Nyoma,December 23/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the nationwide Good Governance Week (19–25 December 2025), the Sheep Husbandry Department organised an outreach and awareness programme today at Mudh Village to educate local residents about various departmental schemes and opportunities for livestock development.
During the programme, Dr. Mohd Sadiq, Assistant Director, Pashmina Goat Farm, delivered a comprehensive briefing on welfare and development schemes of the Sheep Husbandry Department. ...
Nyoma, 29 November/ VOL News Desk/The Sheep Husbandry Department Nyoma organised a Sheep Camp under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) at Nyoma village. The programme was graced by Dr. Iftikar Hussain, Director Sheep Husbandry Department, as the Chief Guest, along with Dr. Tundup Namgyal, Deputy Director PGF Upshi.
Assistant Director PGF Nyoma, Dr. Mohd Sadiq, welcomed the breeders and dignitaries and highlighted the objectives of NLM in strengthening livestock-based livelihoods.
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Zanskar, August 9, 2025: In a significant step toward promoting sustainable wool production and enhancing rural livelihoods, Sheep Husbandry Department, Kargil, officially launched the Integrated Wool Development Programme (IWDP) for the year 2025–26, under the aegis of the Central Wool Development Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in the Zanskar Subdivision today. The event was organized in the form of a grand Sheep Show-cum-Seminar, which witnessed enthusiastic participatio...
Taisuru, June 09, 2025 – Director of Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh, Mr. Iftikhar Hussain led a significant field visit to Block Taisuru today. He was accompanied by Hon’ble Councillor of Taisuru, Mr. Abdul Hadi, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Mr. Niyaz Ul Hassanain Munshi, Block Officer Dr. Mohd Baqir, and a team of departmental officials.
The team conducted an extensive inspection of sheep-rearing conditions across multiple villages and held direct interactions with the local c...
Leh, March 13, 2025: A delegation of Councillors from Changthang led by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lt Governor’s Secretariat to highlight the critical issues affecting the livestock in the region following recent heavy snowfall.
During the meeting, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee apprised the HLG of the dire situation resulting from adverse snowfall which has severely impacted the ...
Kargil, October, 26, 2024: Director, Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh, Dr Iftikhar Hussain, is on a three-day tour to Kargil and today chaired a review meeting with District Sheep Husbandry Officer and other Officers of District at SHD Conference Hall Baroo regarding action taken report for the earlier visit of Director to various blocks of Kargil & Zanskar recently.
The objective was to evaluate the implementation of instructions given in prior visits and assess the current status o...
Zanskar, October 14, 2024: Dr. Iftiqar Hussain, Director of Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh, began his three-day visit to Zanskar Sub Division on October 13. The primary objective of his visit was to interact with local farmers and herders, gaining firsthand knowledge of the challenges they face in the region.
During his interactions, Dr. Iftiqar emphasized that the department will explore all opportunities to provide better livestock healthcare services and facilities to local farm...
Leh, June 28: On the second day of his tour in Durbuk block, Joint Director, Sheep Husbandry Department, Dr Iftikhar Hussain visited Merak, Phobrang, Kargyam, and Tharuk Sheep Extension Centers to review records on June 27.
During his visit Dr. Iftikhar Hussain engaged with breeders from Chushul and Kargyam villages on enhancing year-round sales of pashmina and mutton. He also commended the breeders for their commitment to boosting profits through increasing value addition in these livest...
Leh, April 29: The Joint Director of the Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh Dr. Iftikhar Hussain visited Changluk Breeding Farm, Stakna, accompanied by District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Dr Tsewang Morup today on April 29.
Dr. Nasreen Fatima, a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon at CBF Stakna, welcomed the Joint Director and proceeded to give a detailed overview of the farm’s Livestock and Fodder section.
The Joint Director inspected and examined livestock strength, feed & fodder scale, pr...
Leh, Apr 16: The Department of Sheep Husbandry conducted its annual technical review meeting under the chairmanship of Joint Director, Department of Sheep Husbandry, UT Ladakh, Dr. Iftikhar Hussain on April 16.
The aim of the annual technical review meeting was to discuss the revival of livestock populations in Leh district, the implementation of various centrally sponsored schemes on the ground and the strengthening of veterinary health care services in Leh District.
The meeting was a...
