1. Success story

I, Ashok Mondal, a farmer residing at Maymyeo

economical and feasible than any other kind of livestock.

deserted land started a piggery unit with trio

kind of livestock as the generation gap is less and fertility rate is more.

period the initial stock with which I started the farm

profit of more than 3 lakh

a sow (female pig) minimum 8 piglets were obtained which comes in to marketable age at about 7 months. Now

am maintaining the farm in organized manner as per the guidance of experts from CARI and the assistance of the

Senior Veterinary Officer of my area

apart selling about 39 pigs of marketable age

would also like to expand the venture by

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1. Title

2. Location.

3. Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

4. Background of the case.

5. Description of the Project including

source of funding.

6. Technology / improved practice

adopted.

7. The implementation of the Project.

8. The working capital for the project.

9. The economics of running the

project.

10. Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

Success story of piggery farmer, Mr. Ashok Mondal

I, Ashok Mondal, a farmer residing at Maymyeo village, South Andaman learned that pig farming is more

economical and feasible than any other kind of livestock. Hence seeing the market potential and to use my

deserted land started a piggery unit with trio- pigs. The returns are considerably good and quick compared to other

kind of livestock as the generation gap is less and fertility rate is more.

period the initial stock with which I started the farm increased many fold in number fetching me an approximate

lakh rupees per annum. The fertility of the females were appreciable and in one furrowing of

w (female pig) minimum 8 piglets were obtained which comes in to marketable age at about 7 months. Now

the farm in organized manner as per the guidance of experts from CARI and the assistance of the

Senior Veterinary Officer of my area. Presently I have goat 12 parent stock pigs and

39 pigs of marketable age. I am happy that I could find a sustainable job for my livelihood. I

would also like to expand the venture by adding other kind of livestock.

Item

Piggery Unit

Maymeyo Village

Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

Mr. Ashok Mondal

Ph: 09476077445

Background of the case. Started the farm seeing the scope and benefit of the

business in comparison

Description of the Project including

source of funding.

Piggery with self finance.

Technology / improved practice Intensive system of rearing

waste disposal.

The implementation of the Project. Started with 1 trio pig unit of Large White Yorkshire

breed purchased from the department which further

multiplied and

capital for the project. Working Capital inclusive of Feeding of 12 (10

adult pigs and about

concentrate feed @ Rs. 18/

available conventional feeds comes approx.

Rs.226888/-. The working capital a

finance

The economics of running the By sale of 1st

batch of

@ 90 kg live wt. x Rs 130 = 5,85000/

Value of second batch piglet of 2 months each Rs.

1000 each 82000/

the farm and improve

Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

Employment generation for self and family members,

additional income generation

continue the business with oth

, Mr. Ashok Mondal

, South Andaman learned that pig farming is more

Hence seeing the market potential and to use my

The returns are considerably good and quick compared to other

kind of livestock as the generation gap is less and fertility rate is more. MY farm is about 3 year old, during this

increased many fold in number fetching me an approximate

per annum. The fertility of the females were appreciable and in one furrowing of

w (female pig) minimum 8 piglets were obtained which comes in to marketable age at about 7 months. Now I

the farm in organized manner as per the guidance of experts from CARI and the assistance of the

esently I have goat 12 parent stock pigs and 35 piglets of various age group

. I am happy that I could find a sustainable job for my livelihood. I

vestock.

Brief Content

Maymeyo Village S/Andaman

Mr. Ashok Mondal

Ph: 09476077445

Started the farm seeing the scope and benefit of the

comparison to other ventures.

Piggery with self finance.

Intensive system of rearing with improved system of

waste disposal.

Started with 1 trio pig unit of Large White Yorkshire

breed purchased from the department which further

and cross bred with locally purchased ND

Working Capital inclusive of Feeding of 12 (10 F + 2 M)

adult pigs and about 86 piglets with of 2 batches

concentrate feed @ Rs. 18/- Per Kg and locally

available conventional feeds comes approx.

