The Goat Distribution Programme was organized under the Development Action Plan for
Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) for BPL tribal farmers of Khatima Block, Udham Singh Nagar,
Uttarakhand by ICAR–IVRI, Izatnagar, on 11th December 2025. The programme aimed to
enhance the livelihood opportunities of tribal households through small livestock-based
interventions and to promote sustainable income generation at the village level.
As part of the initiative, ICAR–IVRI distributed goats to the tribal farmers of Naugawa
Thago village under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) Programme. A total of 30 farmers, including
27 women, actively participated in the input distribution event, reflecting strong involvement
of women in livestock-based livelihood activities. In total, 100 goats—comprising 90 females
and 10 males—were provided to the beneficiaries to support livelihood and nutritional
security among tribal.
In addition to the distribution, technical knowledge sessions were conducted to ensure
scientific goat rearing practices among farmers. Dr. Vikrant Chouhan delivered an
informative lecture on the basics of goat farming and its health care, while Dr. H. R. Meena
addressed practical aspects of field-level goat management and sustainable husbandry
practices. These capacity-building efforts aimed to empower farmers with the skills required
for efficient goat production and long-term economic benefits.
The programme was effectively coordinated by Dr. Madan Singh, Project Investigator, along
with Dr. Vikrant Chouhan and Ms. Shruti as Co-PIs. The event also received guidance and
support from Dr. H. R. Meena, Head, Division of Extension Education, and Shri Veer Singh
Ji, ensuring smooth execution and meaningful impact on the tribal farming community.
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute
TEC-IVRI Pune organised a training programme on Goat Farming for Livelihood Improvement at Trimbakeshwar, Nashik (Maharashtra) on 29th March 2023 under TSP programme
TEC-IVRI, Pune in collaboration with Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Department organised one day training on “Goat
April 3, 2023
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