The Ladakh administration has proposed to organise a global-scale black-necked crane festival in Ladakh in the second week of August to promote wildlife conservation, harmonious coexistence between communities and nature, and nature-based livelihoods across the Changthang region, officials said.

The proposal was discussed at a meeting chaired by Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra, who reviewed plans for the festival and stressed the need to position the region as a premier destination for bird tourism and conservation.