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Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Proposes Yak Herders' Cooperative to Boost Himalayan Livelihoods
✍️ Arunachal24
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 08:17 AM
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Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh has announced a plan to establish a cooperative for yak herders in the Himalayan region, aiming to improve their livelihoods.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh announced a new initiative to set up a cooperative for yak herders operating in the Himalayan part of the state. The proposal, unveiled in a recent government briefing, seeks to provide a structured platform for herders to manage production, marketing, and sales of yak products.
The cooperative model is intended to streamline supply chains and create collective bargaining power for small-scale herders. By pooling resources and knowledge, the initiative aims to enhance the economic stability of communities that rely heavily on yak farming.
Pema Khandu emphasized that the cooperative would be a key component of the state's broader strategy to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote sustainable development in the high-altitude regions. The proposal is expected to receive further details and implementation guidelines from the state government in the coming months.
The cooperative model is intended to streamline supply chains and create collective bargaining power for small-scale herders. By pooling resources and knowledge, the initiative aims to enhance the economic stability of communities that rely heavily on yak farming.
Pema Khandu emphasized that the cooperative would be a key component of the state's broader strategy to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote sustainable development in the high-altitude regions. The proposal is expected to receive further details and implementation guidelines from the state government in the coming months.