CONTENTS 1) Ladakh is a region administered by India as a union teritory , and constituting a part of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of dispute between India, Pakistan , and China since 1947.It is bordered by the Tibet Autonomous Region to the east, the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh to the south, both the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Pakistan- administered Gilgit-Baltistan to the west, and the southwest corner of Xinjiang across the Karakoram Pass in the far north. It extends from the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range to the north to the main Great Himalaya to the south. The eastern end, consisting of the uninhabited Aksai Chin plains, is claimed by the Indian Government as part of Ladakh, and has been under Chinese control since 1962. Until 2019, Ladakh was a region of the Indian- administered state of Jammu and Kashmir . In August 2019, the Parliament of India passed an act by which Ladakh became a union territory on 31 October 2019. 2) Tourism is one of an economic contributor to the union territory of Ladakh in Northern India. The union territory is part of the broader disputed Kashmir region and is sandwiched between the Karakoram mountain range to the north and the Himalayas to the south and is situated at the height of 11,400 ft. Ladakh is composed of the Leh and Kargil districts. The region contains prominent Buddhist sites and has an ecotourism industry. As of 2020, tourism industry in Ladakh was worth ₹600 crore (US$84 million). 3) About life of people in Ladakh, they traditionally lead a nomadic rustic life and are sincere and honest. About occupation of people in Ladakh, 90% of them depend on agriculture based on the Indus River for their livelihood. Their main agricultural products are barley, wheat, buckwheat, peas, rapeseed and beans. Apples and apricots are grown in warmer regions of low altitude. Ladakh is well-known for its rich culture . The Ladakh people are very hardworking and have productively used the rich natural resources. If you like the content plz give a like and share with your friends. For any querry contact me on LinkedIn (Link given in my profile).

1. ENGLISH ART INTEGRATED LEARNING
TOPIC- LADAKH :
TOURISM,CULTURE,LANGUAGE,
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS.
Name: SRINJOY CHATTERJEE
CLASS-12-B
ROLL NO-38
SCHOOL-KENDRIYA VIDAYALAYA
BALLYGUNGE

2. LADAKH
• Ladakh is a region administered by India as a union teritory , and
constituting a part of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the
subject of dispute between India, Pakistan , and China since 1947.It
is bordered by the Tibet Autonomous Region to the east, the Indian
state of Himachal Pradesh to the south, both the Indian-administered
union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Pakistan-
administered Gilgit-Baltistan to the west, and the southwest corner
of Xinjiang across the Karakoram Pass in the far north. It extends
from the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range to the north to the
main Great Himalaya to the south. The eastern end, consisting of
the uninhabited Aksai Chin plains, is claimed by the Indian
Government as part of Ladakh, and has been under Chinese control
since 1962. Until 2019, Ladakh was a region of the Indian-
administered state of Jammu and Kashmir . In August 2019,
the Parliament of India passed an act by which Ladakh became a
union territory on 31 October 2019.

3. • The largest town in Ladakh is Leh, followed by Kargil, each of
which headquarters a district . The Leh district contains
the Indus, Shyok and Nubra river valleys. The Kargil
district contains the Suru, Dras and Zanskar river valleys. The main
populated regions are the river valleys, but the mountain slopes also
support the pastoral Changpa nomads. The main religious groups in
the region are Muslims (mainly Shia) (46%), Tibetan
Buddhists (40%), Hindus (12%) and others (2%). Ladakh is one of
the most sparsely populated regions in India. As its culture and
history are closely related to that of Tibet, it is known as the “Little
Tibet”.

4. • Leh Ladakh is a Municipal Committee city in district of Leh, Jammu and Kashmir. The Leh Ladakh
city is divided into 21 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Leh Ladakh Municipal
Committee has population of 30,870 of which 21,669 are males while 9,201 are females as per report
released by Census India 2011.
• Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 1697 which is 5.50 % of total population of Leh Ladakh
(MC).
Ladakh (Kargil and Leh
Districts) : mother-tongue of
population, according to the
2011 Census.
Bauti
(35.72%)
Purkhi
(33.61%)
Hindi
(8.94%)
Others
(6.42%)
Shina
(4.30%)
Balti
(3.58%)
Tibetan
(2.33%)
Ladakhi
(2.06%)
Punjabi
(1.00%)
Religions in Ladakh
(2011)
Islam
(46.41%)
Buddhism
(39.65%)
Hinduism
(12.11%)
Sikhism
(0.83%)
Christianit
y (0.46%)
Jainism
(0.05%)

5. Age and sex composition of Ladakh
Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 72.62 % 27.38 %
Total Population 9,108,060 3,433,242
Male Population 4,774,477 1,866,185
Female Population 4,333,583 1,567,057
Population Growth 19.42 % 36.42 %
Sex Ratio 908 840
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 865 850
Child Population (0-6) 1,593,008 425,897
Child Percentage (0-6) 17.49 % 12.41 %
Literates 4,747,950 2,319,283
Average Literacy 63.18 % 77.12 %
Male Literacy 73.76 % 83.92 %
Female Literacy 46.00 % 56.65 %

