Lieutenant Governor, RK Mathur convened a meeting with a team of local entrepreneurs working in the field of Pashmina and wool production in Ladakh on June 10.

The entrepreneurs requested Lieutenant Governor for support in the field of marketing/promotion, subsidy on procurement of machinery, raw material storage facilities, training, design development, etc.

R K Mathur assessed their needs for putting Ladakhi Pashmina products on the international platform, as envisioned by the UT administration. He stated that all the required handholding needed for the first generation entrepreneurs of Ladakh will be made available.

Discussions also took place regarding availing various Government schemes for the benefit of the entrepreneurs as well as the Pashmina breeders.

Speaking about the various possibilities in Pashmina and wool production, LG Mathur stressed the importance for Ladakh to own the entire value chain in Pashmina production with a commercial approach. He expressed the need for creating an annual marketing calendar for the promotion and sale of Pashmina products at premium markets across the world.

 In the field of skill development training, Divisional Commissioner/Secretary Industries and Commerce, Saugat Biswas apprised LG Mathur of the tie-ups already done with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), National Institute of Design (NID), etc for imparting relevant training to the entrepreneurs and the artisans.

The entrepreneurs were informed about the various pilot projects to be initiated in Changthang for the development of pastureland to make the region self-sufficient in producing fodder for the Pashmina goats.