The Centre has approved new Rajya Sainik Board for Ladakh, which will be an effective link between the Centre and Ladakh Administration.
Rajya Sainik Board will play an advisory role on the matters relating to the ex-servicemen, war widows, widows, and non-combatants, including serving soldiers and their dependents. Zilasainik welfare offices of Leh and Kargil will function under the newly constituted Rajya Sainik Board. It provides access to the welfare schemes under Raksha Mantri Ex-servicemen Welfare Fund.
