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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: -India’s first ever Dark Sky Reserve have been set up at Hanle in Ladakh as a part of Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ladakh is now home to India’s first Dark Sky Reserve, Hanle Dark Sky Reserve. Hanle is a small village in the Changthang region, approximately 270 km south-east of Leh.

Detailed explanation-4: -If you’re ready for a spectacular peep into the universe, you may want to put Hanle in Ladakh on your list. The cluster of six hamlets-Bhok, Shado, Punguk, Khuldo, Naga & Tibetan Refugee habitations within the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, has just been formally notified as the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the Science & Technology Ministry, GOI announced the setting up of India’s first Dark Sky Reserve at Hanle, Ladakh.