Topic
ladakh
Commodities Agricultural #organic#fertilizer ban
Ladakh's Organic Push Faces First Big Test After Chemical Fertiliser Ban
The Ladakh administration has banned chemical fertilisers as part of its goal to become India's first fully organic Union Territory. However, farmers warn that the success hinges on the availability of organic manure, which has declined due to reduced livestock and modern sanitation. The ₹500-crore MODI initiative aims to support the transition, but immediate supply concerns persist.
Jul 22, 2026 1 source
Manufacturing Textiles & Apparel #pashmina#ladakh
Ladakh Administration Approves PLI Scheme and Revolving Fund to Boost Pashmina Production
The Union Territory of Ladakh has approved a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and an ₹8 crore revolving fund to strengthen the Pashmina industry. The measures include a 25% incentive for herders, upfront payments, and targets to double the goat population to 4 lakh and raise average yield from 200g to 350g per goat.
Jul 5, 2026 1 source