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Development of Sheep & Goat sector to meet 70% of
local mutton demand in the Union Territory.
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Stabilize the gain made in fine wool production.
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Horizontal expansion of elite mutton type Germplasm
(Rams) to be used in priority areas.
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Establishment of elite mutton type stud Ram mother
farms.
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Expansion and improving of such existing schemes
(Mini Sheep Farms) to those areas where employment
generation can be tapped.
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Horizontal and vertical growth of sheep and goat
population for sustainable development of the sector.
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To introduce indigenous breeds of sheep/goat found
in other part of the country, in potential areas after
studying their performance and adaptability.
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Introduction of mutton breed Dorper.
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Introgression of high fecundity gene (FeC-B) and its
propagations.
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To develop goat in potentially niche areas as a
thrust sector.
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To bring improvement in goats by introduction of
exotic Germ-plasm and selective breeding of native
Germ-plasm of Kagani and Beetal.