Farmers Producer Organization
Gosaidihi Astha Welfare Society
About the Initiative
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With the vital support of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Gosaidihi Astha Welfare Society (GAWS) is proud to lead the formation and promotion of a Goatry-based Farmers Producer Organization (FPO) in the Simlapal Block of Bankura District, West Bengal.
This initiative is designed to enhance the livelihoods of small and marginal goat rearers by organizing them into a structured, member-owned enterprise that ensures better access to inputs, services, and markets. The support from NABARD ensures a technically sound, financially viable, and socially inclusive FPO model that can scale and sustain over time.
Why Goatry?
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Goat farming (Goatry) serves as a sustainable and income-generating livelihood option, especially in the drought-prone regions of Bankura. Despite being low-cost and highly adaptive, traditional goat farmers often struggle with inadequate access to resources, veterinary care, and organized markets.
With NABARD's support, the Goatry FPO addresses these systemic challenges through
- Capacity building and training
- Aggregated input supply
- Market linkages
- Financial literacy and inclusion
Key Activities
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- Formation of producer groups and governance training
- Capacity building through technical workshops and veterinary camps
- Creation of shared facilities like input supply hubs and goat shelters
- Regular health check-ups and breed enhancement programs
- Direct tie-ups with buyers, processors, and wholesale markets
- Digital record keeping and enterprise management