Shimla, May 14 -- The Himachal Pradesh government is aware of the hardships being faced by the Gaddi community and is committed to resolving their issues, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Tuesday.
Addressing a delegation of the Gaddi community led by newly appointed Himachal Pradesh Wool Federation Chairman Manoj Kumar, Sukhu said the state government was contemplating enhancing the minimum support price for wool, and a decision would be taken after consulting all stakeholders. The state government would ensure that sheep and goat rearers receive remunerative prices for their hard work, thereby strengthening the rural economy.
The chief minister said that, adopting a sympathetic approach, the state government has enhanced the...