From Housewife to Goat Farmer: Minu Chaudhary's Inspiring Journey in Gulariya

Minu Chaudhary lives in the small village of Krishnapur-5 Gulariya of Kanchanpur district. A few years ago, she was a housewife dedicated to her family and home. Her daily life was simple; managing the household chores, caring family, and rearing a few chickens and goats. Though she had finished her class 12, her options for work outside the village were limited due to her responsibilities toward family. Minu had a big desire for a job or business opportunity close to home, but her dreams seemed out of reach.

She never imagined her life would take such a remarkable turn. Everything changed when Minu heard about a training program in goat farming offered by Shree Krishna School in partnership with CEAPRED’s Skill Up! Project. The training venue was nearby her house and focused on commercial goat rearing. This chance was perfect for Minu and she joined the 60-day vocational training on goat raising. The training became an eye opening for Minu. While goat rearing was common in her village, the new techniques she learned were revolutionary. She acquired practical skills in feeding, shed management, disease prevention and vaccination. Further, she learned how to diagnose illnesses, perform castrations and use local herbs for treatment.

Now, Minu proudly says, "Now, I can diagnose and treat goat illnesses confidently. Before, I had to wait for experts and sometimes lost goats due to delays. Now, I can save them with simple medicines and vaccinations. I have learned the importance of neem, ash, black salt and other home remedies” which have been effectively disseminated during the course of training”. Thanks to her new skills and learning attitude, Minu now raised 25 goats. Knowing the quality of breed and shed management in the business, she sold her nine less -productive goats in her first year of the business, earning about NPR 320,000. She has plans to use this money to invest in purchasing high quality breed. Encouraged by the success, Minu plans to expand her business to raise more than 25 goats and introduce an improved buck. Her story has revealed the transformative impact of education and training, especially for women inspiring others to dream big and pursue their goals