After speaking to the local husband of an Italian woman now living in Ladakh, I have a new understanding of the various 'associations' of Leh. Part of the reason for their existence is to keep business ownership in local hands, and prevent larger tourist operators in Delhi taking control. This seems like something reasonable, to protect local livelihoods in a region with few other Industries. Unfortunately I suspect this second aspect of the associations also breaches the 2002 Competition Act, and is illegal. That's progress folks...
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