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Govt. steps up efforts to improve livelihood of highlanders

Feb 21, 2026 4 mins read
Govt. steps up efforts to improve livelihood of highlanders

The government has intensified programmes to protect and promote yak-based livelihoods across the country’s highland communities, even as the number of yak-rearing households continues to decline due to persistent connectivity gaps, infrastructure constraints, and limited market opportunities.

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