National Assembly Committee Chair Emphasizes Livestock Pasture Management for Production Growth
Summary
Pooja Chaudhary has called for better management of Nepal’s pastures and grazing lands to boost wool, milk and meat production, cut imports and expand exports. She said the planned revision of the National Pasture Policy will draw on Bhutan’s experience, local practices and stakeholder suggestions.
Key Points
- Pooja Chaudhary said Nepal’s pastures and grazing lands should be managed systematically to raise livestock production and support exports.
- She said improved pasture productivity can increase wool, milk and meat output while helping substitute imports.
- Chaudhary noted that pasture areas face challenges from climate change, land degradation, weak management, labor shortages and poor institutional coordination.
- The committee has started a study to amend the National Pasture Policy using Bhutan’s experience, Nepal’s local practices and scientific evidence.
