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Manipur's iconic Polo Ponies are on the brink of extinction, with only 1,089 remaining after 129 died in the last 16 years, the recent Livestock Census conducted by the Manipur Government revealed.Since the declaration of ponies as an ...
Imphal, January 28 (IANS) Manipur's iconic Polo Ponies are on the brink of extinction, with only 1,089 remaining after 129 died in the last 16 years, the recent Livestock Census conducted by the Manipur Government revealed.
Livestock Census conducted by the Manipur Government reveals a decline in the population of the Manipuri Pony breed. Efforts to conserve the breed have been made, but challenges persist for pony owners. The decline is attributed to factors such as diminishing grazing grounds and lack of government incentives. The revival of grazing and polo grounds is crucial for the preservation of the pony culture. Manipur is the only state in northeastern India with its own distinct horse breed.