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On 2-6-2025, the President assented Union Territory of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025<\/span>, to redefine reservation limits and criteria for government jobs and educational institutions in Ladakh<\/span>. This amendment comes into effect on 3-6-2025.<\/p>\n

Key Points:<\/h3>\n
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  1. The Ladakh Reservation Regulation 2025 amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004<\/a><\/span>, marking a significant shift in Ladakh\u2019s reservation policies.<\/li>\n
  2. The Amendment specifically applies to-\n
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    • Government jobs and promotions;<\/li>\n
    • Educational institutions;<\/li>\n
    • Public sector vacancies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • The regulation imposes an 85% cap on reservations in appointment<\/span>, excluding Economically Weaker Sections (\u2018EWS\u2019)<\/span>.<\/li>\n
    • Limitations on EWS reservations have been removed, allowing vacancies to be filled through separately prescribed procedures.<\/li>\n
    • The Amendment does not apply to EWS vacancies<\/span>, as they are governed by independent rules<\/span>.<\/li>\n
    • This regulation signals a decisive effort toward regional autonomy and affirmative action. While it addresses concerns of local communities, its constitutional validity and judicial sustainability remain uncertain.<\/li>\n
    • \n

      As Ladakh continues its post Article 370<\/span> evolution, this amendment is poised to reshape the socio-economic landscape of the territory.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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