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...
Leh, Jan 21: Director, Animal Sheep and Fisheries, UT Ladakh, Dr. Mohammad Raza inaugurated the newly constructed Sheep Extension Center at Nimmo village.
District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Dr. Tundup Namgial; Technical officer, Dr Nasreen Fatima; Block Officer Leh, Tsewang Yangjor and village representatives were present during the inaugural function.
Dr. Raza discussed the livestock strength of the area and the possible revival strategies that can be implemented in addition to the p...
Leh, Nov 29: Executive Councillor, Animal/ Sheep Husbandry Department, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee visited Barma Kargyam and Chushul villages of Durbuk sub-division.
Councillor Chushul Konchok Stanzin; Nominated Councillor Konchok Tsephel; Chairperson BDC Konchok Phunchok; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Leh, Dr Tundup Namgial, and Block Veterinary Officer, A&SHD, Durbuk also accompanied EC Tashi Namgyal.
EC Namgyal interacted with the nomadic livestock rearers and inaugurated 70 insulate...
Leh, Oct 16: Sheep Husbandry Department, Leh inaugurated Feed Pelleting Unit under Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP), Ministry of Textiles, GoI on October 14 at Pashmina Goat Farm, Upshi in presence of Executive Councillor, Animal/Sheep Husbandry, Tashi Namgail Yakzee.
Councillor Nyoma, Tashi Spalzang; Councillor Korzok, Karma Namdak; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Leh, Dr Tundup Namgail; Deputy Director, Dr Tsewang Morup; Deputy Registrar Cooperatives, Leh, Dr Mohd Abbas and...
