Umdor, Sumarbin and Vanlalhruaitluanga, K.
All Is not well in the sixth schedule: A reaction to the demand for the sixth schedule in Ladakh
- Economic and Political Weekly
- 58(49). Dec 9, 2023: p.14-16
The Sixth Schedule model of governance has been aspired by many regions across India, including Ladakh. The perception of the people in Ladakh, as articulated by climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk, put a lot of faith in the Sixth Schedule for addressing the climate issues, providing a larger role for the local people on development matters and safeguarding the autonomy status of the region. This article presents the existing issues in the Sixth Schedule areas relating to autonomy and development, highlighting the essential challenges that the people of Ladakh could face if the Sixth Schedule status is granted in the region.- Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2023/49/commentary/all-not-well-sixth-schedule.html