. The working capital arranged by self

batch of 82 piglets at the age of 6 month

@ 90 kg live wt. x Rs 130 = 5,85000/-

Value of second batch piglet of 2 months each Rs.

1000 each 82000/-. The returns used for developing

improve the lifestyle.

generation for self and family members,

additional income generation Future plan is to

continue the business with other livestock activities

, South Andaman learned that pig farming is more

Hence seeing the market potential and to use my

The returns are considerably good and quick compared to other

3 year old, during this

increased many fold in number fetching me an approximate

per annum. The fertility of the females were appreciable and in one furrowing of

I

the farm in organized manner as per the guidance of experts from CARI and the assistance of the

of various age group

. I am happy that I could find a sustainable job for my livelihood. I

Started the farm seeing the scope and benefit of the

Started with 1 trio pig unit of Large White Yorkshire

breed purchased from the department which further

F + 2 M)

of 2 batches

Per Kg and locally

available conventional feeds comes approx.

rranged by self

6 month

generation for self and family members,

Future plan is to

2. Success Story of Piggery Farmer Shri.

Shri Niranthar Lakra R/O Dhanapur Mob no:09531893682 DOB :19.11.62

has been in the pig rearing and selling business for the last thirty (30) years as the only sole occupation

for his livelihood. With the sale of the pigs and piglets he has educated his children and made them IT

Professionals by educating them at Bangalor

cost of construction was borne

pigs from the Pastor of the church at Mayabunder of North and Middle Andaman

pigs from the Animal Husbandry Departmental piggery farm at Webi, Mayabunder of North and Middle

Andaman.

Sl.No. 1. Title

2. Location.

3. Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

4. Background of the case.

5. Description of the Project including

source of funding.

6. Technology / improved practice

adopted.

7. The implementation of the Project.

8. The working capital for the project.

9. The economics of running the

project.

10. Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

2. Success Story of Piggery Farmer Shri.

Shri Niranthar Lakra R/O Dhanapur Mob no:09531893682 DOB :19.11.62

has been in the pig rearing and selling business for the last thirty (30) years as the only sole occupation

for his livelihood. With the sale of the pigs and piglets he has educated his children and made them IT

Professionals by educating them at Bangalore. He has re built his kutcha house into a p

was borne from the income got by the sale of the piglets and the pigs. He got the

of the church at Mayabunder of North and Middle Andaman

pigs from the Animal Husbandry Departmental piggery farm at Webi, Mayabunder of North and Middle

Item Piggery Unit

Dhanapur village

Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

Mr. Niranthar Lakra

Ph: 09531893682

Background of the case. Started the farm

business among

good market potential in the area.

Description of the Project including

funding.

Piggery with the support of SGSY Scheme.

Technology / improved practice Intensive system of rearing with improved system of

waste disposal.

The implementation of the Project. Started with 1 trio pig unit of Large White

purchased locally

pork in market after obtaining the know

rearing from the department of AH&VS

The working capital for the project. Working Capital inclusive of Feeding of

and 1 male pigs and about 72 piglets with concentrate

feed @ Rs. 18/

conventional feeds comes approx. Rs.183000/

working capital arranged by self and the support form

SGSY Scheme.

The economics of running the Profit by sale of

live wt. x Rs 14

from the farm used for maintaining the family and

children’s education.

scientifically.

Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

Employment generation,

exploration of a profitable venture.

2. Success Story of Piggery Farmer Shri. Niranthar Lakra

Shri Niranthar Lakra R/O Dhanapur Mob no:09531893682 DOB :19.11.62 aged 50 yrs 8th pass

has been in the pig rearing and selling business for the last thirty (30) years as the only sole occupation

for his livelihood. With the sale of the pigs and piglets he has educated his children and made them IT

his kutcha house into a pucca house, the

from the income got by the sale of the piglets and the pigs. He got the

of the church at Mayabunder of North and Middle Andaman who in turn got the

pigs from the Animal Husbandry Departmental piggery farm at Webi, Mayabunder of North and Middle

Brief Content

village, Middle Andaman

Niranthar Lakra

531893682

Started the farm being the pig rearing is preferred

among the Karen community and has got a

good market potential in the area.

the support of SGSY Scheme.

