Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor Inaugurates 15 Common Facility Centres to Boost Rural Economy, Empower Women and Youth
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- •Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated 15 Common Facility Centres (CFCs) across Ladakh on June 2, 2026.
- •The CFCs are designed as shared workspaces with modern facilities to support weavers, artisans, and women self-help groups.
- •Centres are located in 15 villages: Skurbuchan, Wanla, Saspol, Chuchot, Kharu, Anlay, Koyul, Korzok, Chushul, Phobrang, Sato, Panamik, Diskit, Turtuk, and Digger.
- •The initiative aims to reduce rural-to-urban migration by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and empowering women and youth.
Leh (Ladakh), June 2, 2026: In a significant stride toward rural empowerment and economic self-reliance, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Tuesday dedicated 15 newly established Common Facility Centres (CFCs) across the Union Territory. The initiative is aimed at strengthening micro-enterprises, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for women and youth, and curbing migration from remote villages by fostering economic activity within communities.
Speaking on the occasion, Saxena described the launch as a “significant step towards building self-reliant villages and empowering rural communities.” He highlighted the role of these centres as shared workspaces equipped with modern facilities, designed to support weavers, spinners, tailors, artisans, and women self-help groups (SHGs) in producing high-quality products. “Inaugurated and dedicated to the people, 15 Common Facility Centres across Ladakh, marking a significant step towards building self-reliant villages and empowering rural communities,” the L-G posted on X.
