.. SRINAGAR: Ladakh administration has announced plans to launch high-end Changthang pashmina products in global luxury market and adopt a holistic approach to enable local processing of the prized fibre to increase local stakeholders’ income.Speaking at “From Changthang Fibre to Global Luxury Standards,” a two-day conclave beginning Tuesday, chief secretary Ashish Kundra stressed the need for collaboration among stakeholders — herders, artisans, designers, cooperatives, policymakers, and industry.“Ladakh produces 40–50 tonnes of pashmina fibre annually, but much of it goes outside the UT for processing,” Kundra said.During the inaugural ceremony, L-G Kavinder Gupta highlighted the administration’s vision to transform its iconic pashmina — sourced from goats raised in harsh, high-altitude Changthang — into a globally recognised luxury brand.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRed Carpet Welcome For PM Modi In Israel, Congress Slams Visit Over Gaza ‘Genocide’ | Headlines@8Big Honour for India: PM Modi Becomes First to Receive Knesset Speaker’s Medal”Zero Tolerance For Terrorist Acts…”Jaishankar Sends Strong Message Against Terror at UNHRC’We Feel Your Pain’: PM Modi Shares ‘Pain Of Terror’ With Israel, Slams Hamas And October 7 Attack‘More Than A Friend, A Brother’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hails PM Modi During Knesset AddressPM Modi’s Visit to Israel End IAF’s Need For Tanker Aircrafts | Watch“Pride and Emotion”: Indian Diaspora Welcomes PM Modi to IsraelRed Carpet Optics In Tel Aviv: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Offers Grand Welcome To PM ModiPM Modi’s Israel Menu Revealed: From Gujarati Dishes to Local DelightsLondon-Based Indian Eatery Shuts Down After Owner Blames Pakistani Threats And Diaspora Tensions123PhotostoriesPCOS-related inflammation: 7 yoga poses that may support hormonal balance and metabolic healthKatie Leung,Regé-Jean Page to Freddie Stroma: Every ‘Harry Potter’ actor who starred in ‘Bridgerton’How to make Dhaba-style Panchmel Dal for dinner at home5 iconic real estate streets of Delhi; where all the elite livesFrom ‘Paa’ to ‘Kalki 2898 AD’: 12 performances that prove Amitabh Bachchan is Bollywood’s ultimate chameleon10 interesting ways to pack basi roti for school or office tiffin5 ultra-luxury SUVs designed for effortless long-distance touring5 best wildlife experiences that prove Rajasthan is more than forts and palacesA style journey from ‘Ishq Vishk’ to ‘O Romeo’: Shahid Kapoor’s most memorable looks through the yearsAcross the Silk Route in 22 Days: This luxury train covers five nations; itinerary and cost details123Hot PicksMumbai BMC BudgetTrump’s State of the UnionGold rate todayBihar wedding shootIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingJharkhand Air Ambulance CrashHyderabad Farrari CrashNCERT textbook controversyBryce YoungDan Carter Net WorthMexico Fifa world cupMLB Trade RumorsRondale MoorePM Modi Israel visitJosh Allen Wife
SRINAGAR: Ladakh administration has announced plans to launch high-end Changthang pashmina products in global luxury market and adopt a holistic approach to enable local processing of the prized fibre to increase local stakeholders’ income.Speaking at “From Changthang Fibre to Global Luxury Standards,” a two-day conclave beginning Tuesday, chief secretary Ashish Kundra stressed the need for collaboration among stakeholders — herders, artisans, designers, cooperatives, policymakers, and industry.“Ladakh produces 40–50 tonnes of pashmina fibre annually, but much of it goes outside the UT for processing,” Kundra said.During the inaugural ceremony, L-G Kavinder Gupta highlighted the administration’s vision to transform its iconic pashmina — sourced from goats raised in harsh, high-altitude Changthang — into a globally recognised luxury brand.
