Leh, Jul 09: To improve fodder security in Ladakh’s cold arid region, the Regional Research Station of ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Leh, distributed approximately 3.36 quintals of high-quality Alfalfa fodder to farmers in Takmar village on July 8, 2025.
The distribution was carried out in the presence of the village Nambardar and a large gathering of local villagers, who expressed gratitude for CAZRI’s support in enhancing livestock resilience in the region. The program was led by Dr. Akash Ravindra Chichaghare and Mr. Jigmat Stanzin ICAR-CAZRI, Leh.
Alfalfa, a high-protein fodder crop, plays a crucial role in improving fodder security and livestock productivity, especially in the fragile ecosystems of cold desert areas like Ladakh. This initiative is part of CAZRI’s ongoing outreach to promote sustainable agro-pastoral practices through the distribution of nutritious and adaptive fodder varieties under Tribal Sub-Plan.
Such efforts are important in mitigating the seasonal scarcity of green fodder and ensuring better livelihood opportunities for livestock-dependent communities.