Intensive system of rearing with improved system of

waste disposal.

Started with 1 trio pig unit of Large White Yorkshire

purchased locally by seeing the enormous demand of

pork in market after obtaining the know-how of pig

rearing from the department of AH&VS

Working Capital inclusive of Feeding of 8 adult female

pigs and about 72 piglets with concentrate

feed @ Rs. 18/- Per Kg and locally available

conventional feeds comes approx. Rs.183000/- . the

working capital arranged by self and the support form

SGSY Scheme.

sale of 72 piglets at the age 6 month @ 90 kg

live wt. x Rs 140 = 9, 07200/- per annum. The returns

from the farm used for maintaining the family and

children’s education. Wants to develop the farm

Employment generation, main source of income and

exploration of a profitable venture.

pass

has been in the pig rearing and selling business for the last thirty (30) years as the only sole occupation

for his livelihood. With the sale of the pigs and piglets he has educated his children and made them IT

ucca house, the

from the income got by the sale of the piglets and the pigs. He got the

the

pigs from the Animal Husbandry Departmental piggery farm at Webi, Mayabunder of North and Middle

being the pig rearing is preferred

and has got a

Yorkshire

by seeing the enormous demand of

how of pig

female

pigs and about 72 piglets with concentrate

Per Kg and locally available

. the

working capital arranged by self and the support form

6 month @ 90 kg

and

3.Success Story Of Dairy Farmer Shri. Tamil Selvam

Shri Tamil Selvam, resident of Indira Nagar, South Andaman started rearing of mulch cow 10

years back . Then he had only 2 nos. cow. Due to financial constrains he was unable to purchase more

cows. There was enormous demand of milk as the milk production in the area was not sufficient to cater

to the local demand. From the income earned by sale of milk from these cows he started increasing the

number of cows by purchase as well as by rearing of the offsprings produced through artificial

Insemination. Seeing the benefit in the business he included his two brothers also in the business.

Presently he has 35 dairy cows with him and is being managed by three brothers. He gets on an average

of 12 liters / cow/ day. He is also producing the green fodder required for his cows in the land available

with him. Now he & his family members are happy with the business and want to continue with the

venture.

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Dairy Unit

2. Location.

Indira Nagar village, South Andaman

3. Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

Mr. Tamil Selvam

Ph: 9531875467

4. Background of the case.

Started the farm with 2 nos cow later strengthened

since there is the scope for the business by arranging

the capital from the profit earned from the farm

5. Description of the Project including

source of funding.

Dairy unit, with self finance and assistance from CARI

and the departmental schemes.

6. Technology / improved practice

adopted.

Semi- Intensive system of rearing with minimum

technology.

7. The implementation of the Project.

Initially started with 2 cows with self finance later

seeing the scope developed the farm availing

assistance from the department and CARI.

8. The working capital for the project. Working capital was reduced by allowing the cows for

open grazing and using the house-grown fodder.

Expenditure including feeding of 16 nos. pregnant and

milking cows @ 3-5 kg concentrates feed/ animal @

Rs. 15/- per kg of feed for 7 month and 3 month dry

period comes RS. 2, 32000/- ( family labour and free

Veterinary aid from the department)

9. The economics of running the

project.

Income by sale of milk with average production of 12

liters / animal @ 45/-liter Rs. 273600/- Sale of 5 nos.

heifer @ Rs. 25000/- = 1,25000/-. Income generated is

being used for acquiring fresh stock and maintenance

of family 10. Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

Employment generation, steady family income,

production of farmyard manure for vegetable and

other agri. Purpose. Benefitted for 9 family members.

