Ladakh Rural Development Tenders: Role of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Forest & RDPRD Departments

The Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department, Department of Agriculture and Horticulture, Ladakh, Forest Ecology and Environment Department and the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department Ladakh work in tandem to develop the rural environment of Ladakh. While the former provides for the livelihood through agriculture and animal husbandry, the latter is responsible for the ecological balance of the region. The vendors can check the latest Ladakh Tenders published by the state departments on TendersPlus.

Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department Ladakh - ASH Tenders

The Animal Husbandry Department, Ladakh, promotes livestock health, productivity, and breed conservation across all villages. It promotes livestock with help of veterinary services, disease control, genetic improvement, crossbreeding, and farmer training. The Department of Sheep Husbandry UT Ladakh helps in development, management, and sustainability of sheep and goat rearing in the region.

Veterinary healthcare services in Ladakh cover all 243 villages through 140 veterinary centres and 9 mobile units. The key programs like FMD vaccination under NADCP targeting disease elimination by 2030. Ladakh’s breed conservation efforts focus on preserving native species through conservatory farms. It includes the Double-Humped Camel Farm in Chushot and Yak Breeding Farms in District and Bodh Kharbu.

Ladakh’s livestock productivity is enhanced via a Genetic Upgradation and Crossbreeding Programme using Jersey bloodlines to improve yield and reduce inbreeding.

• Veterinary Care: Offers preventive care services, including vaccinations, mobile animal care units, and monitoring disease.
• Breed Conservation and Improvements:Improvement in quality genetics of important animals such as Changthangi goat, Malra goat, Changthangi sheep (Changluk), and Malluk sheep. By cross-breeding these breeds with Karakul and Russian Merino sheep, their wool quality is enhanced.
• Training & Extension Services:It conducts awareness camps and on-farm training to make farmers aware about scientific livestock husbandry practices.

There are 15 current Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department tenders concerning livestock and infrastructure development on TendersPlus.

Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department Ladakh Tenders - Helpdesk

• Address- Animal Husbandry Complex, Opposite All India Radio Station, Leh, Pin - 194101
• Phone- 9419218768
• Email - directorashladakh@gmail.com

Department of Agriculture and Horticulture Ladakh - DHA Tenders

The Department of Agriculture Ladakh has been instrumental in empowering the farming population with the help of scientific farming techniques. This includes distribution of good quality seeds, provision of modern farming machinery, and cultivation of off-season vegetables. All these measures have immensely improved the agricultural production and living conditions of the farmers over the years.

The goal of the Agriculture Department is to impart knowledge about modern inputs and innovative farming processes to the farmers. This is achieved by guiding farmers during the entire crop growth period and implementing centrally sponsored schemes. This also helps in ensuring adequate nutrition and fertility of the soil through the Integrated Nutrient Management and Soil Health Cards scheme. Further, diversification and organic farming are being encouraged.

The Horticulture Department Ladakh plays an essential role in the development of fruit farming, nurseries, and high-density plantation farms. Some of the important fruits grown in Ladakh include apricots and apples that receive substantial subsidies from the government.

The Horticulture Department intends to encourage the production of high-quality fruits by increasing the level of production. Additionally, the Clean Plant Programme, budgeted at ₹1765.67 crore, helps the industry by setting up specialized centers to provide quality planting materials free from diseases.

Department of Agriculture and Horticulture Ladakh Tender - Helpdesk

• Address - Agriculture Department Office Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh, Pin 194101.
• Phone - 01982 252028
• Email - jdagricultureutladakh@gmail.com

Forest Ecology and Environment Department Ladakh Tenders

Department of Wildlife Protection, UT Ladakh is a body that ensures conservation of forests and wildlife of the region. Some of its important functions include improvement of habitats, planting, soil and water conservation, measures against poaching, construction of facilities for the frontline workers. Human-wildlife conflicts mitigation, research, education, checking illegal trade in wildlife and protected area management are other functions undertaken by the department. The department is aiming at meeting national/international scientific criteria for wildlife conservation.

The Forest Environment and Ecology Department goal is the sustainable conservation of Ladakh’s native species through the enforcement of wildlife conservation laws. It facilitates community involvement through eco-friendly livelihoods such as eco-tourism, education, and capacity building.

The department engages in efforts to conserve the biodiversity of Ladakh and wildlife habitats while creating awareness among the community. Eco-friendly livelihood opportunities such as eco-tourism and provision of solar appliances and greenhouses are also provided. There are currently 5 active Forest Ecology and Environment Department Ladakh tenders listed on TendersPlus.

Forest Ecology and Environment Department Ladakh - Helpdesk

• Address - Forest, Ecology & Environment Department, UT Ladakh, Civil Secretariat, Leh, Pin 194101.
• Phone - 01982 257561
• Email - admsecyutl.hfee@gmail.com

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department Ladakh - RDPRD Tenders

The Rural development department is very important in the area of poverty reduction and rural infrastructural development. The department helps in implementing the MGNREGA programme which guarantees 100 days of employment in the rural areas to the eligible persons every year. The department makes sure that there is connectivity by all weather roads. The department is involved in construction of approach paths using interlocking tiles and availability of public libraries, parks, and sarais. It also makes arrangements for solar lighting systems for villages.

In a special development package, common facilities centres, community halls, marriage halls, playfields, ice hockey rinks, solid waste units, irrigation tanks, were built. The Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj is giving priority to finishing ongoing schemes and concentrating on villages which have remained unattended due to lack of development.

The goals of Panchayati Raj Institutions are to develop the villages in the coming five years through poverty alleviation, health, children’s welfare, water availability, cleanliness, infrastructure development, social security, efficient administration, and gender equality. There are 24 active Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Department Tenders on TendersPlus.

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department Ladakh - Helpdesk

• Address - Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Department, Administration of Ladakh Civil Secretariat, Leh, Pin 194101.
• Phone - 01982 255567
• Email - drdladakh@gmail.com

The departments contribute towards rural development and sustainability in Ladakh. This collective effort makes the lives of the people better while preserving nature. The vendors can look out for the latest tenders on TendersPlus including GeM Portal Ladakh, which will keep them updated about Ladakh tenders.