Shepherds Face Crisis as Puppy Sales Banned at Fair
Traditional shepherds from high Himalayan regions face uncertainty after municipal authorities banned puppy sales at the Uttarayani fair, threatening centuries-old livelihoods.
Traditional shepherds from high Himalayan regions face uncertainty after municipal authorities banned puppy sales at the Uttarayani fair, threatening centuries-old livelihoods.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board launches a souvenir development program in 10 tribal villages. The initiative trains locals to create authentic crafts, linking them to tourism circuits for economic benefits.
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