The recent proposal to strengthen local self-governance in Ladakh through Autonomous Hill Development Councils has revived discussions around which co

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The recent proposal to strengthen local self-governance in Ladakh through Autonomous Hill Development Councils has revived discussions around which constitutional provision?

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The correct answer is Option A: Article 371. Article 371 provides special constitutional safeguards to selected States and regions based on their distinct historical, cultural, geographical and administrative conditions. The Union Government has proposed establishing Autonomous Hill Development Councils (AHDCs) in every district of Ladakh to strengthen local self-governance. At present, Leh and Kargil have Autonomous Hill Development Councils, while the proposal extends them to Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar and Drass. The proposed Hill Councils are expected to exercise powers over land administration, local employment, district planning, health, education, tourism, welfare and local infrastructure. The proposal aims to promote decentralised governance, greater public participation and preservation of Ladakh's local identity. Article 371 provides constitutional safeguards but does not confer statehood; Ladakh will continue as a Union Territory. Following its conversion into a Union Territory in 2019, Ladakh has witnessed demands for constitutional safeguards relating to land rights, employment, tribal identity, culture and environmental protection. Sonam Wangchuk, along with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has been advocating constitutional protections for Ladakh.

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Article 244

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Article 243

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Article 368

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Article 355

The recent proposal to strengthen local self-governance in Ladakh through Autonomous Hill Development Councils has revived discussions around which constitutional provision?

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