Cabinet gave nod for setting up of Central University of Ladakh

The Union Cabinet has approved gave nod for setting up of Central University and establishment of an integrated multi-purpose infrastructure development corporation for Ladakh.

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The university in Ladakh will provide world-class education facilities to the youth of Ladakh.

According to the 2001 census, the overall literacy rate in Leh District is 62% (72% for males and 50% for females), and in Kargil District 58% (74% for males and 41% for females).

University of Ladakh and Eliezer Joldan Memorial College, a government degree college, enables students to pursue higher education without having to leave Ladakh.

In December 2019, the union minister of state for home affairs Mr G Kishan Reddy, in a written response has stated in Parliament that the Government of India has approved to establish a Medical College and National Research Institute for Sowa-Rigpa in the district of Leh.