In Ladakh, all 31 blocks will have Block Development Fund of One Crore Rupees each. Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur made this historic announcement to empower grass root democratic institutions.<br />''  <br />''For the first time in a step towards empowering Panchayat Raj institutions, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur announced One Crore Block Development Fund to each 31 blocks in Union Territory.<br />'' <br />''This fund will be made available for the financial year 2021-22.<br />'' <br />''Only new works of public importance and Plans sourced from panchayats of the concerned block, which can be completed in one year, will be discussed and taken up after approval of BDC Chairman at Block Development Council meetings.<br />'' <br />''Skalzang Dorjey, BDC, Chairman Leh and Zakir Hussain, BDC Chairman, Sodh Block Kargil said Block Development Fund will help in bringing development in the rural areas.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Ladakh Rural Development Secretary Saugat Biswas said Block Development Fund will enable the grassroot democracy to fulfil their ground level requirements". </span><br />