Nyoma, Dec 23:
As part of the nationwide observance of Good Governance Week (December 19–25, 2025), the Sheep Husbandry Department, Nyoma, organised an outreach and awareness programme for sheep and goat breeders at Mudh Village to promote livestock development and welfare schemes.
During the programme, Dr Mohd Sadiq, Assistant Director, Pashmina Goat Farm, briefed the participants about various welfare and development initiatives of the Sheep Husbandry Department. He also introduced the concept of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), describing them as farmer collectives aimed at enhancing bargaining power, reducing input costs, and ensuring better market access.
Dr Sadiq highlighted the key benefits of FPOs, including collective procurement of feed and medicines, improved access to credit and government subsidies, value addition, branding, and better price realisation for livestock and livestock products. He encouraged local breeders to form or join FPOs for sustainable income generation.
He further urged villagers to submit updated lists of interested beneficiaries for upcoming initiatives such as sheep and goat units, predator-proof corrals, nomadic tents, and other support components. The advantages of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme were also explained to facilitate easy and affordable credit access for breeders.
The programme was attended by the Nambardar of Mudh Village, Goba members, and local residents, who appreciated the department’s initiative. The outreach reinforced the spirit of Good Governance Week by enhancing transparency, awareness, and effective service delivery, while reaffirming the administration’s commitment to supporting the pastoral communities of Changthang.
