During 2010, UPNRM program aimed at Scientific Sheep Farming and sustainable NRM approach in Traditional Shepherd Communities in Chinnagottigallu, Pulicherla, Rompicherla, KVPalli, Piler, Gurramkonda, vayalpadu and Kalikiri mandals under NABARD. Under this programme 550 Units have been sanctioned to 550 families in eight mandals and credit management system is adopted as per NABARD guidelines. Technical person is supporting the beneficiaries on preventive measures on diseases. Capacity building training program organized on program concept, scientific methods in sheep farming, Dewarming, joint liability groups, and immunization. Veterinary camps organized in target villages. Books printed on scientific methods in sheep farming and distributed to the beneficiaries.