Textile ministry to create wool bank in Meghalaya

The Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya is all set to establish

a wool bank in the state with sponsorship from the Union Ministry of Textiles. As the state’s deputy chief minister Bindo M Lanong has stated recently the state would also gain self-reliance in wool production with the support of Central Wool Development Board (CWDB).

Lanong say the Textiles Ministry would focus on rearing of sheep and angora rabbit and other wool producing animals, training and setting up of infrastructure for wool exhibition-cum-sale, as well as on information and technical expertise. Noting that majority of the cattle rearing in the state is done for meat, Lanong said time has ripened for a change in purpose of animal rearing from meat consumption to catering to the wool and garment industry.

Stating that sheep rearing is not undertaken on a large-scale in the state, Lanong if of the opinion that the establishment of a wool bank, which is in its second last stage of completion and likely to conclude by forthcoming winter season, would boost the sheep-rearing industry in the state. Lanong says just like other states in the region, Meghalaya also has immense potential in wool rearing.