it applies
- Inauguration of five development projects in Ladakh
- Approval of High Court Bench for Ladakh
Who it affects
- commuters
- farmers
- passengers