EnvironmentThursday, 17 September 2026·The Hindu - National
Ladakh’s Project Him Sarovar channels 60 lakh litres of glacier meltwater for irrigation
Ladakh has channelised 60 lakh litres of glacier meltwater through Project Him Sarovar to support irrigation and water security.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On September 16, 2026, the Ladakh administration said Project Him Sarovar at Spituk Farka in Leh had channelised about 60 lakh litres of glacier meltwater through four large ponds, completed in five months from April 10 to September 9, 2026.
Key specifics
- Project Him Sarovar is located at Spituk Farka in Leh, Ladakh.
- Four large ponds were constructed and filled with glacier meltwater in five months.
- The work started on April 10, 2026 and the fourth pond was operationalised on September 9, 2026.
- The ponds are expected to store nearly 24 million litres of water and create a new command area of nearly 1000 acres.
- The water is diverted from the Stok Glacier stream through the Igoo-Phey Canal for irrigation, ecological restoration and long-term water security.
Exam lens
Environment and geography question: Project Him Sarovar, Spituk Farka, Leh, 60 lakh litres, 24 million litres and 1000 acres are the key facts; TNPSC may ask how glacier meltwater is conserved in cold desert regions.