Journal of Krishi Vigyan
Open Access
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: si

Cattle farming: A Passion Converted into an Income Earning Means

Project Scientist II, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyel Centre of Bioresource Park, Haraorou, Imphal East

Online Published on 17 July, 2025.

Abstract

Will to earn is the main triggering force for a person to do hard work. Eagerness to work hard led Mr. Sarangthem to start a venture from only one single cow. Now he is a proud owner of 23 cattle, producing not only milk, other value added products includes paneer and curd. Besides these, he also sells cowdung from his cattle farm giving him additional income. He currently gives employment to one person to look after the fodder and care for the cattle. He does the work of distributing the milk to household nearby his locality though he is a master degree student. He earns an income of 2 lakh per month by selling the milk and milk products he made in his residence. He sets an example for unemployed youths to start up any field for earning income without government assistance to become a successful entreprenuer.