Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary.

March 2, 2023

Standing committee of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has cleared the setting up of a new Indian Air Force mountain radar in Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) in Eastern Ladakh.
The NBWL, chaired by Union Environment minister, cleared the way for the transfer of 31.6 hectares of land from the Changthang wildlife sanctuary in Ladakh.
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in Ladakhi Changthang plateau in Leh district of Ladakh UT.
It covers lakes like Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri and Tso Kar.
Fauna: Snow Leopard, Tibetan Antelope, Tibetan wolf, wild yak, bharal etc.
Flora: although devoid of trees, rare and endangered plants can be found throughout the region.