Mahey Tokpo-Raldho Canal: Enhancing Water Security in Ladakh

Exam-focused facts from the 17 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the Mahey Tokpo-Raldho canal in the Changthang region of Ladakh.
The project aims to boost water security, enhance agricultural productivity, and support the livelihoods of farmers and pastoral communities.
The canal draws water from Yaya Lake to provide reliable irrigation for nearly 100 acres.
The infrastructure project commenced in 2022-23 and was expedited for completion after the LG assumed office on March 13.
A plantation drive of 15,000 trees was initiated in collaboration with local villagers to promote soil conservation, slope stabilisation, and ecological sustainability.