Project Him Sarovar Launched in Ladakh | 17 Apr 2026

Why in News? 

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena launched Project Him Sarovar in the Union Territory of Ladakh to strengthen long-term water security and address water scarcity in the cold desert region.  

Key Points 

• Launch: The project was launched on 10th April 2026 by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.  
• Objective: The initiative aims to strengthen water security in Ladakh through scientific snow-harvesting, addressing water scarcity, improving irrigation, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting the creation of new “green and blue assets” for long-term ecological balance. 
  • The project involves the construction of 50 small water bodies across Leh and Kargil to store snowmelt. 
• Need: Ladakh faces extremely low rainfall and high dependence on glaciers and snowmelt.  
• Institutional Support: The project has received support from the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) along with local communities.