Grihani ki Goshala a farm diversification initiative multiplying income of women in Rajgarh Sirmour

The women of rural Rajgarh in Sirmour district have set an example for others in farm livelihood diversification and efficient livestock management. The initiative, called ‘Grihani ki Goshala’, was started by Development Block Rajgarh in August 2021.

Under the initiative, cowsheds were given to poor women of 33 panchayats of Development Block Rajgarh under MGNREGA, with a cost of Rs 80,000 per unit. The cowsheds were designed keeping livestock health and waste management in mind.

The initiative has been a huge success. Palka Devi of gram panchayat Bhanat said that her income from dairy products has increased from Rs 2,500 to Rs 10,000 per month. Sarla Devi of gram panchayat Bhuria has also benefited from the initiative. She now has four cows and her monthly income has increased from Rs 4,000 to Rs 15,000 per month.

Block Development Officer Rajgarh Arvind Singh Guleria said that the average landholding in Himachal Pradesh is approximately 1 hectare. To increase farm income in rural areas, farmers have to diversify their traditional practices. The Grihani ki Goshala initiative was started to help farmers do this.

The initiative has been well-received by the women of rural Rajgarh. They are grateful to the government for providing them with an opportunity to increase their income and improve their livelihoods.

The Grihani ki Goshala initiative is a shining example of how the government can help farmers to increase their income and improve their livelihoods. The initiative has been a huge success in rural Rajgarh and it is hoped that it will be replicated in other parts of the country.