Wants to expand the activity.

2. Success Story of Dairy Farmer Shri. Thiaga Rajan

Shri. Thiagarajan an educated entrepreneur started Dairy farming after assessing the persistent

demand of milk in the city of Port Blair initially during 1992 in a well organized way, but due to tsunami

he faced crisis of feed & fodder, hence had to stop the business. Again he restarted the dairy farming

during 2011 with 6 adult cows and 7 nos. heifers. Presently he has 12 cows and 6 heifers after cullingp of

the unproductive animal with average production of 9 litters / cow/ day. Mr. Thiagarajan maintains the

farm in intensive system of rearing therefore facing shortage of densified feed / fodder. Having

understood the market requirement he wants to expand the farm in a modern & scientific manner with

more animals so that he can diversify the farm products into multifarious business like sericulture, milk

by product units etc.

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1. Title

Dairy Unit (Bhavani Dairy)

2. Location.

NayaSahar village, South Andaman, A & N Islands

3. Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

Mr. Thiagarajan

Ph: 9434281145

Email: andamanthiagarajan@gmail.com

4. Background of the case.

Started the farm during the year 1992 and restarted

on 2011 with 6 and 7 heifer, presently having 23 nos.

stock (12 adult cow, 6 heifers & 5 bull). Want to

expand the farm with latest technology since it is

profitable enterprise in this Island.)

5. Description of the Project including

source of funding.

Dairy unit, with self finance

6. Technology / improved practice

adopted.

Obtained training from the department and started

the farm with Intensive system of rearing with latest

technology.

7. The implementation of the Project.

Initially started with 2 cows with self finance later

seeing the scope of market for milk & dairy product

developed the farm availing assistance from the

department of AH&VS and CARI.

8. The working capital for the project. Self-finance, managing the farm engaging c/labour.

9. The economics of running the

project.

The fresh milk is being sold in market @ Rs. 45/- and

re-invested to procure new stock of animals as well as

the female calves are being reared as parents stock to

strengthen the farm.

10. Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

Fresh and wholesome milk could be supplied to the

villages at the affordable rate. Plans to develop the

farm more technologically by importing better breeds

and densified feed to the Island.

3. Success story of a SHG with goatery

A group of 7 ladies of tsunami shelter, Namunaghar have started a goat unit by forming

a self help group named “Ujjwal” with the help of WBVHA, an NGO during 2007. The unit has

been started in a small shed made up of locally available materials. Starting with a stock of 16

goats we now have 28 goats after having sold 12 goats of marketable age. The group finds that

goat farming is a lucrative venture, which does not require much attention in terms of feeding

and management since they can be grown on locally available fodder and free grazing. However

for obtaining the best results regular attention towards periodic deworming of goats and care

of pregnant and new born goats is essential. Regarding routine works the members share the

work according to the convenience of the member. This venture is being carried out with

minimal interference to their routine affairs of home & family. It has been learnt that provision

of getting loan from bank exists subject to undergoing training in goat farming and submission

of project report. Accordingly some of the members of the group underwent training at

Livestock Training Cum Demonstration Farm Elephant Point and obtained Certificate /project as

required for the loan. If we succeed in getting the loan we would like to expand the farm for

better profits.

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1. Title

Goatery unit

2. Location.

Namunaghar, S/Andaman, A & N Islands

3. Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

“Ujjwal” Self Help Group

4. Background of the case.

Unemployed ladies formed a SHG to take on goat

unit as there is ample scope for marketing

potential.

5. Description of the Project

including source of funding.

Goatery availing Assistance from SGSY Scheme.

6. Technology / improved practice

adopted.

The members of the group were imparted hands

on training in goatery at the departmental

goatery unit and assistance provided to procure

the input locally and crossbreeding allowed with

the departmental improved variety bucks.

7. The implementation of the

Project.

