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Agriculture
Himachal Pradesh Issues New Policy to Regulate Grazing and Protect Migratory Routes
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:36 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has notified a policy aimed at regulating livestock grazing and safeguarding wildlife migratory corridors across the state.
The state cabinet of Himachal Pradesh approved a comprehensive policy designed to curb uncontrolled grazing in ecologically sensitive zones. The measure seeks to balance the livelihood needs of pastoral communities with the conservation of fragile alpine ecosystems.
Key provisions include the demarcation of designated grazing zones, seasonal restrictions in high‑altitude pastures, and the establishment of monitoring committees involving forest officials and local representatives. Violations will attract penalties, while incentives are planned for communities adopting sustainable grazing practices.
The policy also earmarks critical wildlife corridors that facilitate seasonal migration of species such as the Himalayan black bear and musk deer. By limiting livestock movement through these routes, the government aims to reduce human‑wildlife conflict and support biodiversity.
Officials said the framework will be rolled out in phases, beginning with pilot districts in the Kullu and Lahaul‑Spiti regions. Training workshops for herders and awareness campaigns are slated for the coming months.
Stakeholders, including farmer unions and environmental NGOs, have been invited to provide feedback before the final implementation guidelines are published later this year.
Key provisions include the demarcation of designated grazing zones, seasonal restrictions in high‑altitude pastures, and the establishment of monitoring committees involving forest officials and local representatives. Violations will attract penalties, while incentives are planned for communities adopting sustainable grazing practices.
The policy also earmarks critical wildlife corridors that facilitate seasonal migration of species such as the Himalayan black bear and musk deer. By limiting livestock movement through these routes, the government aims to reduce human‑wildlife conflict and support biodiversity.
Officials said the framework will be rolled out in phases, beginning with pilot districts in the Kullu and Lahaul‑Spiti regions. Training workshops for herders and awareness campaigns are slated for the coming months.
Stakeholders, including farmer unions and environmental NGOs, have been invited to provide feedback before the final implementation guidelines are published later this year.