Shimla, Jan. 16 -- With an aim to integrate livelihood security with ecological conservation, Himachal government on Friday approved a project under Pastoralists Employment in Himalayan Ecosystems for Livelihoods (PEHEL), said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

The project--Sustainable Small Ruminant and Empowered Himalayan Shepherds--reflects the core ethos of "Vyavastha Parivartan" by integrating livelihood security with ecological conservation, modernisation of pastoral practices, preservation of indigenous breeds and the creation of robust market linkages to ensure sustainable and resilient incomes for pastoral households, he said.

The project proposal envisions comprehensive breed improvement through the introduction of superio...