November 5, 2024
Why a Balti village in Ladakh supports the sixth schedule demand
The Balti people in Leh’s Turtuk village demand sustainable tourism and development, which is only possible when they have autonomy over their land and laws.
Ghulam Mehdi Shah
Ghulam Mehdi Shah is a climate activist and member of Leh Apex Body, an alliance of various political, social, and trade bodies, representing the Balti tribe and Turtuk region. Mehdi has worked as a teacher educator and content developer at Azim Premji Foundation and as an environmental educator and teacher trainer at Tech Mahindra Foundation.
Areas of expertise
Teacher education, employability
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