Himachal Government mulls to enhance MSP for wool in next Budget: Sukhu
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was accorded a rousing reception by Chairman Himachal Pradesh State Wool Federation Manoj Kumar along with a large number of supporters on his arrival at Dharamshala in Kangra district today.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Government was actively considering an increase in compensation for the loss of goats and sheep, and efforts would be made to amend the relief manual to enhance this compensation as much as possible in the near future. He reiterated the government’s commitment to the welfare of the Gaddi community and said that the next State Budget will include a proposal to enhance the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wool, thereby ensuring a dignified livelihood for wool producers.
Sh. Sukhu said that the Forest Department has been directed not to intervene with the ‘Land Grazing Rights’ of the community which was their customary privilege on such pastures.
Earlier, Chairman of State Wool Federation Manoj Kumar honoured the Chief Minister and expressed his gratitude for the government’s proactive approach towards addressing the long-standing issues faced by the Gaddi community. He thanked the Chief Minister for resolving the problems of the Gaddi community on priority basis.
Ayush Minister Yadvinder Goma, MLA Sanjay Awasthi, Chairman APMC Nishu Mongra, and senior Congress leader Devender Jaggi were also present on the occasion.
