Srinagar, April 26 -- In a push to strengthen and globally position Ladakhi Pashmina, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday visited the Pashmina Goat Farm in Upshi, reiterating the administration's commitment to developing the region into a premier hub for world-class Pashmina wool.
Noting that Ladakh had immense potential to emerge as a global Pashmina hub, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised the need to ensure better value realisation for local farmers and artisans.
A press statement said that LG stressed the importance of minimising wastage of raw wool and utilising by-products for value-added items. He also emphasised the need to improve processing, branding, new design interventions and market linkages for the Ladakh...