Nomadic community youth calls on LG Mishra

Leh: The nomadic community youth from Kargyam village of Lalok- Changthang Chamba Tsetan accompanied by the Councillor of the area, Konchok Stanzin briefed the LG of the migration issues owing to the challenging environment and lifestyle of the Changpa community.

He stated that his proposal aims at creating an effective amalgamation of traditional and modern technology to encourage the youth of Changthang to carry forward the unique Changpa tradition of nomadic pastoralism.

The LG appreciate the initiative and discussed the feasibility on ground with the concerned officers

He gave his consent for a pilot project to assess its applicability and efficacy in terms of achieving an increase in the population of Pashmina goats and Yaks and to reduce kid mortality rates.

The LG suggested Tsetan to redraft and reassess the project keeping in view shepherding of both Pashmina goats and Yaks.