Ladakh Ecological Development Group

Ladakh Ecological Development Group was constructed in 1983 and is commonly known as the Ecological Centre of Ladakh. The main objective of this centre is to promote and spread awareness regarding the environmental issues in Ladakh. It also works effectively towards the positive aspects of alternative technology.

This group is mainly an environmental NGO, which tries to promote sustainable development in Ladakh along with solar energy. It is also concerned about the economic, cultural and environmental issues that affect the disadvantaged communities in the region. There are more than hundred staff members in this centre, which is headed by Tsewang Rigzin.

Between 2003 and 2007, this centre worked hard for installing a solar photovoltaic power plant at Tangtse. This plant now supplies electricity for five hours a day to more than 350 households. This NGO has also created several hydraulic ram pumps that have helped the local inhabitants to improve their water supply and irrigation needs.