6. Transport and communication
• In the landlocked state like Jammu and Kashmir, road transport is an indispensable means of
communication for the regular distribution of essential and other commodities. Hence, the
government has given the highest priority to the construction and maintenance of roads.
• The railway line between Jammu and Udhampur, started in 1981-82, was completed by 1997-98.
Rs.142 crores, with an addition of another Rs.50 crores have been spent on completing it. This
railway line has been further extended up to Srinagar at an additional cost of Rs.1,900 crores.
• Economic development of the state and access to the landlocked and unexposed areas are dependent
on roads. The total road length was 13,540 Kms by March 1996. Of the 6,268 villages in the state,
3,962 villages were connected through roads by 1995. By the Eighth plan, 228 additional villages are
likely to be connected through the roads.
• An alternative to the existing national highway connecting Jammu and Srinagar, known as the
Mughal road was completed by Ninth plan period. The Ministry of Surface Transport has sanctioned
Rs.25 lakhs under the National Patrolling scheme for the purpose of an ambulance and crane for
deployment on the highway.
• In the Kashmir valley, timber bridges constructed decades ago are being replaced and reconstructed
by concrete bridges. The major bridges completed in 1995 were Abdullah Bridge, Aishmuquam,
Larkipora in Kashmir valley and Kathua Bridge in Jammu division. Other bridges under construction
are Pul-Doda Bridge in Doda, Sher-i-Kashmir Bridge, Poonch fly-over project, Jammu, Wagoora,
Vailoo, Hillar, Pahoo and Biddar Bridges in the valley and Kali Dhar Bridge in Rajouri district.
• Communication facilities have considerably expanded with the opening of new telephone exchanges,
extension of existing lines and the establishment of direct-dialing services between Srinagar and
Jammu, Srinagar and Delhi and between Srinagar, Anantnag and Baramulla. This service has been
extended upto Mumbai and other important towns in the country.
• A new radio transmitter of much greater power has since been installed in Jammu, and the Srinagar
station has been further strengthened. A radio station has since been set up in Leh. The TV station in
Srinagar, catering to a population of 20 lakhs, has become very popular. Similar is the case with the
Jammu TV station.
• A yard-com-workshop complex at Srinagar has been constructed involving a cost of Rupees 4.70
crores.

8. • Tourism:
• Tourism is one of an economic contributor to the union territory
of Ladakh in Northern India. The union territory is part of the
broader disputed Kashmir region and is sandwiched between
the Karakoram mountain range to the north and the Himalayas to
the south and is situated at the height of 11,400 ft. Ladakh is
composed of the Leh and Kargil districts. The region contains
prominent Buddhist sites and has an ecotourism industry. As of
2020, tourism industry in Ladakh was worth ₹600
crore (US$84 million).

9. • Ecotourism:
• Due to the strain that tourism can cause on local
resources, the concept of ecotourism has been
introduced in Ladakh by non-governmental
organizations and individuals like Helena Norberg-
Hodge and Thinlas Chorol.
• In May 2001, The Mountain Institute, Ladakh
Ecological Development Group and Snow Leopard
Conservancy organized a workshop on "Ecotourism
Opportunities in Rural Ladakh“ in the city of Leh in
order to "increase awareness" and "explore
opportunities for ecotourism".
• Buddhist tourism:
• Buddhist Monasteries:lThere are about 35 Buddhist
monasteries along the banks of various rivers spread
across the region which thrives on donations made by
tourists and the local people of the region but now the
government plans to develop these monasteries. The
state government also plans to hire experts for
landscaping of the barren regions and such a move was
possible only after the Centre released funds.
• Bamiyan-like Maitreya Buddhas of Kargil district:
The 1,400-year-old eight-metre high rock-
cut Maitreya Buddhas (the Buddha who will be
incarnated in the future) of Bamiyan Buddhastatues
were found carved in the cliffs in 3 different locations
in Ladakh which predate Tibetan Buddhism.

10. Occupational structure
• About life of people in Ladakh, they traditionally lead a nomadic rustic life and are
sincere and honest. About occupation of people in Ladakh, 90% of them depend on
agriculture based on the Indus River for their livelihood. Their main agricultural
products are barley, wheat, buckwheat, peas, rapeseed and beans. Apples and
apricots are grown in warmer regions of low altitude. Ladakh is well-known for its
rich culture . The Ladakh people are very hardworking and have productively used
the rich natural resources.
• Sheep-rearing is another profession of Ladakhi people. In Ladakh Herders are
known as Chang-pas. They take care of long shaggy goats and sheep from whose
under-fleece the famous Kashmiri Pashmina shawls are made. Chang-pas reside in
tents and are roaming, traveling from place to place in hunt of meadows. The
Ladakh people are eagerly interested in trade. Wool, in raw form is their chief
profitable product. About food of Ladakh people, the men travel long distances,
looking for favourable prices for their wares, which consist of salt, dry fruits and
cultured pearls and semi-precious stones. In return they get tea, tobacco, grain,
sugar and other essential goods. Playing polo on fast-racing ponies is the most
popular entertainment in Ladakh. With each chukka or chukker, the pony is not
changed; the polo player continues playing with the same pony unlike in western
polo style. This game is still played on the bumpy, patchy pitch with ancient
wooden balls in Ladakh.