Union Minister Reviews Livestock Development and Pashmina Promotion in Changthang
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||Parvinder Singh May 02,2026 ||
NYOMA: In a significant move to strengthen the livestock sector and boost Pashmina production in Ladakh, S. P. Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, chaired a high-level review meeting in Nyoma on Saturday. The meeting was held along the scenic banks of Pangong Lake, focusing on livestock development in the Changthang region.
The meeting attended by officials and staff of the Sheep Husbandry Department, Union Territory of Ladakh. During the session, Dr. Mohd Sadiq, Assistant Director of the department in Changthang, presented a comprehensive overview of ongoing initiatives and the current status of the Pashmina Promotion Programme.
Dr. Sadiq outlined key achievements made under the programme while also drawing attention to pressing challenges faced by livestock farmers in the region. He stressed the urgent need for enhanced support measures, including timely provision of feed supplements during harsh climatic conditions, improved availability of CCPP vaccines, and scientific development of pasture lands to ensure sustainable livestock productivity.
Taking note of the concerns, Minister Baghel assured the officials that the Government of India would consider necessary interventions to address these issues. He reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to strengthening the livestock sector and promoting high-quality Pashmina production in Changthang, which remains a vital component of the region’s economy.
The meeting concluded with a shared resolve to enhance coordination and implement targeted strategies for the welfare of pastoral communities in Ladakh.