20 female and 2 male goats were purchased from

the departmental and private sources. Members

from the SHG collectively work for the project

and the income generated apart from the loan

return will be shared amongst the members.

8. The working capital for the

project.

Availed assistance from SGSY Scheme.

9. The economics of running the

project.

The returns by sail of kids/goat is been shared

after using one part of the profit for repay of loan

availed from SGSY Scheme, one part utilized for

procuring fresh stock.

10. Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

There are 10 nos. of women beneficiaries

benefited by this project and it remain as a

source of livelihood/ Employment generation.

4. Success Story of Mrs. Savitry Devi with goat Farming

Mrs. Savitri Devi a resident of Laxmi nagar, under Namunaghar Panchayat having started with a pair of

goats few years back without any preparedness for a venture. When she felt that these goats can be reared

without much difficulty in arranging feed and fodder and providing them shelter she kept the kids born out of

these goats for expansion of the stock. And when the number increased to 08 she made a small shed with locally

available materials in front of her residence i.e the barrack type quarter. From this initial stock she has sold more

than 10 adult goats and presently having 29 numbers. For maintaining the stock no extra effort is being given as

they are allowed for open grazing during the day and providing them locally available tree leaves during night

hours. No expense is met in terms of concentrate feeding to these goats. She seeks assistance from Veterinary

Dispensary Elephant Point in case of any health problem in the stock and for periodic deworming of goats and

hence there is no significant mortality in the stock. Marketing of goats also is not a problem since the business

people purchase the goats from her door step. She is content by supporting my family with this extra income as an

auxiliary part of the earning.

Sl.No. Item Brief Content 1. Title Goat Unit

2. Location.

Laxmi Nagar Village, Namunaghar Panchayat, South

Andaman, A & N Islands

3. Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

Mrs. Savitri Devi

4. Background of the case.

Goat unit started as livelihood support and it became

sole source of family income

5. Description of the Project including

source of funding.

Goatery , Self finance

6. Technology / improved practice

adopted.

Purchased ND goats locally, cross bred under

departmental scheme and maintaining under open

rearing method.

7. The implementation of the Project.

Started the goat unit after acquiring the knowledge

from the department, and seeing the market

potential of goat meat.

8. The working capital for the project. Initially the finance was arranged by NGO, Presently

managing with the profit obtained from the farm.

9. The economics of running the

project.

By sale of goat on live weight earn average Rs.

75000/- per annum which is being used for

maintenance of family

10. Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

Steady family income, self employment m, reliable

livelihood.

5. Success Story of Mr. Nirmal Roy

Mr. Nirmal Roy, is a landless farmer residing at Mithakari working as a caretaker to a land where

apart from growing vegetables have started a goat unit. Initially he started with three numbers of goats

to utilize the waste vegetables & vegetable plant residue from the field. Subsequently this stock

increased to more than 10 numbers. He felt that goat farming is highly profitable specially when there is

arrangement for fodder. Since the green fodder in the form of farm residue is sufficiently available no

concentrate feed is being given to these goats. He is not paying any special attention to these animals

except sending them for open grazing in the nearby areas during day time and seeking help from the

Veterinary Dispensary for periodic deworming and for any health problem in goats. One of the risks he

encountered during goat farming is that mortality in kids will be more if they are not protected from

inclement weather and not given proper maternal milk. From this stock he has already sold 5 numbers

of goats and 15 numbers of goats have been kept as the breeding stock. He is now content that he is

able to manage his family smoothly with this additional income along with the income from agriculture.

Sl.No. Item Brief Content

1. Title

Goat unit

2. Location.

MithaKari village, South Andaman

3. Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

Mr. Nirmal Roy

4. Background of the case.

Started goat unit as livelihood being there is

adequate market for goat meat.

5. Description of the Project

including source of funding.

Goatery, with self finance

6. Technology / improved practice

adopted.

Acquired training from the department of AH&VS

and maintaining the goats on open grazing

method

7. The implementation of the

Project.

