In a boost to sports training in the region, Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Thakur, in his first official visit to Union Territory of Ladakh on Tuesday, announced the opening of a Cricket and Sports Academy in Leh.

He interacted with local stakeholders along with members of the 15th Finance Commission to understand the issues and challenges in the region and assured of speedy development.

Thakur also visited the Hall of Fame & Museum in Leh. The Minister spoke to the jawans and was briefed about their most challenging battle situations, military equipment and stories of valour.