National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) approved a credit plan on September 28, 2021 for yak husbandry in Arunachal Pradesh.

• This credit plan for yak husbandry will help herders in securing loans for strengthening their livelihoods.
• This scheme was developed by “National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY)” located at Dirang in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
• NRCY works under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

The credit plan started by NABARD for yak husbandry was found to be feasible in extending advances with the held commercial banks. The credit plan by NABARD has been included in potential linked credit plans (PLCP) of Tawang, West Kameng and Shi Yomi districts of Arunachal Pradesh. This credit plan will boost the livelihood of herders in the state.