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Concerned over the recent deaths of thousands of Pashmina goats in the Ladakh region, the Government has decided to provide a financial assistance of Rs 41.21 crore to protect the animals, producing world-famous fine luxury fibre.
“The plan envisages a new Pashmina Wool Development Scheme with a special package and a financial allocation of Rs 41.21 crore,” the Textiles Ministry said in a statement.
The main components of the scheme include assistance for foundation stock in new areas for Pashmina rearing activities; health coverage and feed supplement; strengthening of existing fodder bank and pashmina goat breeding farm.
It will also include establishment of multipurpose extension centre and pasture farm on migratory routes; breeder orientation training camp and research and development. Ladakh produces more than 80 per cent of the total Pashmina yield of the country, it added.
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