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Business To Business, Leh, 18th July, 2026: Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena on Saturday ordered an immediate ban on the procurement, distribution, sale, marketing and use of all chemical and synthetic fertilisers in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Under the order, anyone found procuring, distributing, selling, marketing or using chemical or synthetic fertilisers anywhere in Ladakh will face a minimum fine of Rs 10,000, a Lok Bhavan spokesperson said.
According to the order, the prohibition aims to safeguard Ladakh's organic certification, protect soil and water resources, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and establish the Union Territory as a model organic region, ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of its agricultural sector.