Mahey Tokpo-Raldho Irrigation Canal Project Strengthens Water Security in Ladakh

Key facts

• Ladakh Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the 2.10 km Mahey Tokpo-Raldho irrigation canal at an altitude of over 14,000 feet in the Changthang region.
• The canal draws water from Yaya Lake to provide a reliable irrigation facility for nearly 100 acres of agricultural land in the Mahey area.
• The project was executed by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department using PCC lining and breast wall works to ensure durability 200 feet above the road in mountainous terrain.
• Originally initiated in 2022-23, the project saw the completion of its final 850-metre stretch in two months following a review by the L-G on 13 March 2026.
• A plantation drive of 15,000 trees was launched alongside the canal to support soil conservation, slope stabilisation, and ecological sustainability in the region.