Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor’s administration has introduced an industrial land allotment policy to attract investments, facing opposition from various local groups. The policy allows outside entrepreneurs in manufacturing with a preference for local entrepreneurs. It reserves 70% of land in industrial estates for Micro and Small enterprises, and 30% for Medium and Large investors. Previously following Jammu and Kashmir’s 2016 Industrial Policy, Ladakh’s growth was limited due to land constraints. The new policy aims to create an industrial land bank for investments. Local groups seek amendments to align with their aspirations and are pushing for environmental protection and Sixth Schedule status. Critics argue that the policy threatens Ladakh’s environment and cultural identity and call for unity among Ladakh’s Autonomous Hill Development Councils to oppose it.