Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 25: Facing extreme deficit of fodder for their animal due to insufficiency of rainfall, the drought hit families of Gujjars living in hills of Jammu and Kashmir have started shifting along with their cattle towards down areas nearer to cities and towns, in search of cattle feed and water, said a handout of Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation.
The Foundation organized a programme in this connection, which was presided over by Dr Javaid Rahi and attended by nomadic communities representatives.
Dr Javaid Rahi stated that Gujjars were facing acute shortage of fodders and water in many areas due to deficiency of rain, during last few months. As the water resources in hilly areas are drying down rapidly, the nomads along with their animals are shifting to other areas, he said and added that some other states of India, which are facing similar situations, have supplied cattle feed and fodder at nominal cost extending them 90 per cent subsidy to nomads and tribal . He urged for akin steps from State for J&K tribes.
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