LG Saxena certifies 102 more Ladakh villages as organic

Organic certified villages are promoted by the Indian govt. Pic/Istock

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena awarded organic certification to the 102 villages in Kargil, Dras, Zanskar and Sham regions on Monday, taking the total to 207, saying it will protect the Himalayan ecosystem and build climate-resilient agriculture.

In a post on X, Saxena said, "Proudly awarded organic certification to 102 villages across Kargil, Dras, Zanskar, and Sham districts on Sunday, marking a significant stride towards transforming Ladakh into a fully organic region. This brings the total number of certified organic villages in Ladakh to 207."

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