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Women Led Balinee Milk Producer Company Revolutionises Dairy Business in Bundelkhand
Women Led Balinee Milk Producer Company Revolutionises Dairy Business in Bundelkhand

By Jyotsna Richhariya

Balinee Milk Producer Company Limited, set up in 2019 and with 40,000 members, has been transforming the lives of rural women in over 800 villages of six districts in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.

Balinee Milk Producer Company Limited, set up in 2019 and with 40,000 members, has been transforming the lives of rural women in over 800 villages of six districts in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.

Dairy Farming Gets a Fillip in Shopian, Kashmir
Dairy Farming Gets a Fillip in Shopian, Kashmir

By Mudassir Kuloo

Being an agrarian region, the agriculture sector contributes 16.18 per cent to Jammu & Kashmir’s GDP, of which 35 per cent is contributed by the dairy sector. Under the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme, 43 dairy farming units have been set up in Shopian with a subsidy of Rs one crore.

Being an agrarian region, the agriculture sector contributes 16.18 per cent to Jammu & Kashmir’s GDP, of which 35 per cent is contributed by the dairy sector. Under the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme, 43 dairy farming units have been set up in Shopian with a subsidy of Rs one crore.

Rajasthan: From being confined in purdah indoors, women in Dholpur step out to set up small businesses
Rajasthan: From being confined in purdah indoors, women in Dholpur step out to set up small businesses

By Manoj Choudhary

Gathering together under village organisations and federations, the women from the villages of Dholpur in Rajasthan, find financial independence, and along with it, their voice.

Gathering together under village organisations and federations, the women from the villages of Dholpur in Rajasthan, find financial independence, and along with it, their voice.

Injecting Success, One Cow At A Time
Injecting Success, One Cow At A Time

By Gaon Connection

Anil Kumar Pradhan, an artificial insemination technician recently won the National Gopal Ratna Award for his contribution towards the country’s artificial insemination programme, and raising the income of farmers and cattle breeders.

Anil Kumar Pradhan, an artificial insemination technician recently won the National Gopal Ratna Award for his contribution towards the country’s artificial insemination programme, and raising the income of farmers and cattle breeders.

Injecting Success, One Cow At A Time
Injecting Success, One Cow At A Time

By Niroj Ranjan Misra

Anil Kumar Pradhan, an artificial insemination technician recently won the National Gopal Ratna Award for his contribution towards the country’s artificial insemination programme, and raising the income of farmers and cattle breeders.

Anil Kumar Pradhan, an artificial insemination technician recently won the National Gopal Ratna Award for his contribution towards the country’s artificial insemination programme, and raising the income of farmers and cattle breeders.

Verghese Kurien: A man of integrity
Verghese Kurien: A man of integrity

By गाँव कनेक्शन

On September 9, 2012, milkman Verghese Kurien died at the age of 90 after a prolonged illness at Anand, Gujarat. The man behind Operation Flood, Kurien was the chief architect who made India the largest milk producer in the world

On September 9, 2012, milkman Verghese Kurien died at the age of 90 after a prolonged illness at Anand, Gujarat. The man behind Operation Flood, Kurien was the chief architect who made India the largest milk producer in the world

Prerna Canteen Run by Rural Women in Lalitpur Sets an Example of Self-Reliance
Prerna Canteen Run by Rural Women in Lalitpur Sets an Example of Self-Reliance

By Jyotsna Richhariya

In Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh, 6,000 women SHGs have been formed that are providing employment opportunities to rural women and helping them set up their own businesses. Four such rural women run a canteen at the district collectorate.

In Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh, 6,000 women SHGs have been formed that are providing employment opportunities to rural women and helping them set up their own businesses. Four such rural women run a canteen at the district collectorate.

'Rozgaar Kendras' promote rural entrepreneurs in UP's Aligarh
'Rozgaar Kendras' promote rural entrepreneurs in UP's Aligarh

By Ashish Anand

From mentoring rural entrepreneurs to facilitating linkages and aiding them with technical training, the enterprise facilitation centres (EFC) or the ‘rozgaar kendras’ have helped set up telemedicine facilities, tuition centres and beauty parlours in rural pockets of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh.

From mentoring rural entrepreneurs to facilitating linkages and aiding them with technical training, the enterprise facilitation centres (EFC) or the ‘rozgaar kendras’ have helped set up telemedicine facilities, tuition centres and beauty parlours in rural pockets of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh.

Goat farming supports livelihoods in Rajasthan where agriculture is practically impossible
Goat farming supports livelihoods in Rajasthan where agriculture is practically impossible

By Manoj Choudhary

Villages in Rajasthan where agriculture is impractical due to lack of water are turning to rearing goats that are low maintenance and an assured source of income.

Villages in Rajasthan where agriculture is impractical due to lack of water are turning to rearing goats that are low maintenance and an assured source of income.

Rural women add spice to their livelihoods
Rural women add spice to their livelihoods

By Virendra Singh

A year ago, a group of rural women in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, got together as a self-help group and started making turmeric, chilli and coriander masalas at home. Now, they are set to supply their masalas to nearly 400 schools for preparing the midday meals.

A year ago, a group of rural women in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, got together as a self-help group and started making turmeric, chilli and coriander masalas at home. Now, they are set to supply their masalas to nearly 400 schools for preparing the midday meals.

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