Lok Sabha Question No. 2987 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-03
Subject: Pashmina Development
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Jamyang Tsering Namgyal

## PASHMINA DEVELOPMENT

## 2987. SHRI JAMYANG TSERING NAMGYAL:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a) the details of the progress made on the development of Pashmina in Ladakh;

(b) whether the Government has new project on Pashmina sectors on awareness, training, marketing, procurement of dehairing machine and promotion upto rural villages of UT of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the future plans for continuation of sustaining Nomadic culture, promotion of Pashmina growers, handloom and handicraft in UT of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir;

(d) whether the Government has taken any initiative for having GI tagging of Pashmina in Ladakh and J&K, if so, the details thereof and if not, the proposed plan for GI tag or equivalent for promotion of Pashmina; and

(e) the reasons behind repeated delay in the shipment/execution of the newly sanctioned dehairing plant in Leh Ladakh?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)

(a): Government of India has implemented Reconstruction Plan for UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT  of  Ladakh  during  financial  year  2017-18  to  2021-22.  Progress  made  on  the  development  of Pashmina in UT of Ladakh is annexed.

(b) & (c): The  Ministry  of  Textiles  has  approved  Pashmina  Wool  Development  Scheme  under Integrated  Wool  Development  Programme  (IWDP)  with  a  budget  allocation  of  Rs.29.25  Cr.  for implementation  during  FY  from  2021-22  to  2025-26.   Provision  has  been  made  to  provide  financial assistance in form of Revolving Fund for procurement/marketing of pashmina wool in UT of Ladakh and  UT  of  J&K.  A  project  to  set  up  Dehairing  plant  along  with  ancillary  machines  at  Leh,  UT  of Ladakh  with  project  cost  of  Rs.19.75  Cr.  has  been  sanctioned  and  out  of  it  Rs.12.92  Cr.  has  been released.  A  provision  has  been  made  under  the  HRD  component  of  IWDP  regarding  awareness  and training to wool growers including UT of Jammu & Kashmir as well as pashmina Nomads of UT of Ladakh region.

(d): A project for registering pashmina wool of Ladakh region under Geographical Indication (GI) Act  with  a  cost  of  Rs.15.00  Lakh  has  been  sanctioned  in  favour  of  Ladakh  Autonomous  Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh.  An application for registering of pashmina raw wool under GI Act has already been filed in November, 2020.

(e): Order  for  procurement  of  pashmina  Dehairing  Plant  has  been  placed  by  the  Department  of Animal/Sheep Husbandry & Fisheries, UT of Ladakh, Leh and ancillary machines have been procured. Consistent  efforts  are  being  made  for  expediting  the  pre-dispatch  inspection  of  the  machines  before shipment.

