# Ladakh LG Saxena launches project to restore 800 acres of barren land 2026-08-09T21:55:14+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Millennium Post reports that Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has launched a pilot project to reverse land degradation on nearly 800 acres of barren land near Spituk village in Leh. The land, which has lain unproductive for centuries, will be irrigated using excess water from the recently restored Igoo-Phey Canal. By spreading water through temporary channels, officials aim to recharge groundwater, flush out salts, and trigger natural vegetation growth. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s target of restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030. Ladakh receives less than 100 mm of annual rainfall, making glacial meltwater critical for survival. ## Coverage - millenniumpost.in Tags: ecological restoration, governance, Ladakh, land degradation, Vinai Kumar Saxena, water management Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ladakh-lg-saxena-launches-project-to-restore-800-acres-of-barren-land/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ladakh-lg-saxena-launches-project-to-restore-800-acres-of-barren-land/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.