Animal husbandry and self-employment schemes of the state government are playing an important role in making the rural families of Ghaziabad district self-reliant. Animal husbandry is now becoming a powerful medium of sustainable livelihood in rural areas dependent on agriculture and labour. Special attention is being given to increasing the income of families by promoting livestock based livelihood in the rural areas of the district. In this sequence, goat rearing scheme has become an effective basis of economic empowerment for Mrs. Kusum, wife of Mr. Jagdish, resident of village Kadarabad Gadana, tehsil Modinagar of Ghaziabad district.
Before joining the scheme, the income of Mrs. Kusum's family was mainly dependent on daily wages. This family of four members including husband and two children had to face financial difficulties in household expenses and raising children due to limited income. Year 2025-26 He got information about goat rearing scheme from the veterinary hospital in Modinagar. Under departmental guidance, he applied along with the necessary documents and was selected through a transparent selection process.
Under the standard model prescribed by the Animal Husbandry Department, approximately 60 His goat rearing unit was established at a total cost of Rs. 1,000. Total cost in this 90 percentage i.e. 54 A grant of thousand rupees was given by the state government., Whereas Mrs. Kusum only from her level 10 percentage i.e. 6 Beneficiary contribution of Rs. 1000 was imposed. With this help, he bought five female goats and one male goat and started rearing them scientifically. By setting up the unit with minimum private capital, the family could become self-employed without any debt burden.
After goat rearing started, the financial condition of the family gradually started improving. As the number of goats increased, income opportunities also expanded. By selling some goats when necessary, Mrs. Kusum recently earned approx. 20 Earned a profit of Rs. 1000. Along with this, about five liters of milk is also being obtained from goats every day., Which is being used to fulfill household needs and strengthen the nutrition of children.
Mrs. Kusum says that this scheme has provided her family with a source of additional and permanent income by removing them from uncertain wages. By ensuring regular income and nutrition at home, they now have better financial conditions in the future.Have confidence in being strong. She expresses her gratitude to the state government and the district administration for this support. Her achievement has also become a source of inspiration for other rural women of the area.
District administration and animal husbandry department are working in a coordinated manner to strengthen the rural economy in Ghaziabad district. Modinagar, Bhojpur, Muradnagar, To provide accessible medical facilities to the cattle herders of Loni and Rajapur development blocks in the district. 18 veterinary hospital, Animal service centers and mobile veterinary units are operated. Ear-tagging of animals purchased under the scheme, Health Checkup and PPR, Arrangements for free vaccination and deworming medicines are made to prevent infectious diseases like foot-and-mouth and enterotoxemia.
Livestock Insurance Scheme is also being run by the state government to protect small livestock farmers from possible financial risks. Under this, the insurance premium for the animals of eligible cattle owners will be paid. 85 The state government bears the expenditure up to, Due to which the cattle rearer's capital remains safe in case of accidental damage. Additionally a balanced diet, Livestock farmers are also getting the benefits of the breed improvement program through clean housing management and free castration., Due to which the productivity of animals is increasing.
Being a major district of the National Capital Region, the possibilities of self-employment based on animal husbandry are very favorable in Ghaziabad. Easy connectivity between urban and rural areas and constant demand for milk and livestock products in local markets are helpful in getting fair prices to the livestock farmers. Less cost, Due to limited space and rapid breeding cycle, goat rearing is a viable business for landless and small farmers., Which gives rural women the opportunity of economic self-reliance while taking care of the house.
After gaining experience from the small unit schemes of the state government, progressive cattle farmers have wide options for business expansion. At the commercial level under the National Livestock Mission run by the Central Government. 100 At project cost for setting up a unit of female goats and five male goats 50 There is a provision of grant up to percent, Which can be taken forward on the basis of better operation. Besides, entrepreneurship is also being encouraged through the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund.
The priority of the state government and the district administration is that the eligible rural families of Ghaziabad district should become self-reliant by taking advantage of public welfare schemes. Other interested animal farmers and unemployed youth of the district can also contact their nearest veterinary hospital or animal service center to get detailed information about the schemes of the Animal Husbandry Department including goat rearing. Rural families can increase their income by taking advantage of these facilities available through online and departmental channels and by applying as per the prescribed eligibility.
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