Goat Farming: An Alternative source of livelihood & income generation for small, marginal farmers’ & also for landless people in Bihar

Abstract

The State where people mainly depend on agriculture in which 92% farmers are marginal and small out of which 56% are in category of near to landless, compelled to work as laborers. In this condition they require an additional source of income so that they can spend their life easily. In this situation goat farming may be a source for their bread and butter. In goat farming there is hug potential to grow the rural economy and increase the standard of living. Majorly Goat farming is a secondary source of income in Bihar but with minimum investment and low technical skill set it play very important role in the bedtime specially for poor people. In the context of Seemanchal region, if a person has three mother goats, with an average arrangement they can earn up to 20,000 rupees per year. This research shows that how goat farming is a source of income generation and source of livelihood & also shows that female member of family can contribute to boost in economy of family. Bihar is the 4th largest goat population (12.82 million Goat) in India. Goat farming is not only for poor families, goat rearing is also sustainable and profitable option for different categories of rural households.