Stories related to Good Practices

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	Women Poultry Vaccinators in Bangladesh – Provision of regular and timely health services for poultry rearers (BDGP01) “We feel proud of being in this profession as we are referred to as doctors in the village. We are also respected by our families since we contribute to the family income. I make my own decisions regarding spending the money that I earn and feel proud when I can buy something for my husband from my own earnings”, mentioned one of the poultry vaccinators cheerfully. Read More...
	Employment as a village facilitator provides a stable source of income for Dayaram in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh (SAGP05) Dayaram Deevan, aged 40, a resident of tribal village Bahul Lamker belongs to the Kalar community. His work as a village facilitator provides a critical link between the community and the district veterinary hospital, and ensures that preventive health care, by way of regular vaccinations and de-worming is available at the `door-steps’ of the community. Read More...
	Sukritbai Chautele’s successful poultry enterprise is an inspiration to her family and neighbours (SAGP03) Earlier I used to make Rs 1200-1500 by rearing and selling a batch of 300 birds and now I rear 500 birds in each batch and manage to earn Rs 2000-2200 every month. I am not a burden on my family and can easily afford my child’s education”, informs Sukrit bai with pride. Read More...
	Community-led initiatives for pasture regeneration – Village Kadesan shows the way (SAGP16) Nangaram says “Ghas Ki Sthiti Pehle Se Achhi Hai” (fodder availability is better than earlier). Despite being drought hit during the past two consecutive years in 2008 and 2009, grass production has been adequate in the village. The family gets 500 bundles of grass (weighing 3 kg each) worth Rs 2,500 from the common pastureland every year. Read More...
	Willow silage: a source of nutritious winter fodder (BHGP13) Chimi does not go to the forest any more to collect oak tree leaves. She has planted a few more willow trees around her house so that they are ready for lopping and silage making over the next few years. Willow silage has helped her meet the feed requirements of her livestock during the fodder scarce winter months. Read More...
	Kadaknath poultry rearing provides a sustainable livelihood opportunity for Keena and her family (INGP04) Keena finds pride in running this enterprise, which has stopped her family from frequent migration. “There is no need for the family to migrate in search of wage labour anymore”, contends Keena. She is a happy woman who has set an example for other tribal families to emulate. Read More...
	Oats - A Source of Fodder supporting Livelihoods of Mountain Communities (BHGP11) Am Kasang’s herd size has increased from 80 to 120 in the current year (2009). With increased availability of fodder, the mortality in her herd has reduced from 10 to 3 per year. Earlier most of the weak animals and calves died due to starvation during the cold winter months when the area was covered with snow. She gives the credit to the Fodder development programme for this positive change. Read More...
	Med-Bandi Se Adhik Paidawar (Increased productivity including fodder for the livestock through Field bunding - INGP33) Earlier agriculture was the only source of livelihood for Sohan. He did not rear any livestock due to the lack of fodder. However now owing to the ample availability of fodder Sohan rears five buffaloes of a local breed called Marwadi and a herd of 15 goats for milk and meat purpose. Read More...
	Satpuda poultry- a secure source of income and nutrition for Bebabai’s household (SAGP10) Bebabai proudly mentions how well she managed to pay off the hospital bills when her son was admitted for typhoid fever in the hospital by selling 7 Satpuda birds.. Read More...
	Aseel Poultry Bird - Boon for a poor woman (SAGP25) Though Gonela started with rearing two hens, presently she rears an average of 60 birds per year. Each hen is giving eggs in three clutches at the rate of 15 eggs/ clutch, all of which are used for hatching. Read More...
	How social barriers hamper the widow to increase her poultry flock (SAGP01) “So what if my name is good, my fate is bad!” This is how Tarabela sums up her life. Life has been difficult for Tarabela Ghosh. She lost her husband at the age of 28 years with three minor sons to bring up and no means of livelihood. Read More...
	Zero mortality – Good management practices do pay back (SAGP01) Gauri’s good management practices have ensured zero mortality in her flock. Her Kuroiler rearing skills are admired by other women and her status amongst peers has risen. She is now leader of her Self Help Group and has also undertaken training in Poultry keeping. Read More...
	Saleha - Name of an Ideal Poultry Worker (BDGP01) She was fortunate that BRAC came to her rescue and engaged her as a member of Village organization (VO) at Balirtek. Saleha worked hard and was rewarded for her dedication by being promoted to a Poultry Worker (PW). Read more...
	"Small scale poultry rearing with SATPUDA-DESI birds proved ideal self employment and supportive business for marginal agriculturist" (SAGP10) Shivaji proudly advocates that this activity not only provided self employment to him but also gave satisfaction as replication of the activity provided a source of livelihood to many youth. Read more...
	Empowered female livestock keeper – For her the cow, the goat and hens are of equal importance (SAGP01) Saraswati makes all sales on her own, both from home as well as the haat (market). She saves the money earned through Kuroiler in her bank and uses it as she pleases. Read More...
	Kuroiler – Source of protein for the family (SAGP01) Krishna Kayal perceives Kuroiler as a source of nutrition for her two growing sons Vivek (7 years) and Bikram (2 ½ years). She has kept a small flock of four hens to provide her with eggs and meat that come from a known source; her own birds! Read More...