## Progress on Pashmina Development in UT of Ladakh

| S. No.                                                    | Component                                                                                             | Fund sanctioned                                           | Funds released (2017 to 2022)                             | Physical Progress by I.A.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| I. Name of implementing agency: LAHDC, Leh (UT of Ladakh) | I. Name of implementing agency: LAHDC, Leh (UT of Ladakh)                                             | I. Name of implementing agency: LAHDC, Leh (UT of Ladakh) | I. Name of implementing agency: LAHDC, Leh (UT of Ladakh) | I. Name of implementing agency: LAHDC, Leh (UT of Ladakh)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 1                                                         | Improving Nutritional status of Changra Goat:- (i)Development of departmental fodder farm 10 hectares | 50.00                                                     | 50.00                                                     | 2 farms developed                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 2                                                         | (ii)Development of departmental fodder farm 30 hectares                                               | 150.00                                                    | 150.00                                                    | One farm developed                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| 3                                                         | (iii).Creation of feed pelleting/fodder block making machine                                          | 293.00                                                    | 246.50                                                    | Feed pelleting Machine purchased and installed                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| 4                                                         | Socio economic upliftment of Live stock rearers:- (i). Construction of shelter shed with guard room   | 180.00                                                    | 180.00                                                    | 80 units completed                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| 5                                                         | (ii). Provision of portable tents and other incentives                                                | 150.00                                                    | 100.00                                                    | 600 units purchased &distributed                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| 6                                                         | (iii). Predator proof corral with LED light                                                           | 75.00                                                     | 50.00                                                     | 75 units completed& distributed to breeders                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 7                                                         | Strengthening of veterinary healthcare delivery system                                                | 147.50                                                    | 147.50                                                    | 2 sheep extension centre completed, vaccine van procured 3 existing centres were repaired &functional                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| 8                                                         | Establishment of Pashmina goat units in non-traditional areas                                         | 200.00                                                    | 200.00                                                    | 100 units distributed to beneficiaries                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 9                                                         | Revolving fund for marketing of Pashmina                                                              | 200.00                                                    | 200.00                                                    | Revolving fund stands advancedto Pashmina breeders of Changthang Area in Leh                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| 10                                                        | Selective breeding and result based study of Changra goat to increase productivity of the breed       | 76.00                                                     | 46.00                                                     |  Matter has been taken up with CIRG, Makhdoom (UP) for result based study of Changra goat in Leh, Ladakh, a group of scientist shall be visiting Leh. Matter was also discussed with Director, CSWRI for sending experts.  Location for Setting up of small ruminant clinic identified at Upshi and under construction  50 no.of Pashmina doe from Pashmina Goat farm has been purchased for study. 2 Veterinary Doctors has deputed for study based training to CSWRI &CIRG |
| 11                                                        | Setting up of Pashmina De-hairing Plant at leh                                                        | 1,975.72                                                  | 1,292.716                                                 | Purchase order placed. Agreement with supplier signed & 20% payment released against bank guarantee. Ancillary machines procured                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| 12                                                        | GI Registration of Pasmina Wool of Ladakh region                                                      | 15.00                                                     | 7.50                                                      | Patent application filed                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
|                                                           | Total                                                                                                 | 3,512.22                                                  | 2,670.216                                                 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |

## Annexure

(Rs. in lakhs)

| II. Name of implementing agency: LAHDC, Kargil (UT of Ladakh)   | II. Name of implementing agency: LAHDC, Kargil (UT of Ladakh)                         | II. Name of implementing agency: LAHDC, Kargil (UT of Ladakh)   | II. Name of implementing agency: LAHDC, Kargil (UT of Ladakh)   | II. Name of implementing agency: LAHDC, Kargil (UT of Ladakh)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1                                                               | Improving Nutritional status of Changra Goat- Development of departmental fodder land | 25.00                                                           | 25.00                                                           |  90% Land development work completed.  Electricity facilitation has been installed.  Constructed Dug well for lift irrigation pump                                                                                                                                                             |
| 2                                                               | Socio economic upliftment of Live stock rearers- Predator proof corral with LED light | 25.00                                                           | 12.50                                                           |  25 units of Predator proof corral with LED light procured  20% materials for predator proof corral stands purchased.                                                                                                                                                                           |
| 3                                                               | Strengthening of veterinary healthcare delivery system                                | 117.50                                                          | 117.50                                                          |  sheep Extension Centre at Drass has been completed in all respect where as 2nd unit at Zanskar is under progress  The Solar power backup to the Vaccine store has been installed completely.  The Vaccine van procured with all accessories.                                                  |
| 4                                                               | Establishment of Pashmina goat units in non-traditional areas                         | 192.00                                                          | 170.00                                                          |  Material for shelter shed procured.  50 shelter sheds stands constructed 50 foundation stock distributed.                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| 5                                                               | Up-gradation of Pashmina Goat Farm, Khangral                                          | 165.00                                                          | 165.00                                                          |  100% Land development work is completed.  Submersible water pump installed.  The construction of 2 nos of open shed, local type shed for kids, construction of feed/Medicine store, Fencing of 110 kanals of Farm land, one supervisory vehicle and construction of open paddock is completed |
|                                                                 | Total                                                                                 | 524.50                                                          | 490.00                                                          |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|                                                                 | Total (I + II)                                                                        | 4,036.72                                                        | 3,160.216                                                       |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |