
May 24, 2026
✦The Statesman
LG Saxena pushes innovative solution to combat land degradation in Ladakh
LG Saxena launched a project to make barren land fertile in Ladakh. Using excess canal water, they're spreading it over 800 acres to boost soil moisture. This simple method aims to "trigger a process of natural rejuvenation of the soil," helping restore degraded land and improve farming.