| Drass district | |
| Settlement Type: | District of Ladakh |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Ladakh |
| Subdivision Type2: | Region |
| Subdivision Name2: | Ladakh |
| Seat Type: | Headquarters |
| Parts Type: | Administrative divisions |
| Leader Title: | District collector and magistrate |
| Leader Title1: | Superintendent of Police |
Drass district is one of the 5 newly proposed districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh, India.[1] It is one of the smallest districts in India.[2]
In January 2024, hundreds of people from various villages in the region participated in a peaceful protest march, demanding that Drass be recognized as a district.[3]
Prior to the creation of these districts, Ladakh comprised only two districts, Leh and Kargil.[4] The establishment of Drass and the other four districts brings the total number of districts in Ladakh to seven, aiming to bring government services and opportunities closer to the residents of these remote areas.
Drass now serves as a stopping point for travelers heading to Leh and Kargil.[5]