Vol. 12, Issue 4 (2023)

Author(s):
Kavita Rani, Ata-Ul-Munim Tak, Mandeep Singh Azad and Kawardeep Kour

Abstract:
The study was carried out in Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Two district Rajouri & Poonch from Jammu division were selected purposively because of being the districts of highest Gujjar population. Two districts Anantnag & Baramulla from Kashmir division were selected purposively because of being the districts of highest Bakarwal population. 60 respondents (Gujjars) from migratory tracts of district Rajouri & Poonch from Jammu division were selected randomly and 60 respondents (Bakarwal) from migratory tract of districts Anantnag & Baramulla from Kashmir division were selected randomly comprising a total of 120 respondents. Pastoralists those who were rearing at least 10 milch animals were selected for the study. Garret ranking method was used for prioritization of constraints. “Non-availability of fodders during winter season”, “Apathetic government behaviour in times of natural calamities” and “Poor market linkages” were the most serious constraints as perceived by the respondents and Exploitation by the middle man, Poor extension services, Poor veterinary services, Lack of knowledge about clean milk production, Poor road connectivity, Pendency of insurance claim in animal death cases and Exploitation by quacks were the 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th and 10^th most serious constraints as perceived by the respondents respectively.