Skill Development on Goat Farming

Goat farming in India has achieved a position in the world economy in commercial goat farming, and has already an established and profitable business model. Black Bengal Goat farming  is an important element on rural life in West Bengal & North East Regions . It is a major contributor of protein and fat and often the Black Bengal goat farming  can help rural youth to overcome unemployment & livelihoods crisis. The Goat based entrepreneurship is profitable and generates an important cash flow which is used for essential family and social activities.

Program Vision :

Socio economic condition of  Seed Entrepreneurs in rural area of  West Bengal region is not so good. The initial capital and investment for starting a black Bengal goat farming business are very low even less than poultry farming or commercial fish farming business and it is within the ability of rural Entrepreneurs . Diseases are comparatively less than other domestic animals like pigs . To Start Commercial Goat Farm & enhance the production potential of the breed it is essential to introduce superior technologies and to create necessary facilities of improved practices in goat farming.

Program Approach :

BJSM applies a collaborative approach in Goat Farming business development and technical and skill education and training to cater for the specific needs of the largely Goat Farm sector. We Support rural industry-led skills initiatives to offer a joined-up approach to accreditation development and delivery.

Component of Skill Training on Black Bengal Goat Farming  :

• Breeds, Housing and management
• Feed ingredients and feed preparation
• Biosecurity, Sanitation and Hygiene
• Vaccination, Disease diagnosis and control
• Harvesting, storage and Marketing of produce