# Looms of Ladakh cooperative denies registration irregularities 2026-08-07T15:56:42+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Looms of Ladakh Women Cooperative has denied allegations of irregularities in its registration and functioning after the Union Territory Administration wrote to the Ministry of Home Affairs raising concerns. The cooperative, which works with Pashmina herders and artisans, said it was established in full compliance with the law and under statutory oversight. It highlighted recognition from Prime Minister Modi’s Mann Ki Baat and a United Nations campaign. The Ladakh administration pointed out that IAS officer Prasanna Ramaswamy and his spouse Abhilasha Bahuguna were listed as co-founders, and Ramaswamy chaired the cooperative during his tenure as Leh Deputy Commissioner. The administration said departmental records did not show prior approval for such an association. The cooperative maintained it has conducted three elections to its management positions and that its governance has been studied by NABARD and LBSNAA officials. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: conflict of interest, cooperative governance, GI registration, Ladakh administration, Looms of Ladakh, Pashmina Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/looms-of-ladakh-cooperative-denies-registration-irregularities/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/looms-of-ladakh-cooperative-denies-registration-irregularities/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.