Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Odisha Celebrates Goat Farming for Farmer Prosperity
In Odisha, goat farming is a big deal for small farmers!
A special day was held to talk about it.
The government wants to help farmers raise more goats by giving them support.
Experts said they could help the farmers raise more goats in the coming years.
Some farmers shared how goat farming helped them earn money and support their families.
They want to make sure farmers have everything they need to succeed, like good markets and resources.
Odisha's Minister highlighted goat farming as a vital source of income for small farmers.
The International Goat Day 2025 celebration, themed 'Herding Hope,' was held in Bhubaneswar.
Experts discussed ways to boost goat productivity, including better breeds and feeding practices.
Farmer stories showcased how goat farming supports livelihoods and empowers women.
The event called for a resilient goat farming system with market access and resources for farmers.
- Who
- Gokulananda Mallik, Minister of State for Fisheries & Animal Resources Development and farmers
- What
- International Goat Day 2025 celebration
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To strengthen goat farming for farmer prosperity
Stakeholder Perspectives
Expert Recommendations
Farming Initiatives
Stakeholder Perspectives
Importance of Community Fodder Banks
Expert Recommendations
Importance of Locally suited breeding programs
- Event Theme
- Herding Hope: Empowering Odisha’s Goat Farmers for a Resilient Future
- Organized by
- Passing Gifts, subsidiary of Heifer International
- Minister
- Gokulananda Mallik
- Key Focus
- Strengthening goat farming in Odisha
- Location
- Bhubaneswar