Kargil, Nov 8: ICAR National Research Centre on Yak, Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh in a collaborative effort with the Animal Husbandry Department, Kargil, UT Ladakh conducted a series of awareness with STC supportive programmes in Raru and Tungri villages under Zanskar sub-division of Kargil to advance scientific yak husbandry practices in remote high-altitude areas of Ladakh.
The ICAR-NRCY, Dirang team covered almost 2900 km to reach the location situated at an altitude of 4000 mtr above msl.
Both the programmes carried out at Raru on November 6 and at  Tungri on the 7th focused on equipping yak herders with essential knowledge and resources to enhance modern yak care, health management, and productivity allowing full community participation. Villagers, including many women, attended with enthusiasm, showing great interest in learning about scientific yak management practices.
The program highlighted key aspects of yak husbandry, including improved feeding techniques, breeding, and health protocols to increase herd productivity and resilience.
To support the herders practically, the organizers distributed essential supplies, including yak feed, mineral mixtures, medicines, tarpaulins, portable solar lights, gumboots, and other equipment from Schedule Tribe Component (STC) of ICAR-NRCY, Dirang. These provisions aim to improve the care and productivity of yaks under the challenging conditions faced in the high-altitude areas.
Prominent experts shared valuable insights, including Dr.Dinamani Medhi, Principal Scientist from ICAR-NRC Yak, Dirang, who presented advanced practices in yak feeding, breeding, and healthcare tailored to the region’s unique needs.
The villagers also expressed appreciation and gratitude to the entire organizing team headed by Dr Medhi principal scientist ICAR-NRC Yak, Dirang and special thanks extended to Director, ICAR-NRC Yak for conducting such a fruitful programme and voiced their requests for continued training opportunities for yak herders.
They also requested hands-on training at ICAR-NRC Yak, Dirang, as well as support for value addition to yak products specifically, the feed block-making machines and milk churners to enhance the processing and marketability of yak milk and other products.
This awareness program stands as a testament to the shared commitment of ICAR-NRC Yak and the Animal Husbandry Department, Kargil, to promote sustainable livestock management practices. The event reflects a dedication to empowering the yak-herding communities with knowledge, resources, and modern tools to strengthen traditional livelihoods and improve productivity and resilience in the high-altitude regions of Ladakh. (DIPRO)

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