Seeing the market potential of goats started the

venture with 3 goats and found successful in

maintaining it as a livelihood

8. The working capital for the

project.

Initially supported by an NGO, since the

expenditure is about Rs. 10000/- as the goats are

being maintained in open grazing system the

working capital is met from the income

generated from the farm.

9. The economics of running the

project.

The returns from the farm is being used for

family expenses and for education of children

10. Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

Stable family income, acquired knowledge on

goatery and self employment

6. Success Story of Mrs. Mookamma

Ms. Mookamma , R/O Indira Nagar Village, South Andaman started a goat unit with 3 female and 1 buck.

Presently she has 27 nos. goat and it remains as her major source of income. Though she works under

MGNREGA, she maintains goat rearing as subsidiary occupation. Since the demand of goats is constant

in the area she is encouraged with the business and wants to expand the stock. She rears the goats on

semi intensive system with providing the kitchen waste as additional feed to goat. She never felt the

need of concentrate feeding to the goats as the surrounding area is sufficiently vegetated.

Sl.No. Item Brief Content

1. Title

Goat unit

2. Location.

Indira Nagar village, South Andaman

3. Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

Mrs. Mookamma

Phone : -

4. Background of the case.

Started goat unit as subsidiary occupation there

is adequate market for goat meat.

5. Description of the Project

including source of funding.

Goatery, with assistance from SGSY

6. Technology / improved practice

adopted.

Acquired knowledge form the veterinary camps,

exposure training conducted by the department

of AH&VS in the village. Maintaining the goats on

semi intensive system

7. The implementation of the

Project.

Seeing the market potential of goats started the

venture with 3 female and 1 male goats and

found successful in maintaining it as a subsidiary

occupation 8. The working capital for the

project.

Assistance availed from SGSY Scheme. No

difficulty in arranging the capital.

9. The economics of running the

project.

The returns from the farm is being used for

family expenses and for education of children

10. Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

Stable family income, the profit is adequate to

maintain the family comprising four members.

Want to expand the farm with more number of

goats.

Mr. Sree Singh residing at Chouldari

as well as his agricultural resources and his life was in ruins. He

and livestock rearing. In the beginning he only had a hybrid cow, which yielded go

due care with the help of the Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. And with his guidance he has started a small

unit of poultry farm with the improved backyard poultry “Vanraja” and made profit out of that. After

reaping the benefits of po

poultry shed to accommodate more birds. Subsequent batches of poultry gave him gains, though at

times he also had marginal losses in this venture either due to inclement weathe

management. He has experienced that poultry farming is a profitable business enterprise if given

attention towards the management. From every batch of 250 birds he earns a minimum profit of Rs.

8000/- on sale of the birds at the age of 2 1/2

birds which have been supplied from the Livestock Training cum Demonstration Farm Elephant Point.

Sl.No. 1. Title

2. Location.

3. Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

4. Background of the case.

5. Description of the Project including

source of funding.

6. Technology / improved practice

adopted.

7. The implementation of the Project.

8. The working capital for the project.

9. The economics of running the

project.

10. Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

7. Success story of Mr. Sree Singh

Mr. Sree Singh residing at Chouldari village was badly affected by tsunami, He lost his livestock

as well as his agricultural resources and his life was in ruins. He has now

and livestock rearing. In the beginning he only had a hybrid cow, which yielded go

due care with the help of the Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. And with his guidance he has started a small

unit of poultry farm with the improved backyard poultry “Vanraja” and made profit out of that. After

reaping the benefits of poultry farming he expanded the shed by converting the existing cattle shed in to

poultry shed to accommodate more birds. Subsequent batches of poultry gave him gains, though at

times he also had marginal losses in this venture either due to inclement weathe

management. He has experienced that poultry farming is a profitable business enterprise if given

attention towards the management. From every batch of 250 birds he earns a minimum profit of Rs.

on sale of the birds at the age of 2 1/2 to 3 months time. At present he has got a batch of 250

birds which have been supplied from the Livestock Training cum Demonstration Farm Elephant Point.

