Ladakh becomes the country's first 100 per cent organic Union Territory

Ladakh has become India's first 100 per cent organic Union Territory. This historic achievement was attained on 25 October, 2026. This achievement honours the efforts of local farmers who are skillfully farming in the challenging terrain and their sustainable agricultural practices.

According to a report by The Times of India, this region is known for its unique products such as apricot, barley, and kutu (buckwheat). These products are used in local restaurants to provide the authentic taste of traditional Ladakhi cuisine.

Ladakh is a region administered by India as a Union Territory, which is the eastern part of much of Kashmir. Since 1947, this area has been a subject of dispute between India and Pakistan, and since 1959, between India and China. It shares borders with China's Tibet Autonomous Region in the east and Himachal Pradesh in the south. The region extends from the Siachen Glacier in the north to the Great Himalayas in the south.