Ladakh begins using 90 million litres of glacier water daily; Shashi Tharoor hails UT administration

Source: The Times of India· Naseer Ganai· August 21, 2026

Ladakh has made significant strides in water conservation, utilizing a remarkable 90 million litres of glacier water each day for irrigation. This project directs meltwater from Stok village Nallah into the Igoo-Phey Irrigation Canal, revitalizing over a thou…

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