The central government has introduced new reservation and domicile rules for Ladakh, reserving 85% of jobs for local residents. These rules also reserve one-third of LAHDC seats for women. This decision follows protests and negotiations, aiming to protect Ladakh's unique identity and address concerns raised after the abrogation of Article 370.
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