Item Poultry unit of 500 nos capacity

Chouldari Village, South Andaman

Name of the Farmer/

Organization.

Shri. Sree Singh

Phone: -

Background of the case. Started poultry farming as livelihood with self finance

availing the departmental scheme of supply of chicks

on subsidy basis.

Description of the Project including

source of funding.

Poultry by Self finance

subsidized inputs f

Technology / improved practice Training acquired under departmental scheme and

inputs are being

the department.

The implementation of the Project. Aftermath of tsunami ruined

poultry unit to stabilize the life, now fully dependent

on the poultry farming activities as lively hood

there is sufficient market for poultry.

The working capital for the project. Initially supported by NGO now the approx

expenditure for rearing one batch of poultry comes

Rs. 22000/- (@ Rs. 15 per chicks and @ Rs. 28 per kg

of feed for 3 months)

profit .

The economics of running the Rs. 75900/- (inclusive of 10% mortality and sale of live

chicken of average weight of 1.5 kg @ Rs 110/

is realized form every batch of poultry which is being

used for maintenance of family and to continue the

business.

Benefits accrued from the project

and future plan.

Stable family incom

expand the farm but limitation for space is the

hindrance.

Success story of Mr. Sree Singh

village was badly affected by tsunami, He lost his livestock

has now restarted his life with cultivation

and livestock rearing. In the beginning he only had a hybrid cow, which yielded good profits after giving

due care with the help of the Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. And with his guidance he has started a small

unit of poultry farm with the improved backyard poultry “Vanraja” and made profit out of that. After

ultry farming he expanded the shed by converting the existing cattle shed in to

poultry shed to accommodate more birds. Subsequent batches of poultry gave him gains, though at

times he also had marginal losses in this venture either due to inclement weather, or improper

management. He has experienced that poultry farming is a profitable business enterprise if given

attention towards the management. From every batch of 250 birds he earns a minimum profit of Rs.

to 3 months time. At present he has got a batch of 250

birds which have been supplied from the Livestock Training cum Demonstration Farm Elephant Point.

Brief Content Poultry unit of 500 nos capacity

Village, South Andaman

Shri. Sree Singh

Started poultry farming as livelihood with self finance

the departmental scheme of supply of chicks

on subsidy basis.

Self finance availing the benefit of

subsidized inputs from the department

Training acquired under departmental scheme and

inputs are being procured under subsidized rate form

the department.

of tsunami ruined condition started a small

poultry unit to stabilize the life, now fully dependent

on the poultry farming activities as lively hood as

here is sufficient market for poultry.

Initially supported by NGO now the approx

for rearing one batch of poultry comes

(@ Rs. 15 per chicks and @ Rs. 28 per kg

of feed for 3 months) is being arranged form the

(inclusive of 10% mortality and sale of live

chicken of average weight of 1.5 kg @ Rs 110/- per kg)

is realized form every batch of poultry which is being

d for maintenance of family and to continue the

Stable family income, Self employment. Wants to

expand the farm but limitation for space is the

village was badly affected by tsunami, He lost his livestock

restarted his life with cultivation

od profits after giving

due care with the help of the Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. And with his guidance he has started a small

unit of poultry farm with the improved backyard poultry “Vanraja” and made profit out of that. After

ultry farming he expanded the shed by converting the existing cattle shed in to

poultry shed to accommodate more birds. Subsequent batches of poultry gave him gains, though at

r, or improper

management. He has experienced that poultry farming is a profitable business enterprise if given

attention towards the management. From every batch of 250 birds he earns a minimum profit of Rs.

to 3 months time. At present he has got a batch of 250

condition started a small

poultry unit to stabilize the life, now fully dependent

as

(inclusive of 10% mortality and sale of live

per kg)