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Achieving Sustainable Livelihood in Cold Arid Regions of India through Multienterprise Options

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Title Achieving Sustainable Livelihood in Cold Arid Regions of India through Multienterprise Options
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Creator R.K. Bhatt, M.S. Raghuvanshi and Rajwant K. Kalia
 
Subject Cold arid, Ladakh, livelihood, multienterprise
 
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The cold arid zone of India being located in the rain shadow of Himalayas
is one of the driest regions in the world. The area remains inaccessible to the outside
world for nearly six months in a year due to heavy snowfall. This fragile ecosystem
with limited availability of natural resources is a growing attraction for tourists. Multienterprise option needs to be strengthened for the upliftment of the socio-economic status
of the region. Integrated farming systems combining fruit and fodder trees with medicinal
plants into the cropping system can address the problems of conservation of medicinal
plants as well as can ensure assured income to the farmers. Organic farming, protected
cultivation, off season vegetable production, value addition and development of better
storability methods for vegetables and fruits will be remunerative to the farmers of this
region. Animal husbandry is another important component of subsistence agriculture.
The Ladakhis raise cattle, sheep, goats and Dzo (cross between yak and cow), as primary
source of milk, wool, other byproducts and for agricultural operation. Mostly sheep and
goats are reared for wool, milk and meat purpose. Pashmina and Changthangi goats
are reared for fine grade Pashmina wool. Cold water fish production has emerged as
an additional source of income generation in the region. Tourism is also emerging as
an important source of economy providing jobs to thousands of people. Strengthening
of all such enterprises can ensure livelihood security to the local population of cold
arid region in addition to conservation of this unique ecosystem and cultural heritage.
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Date 2018-11-14T11:45:21Z
2018-11-14T11:45:21Z
2015-01-01
 
Type Research Paper
 
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/Publication/handle/123456789/11315
 
Language English
 
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