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Detailed explanation-1: -In a unique and first-of-its-kind initiative, the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India, has undertaken to set up India’s first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary” in Ladakh. The proposed Dark Sky Reserve will be located at Hanle in Ladakh as a part of Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a unique and first-of-its-kind initiative, the Department of Science & Technology (DST), government of India, has undertaken to set up India’s first-ever “night sky sanctuary” in Ladakh. The proposed dark sky reserve will be located at Hanle in Ladakh as a part of Changthang wildlife sanctuary, the statement said.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Night Sky Sanctuary? The project is located at Hanle, which is located in 300kms away Ladakh, away from any form of human disturbance and clear sky conditions and dry weather conditions exist throughout the year.

Detailed explanation-4: -At a meeting between Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh and Ladakh Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur on Saturday, it was also decided that the proposed ‘dark sky reserve’ will be located at Hanle in Ladakh as part of Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary.

Detailed explanation-5: -This sanctuary is home to a diversity of flora and fauna and is spread over an area of 1,600 sq km. It is located in the Ladakhi Changthang Plateau in the Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir. It boasts of the highest lake on earth, Tso Moriri.