Gaddi goat is vital to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand communities. It provides milk, meat, fibre, manure, and transport. They are robust, long-haired, and sure-footed beasts that have acclimatized wonderfully to the conditions in the Himalayas. Rearing Gaddi goats is not merely an economic activity but it is deeply woven with the tradition, culture, and survival of the Gaddis.