General Objective: The general objectives of the proposed project is to aware the local communities on the sustainable management of the pasturelands and prepare a sustainable management and utilization plan of the Yarsagumba through awareness of stakeholders for improving livelihoods of mountain communities.

Specific Objectives:

1. To develop and demonstrate sustainable practices for management and utilization of pastureland, and management and collection of Yarsagumba;
2. To strengthen capacity of Yarsagumba collectors, local government and volunteers for better regulation of Yarsagumba collection measures; and
3. To create awareness and promote conservation and sustainable utilization of rangeland biodiversity and environmentally-friendly behaviors in the areas, mainly reducing waste dumping of bottles, plastic etc. by the collectors.