Animal Husbandry Diary Farming
Scope of Business, Income & Livelihood Job Generation – Dairy Farming Project
The Dairy Farming Initiative by the Dooars Humanity Uplift Foundation offers strong potential for sustainable business growth, income generation, and local job creation in the Dooars region.
Scope of Business
Growing demand for fresh milk and dairy products in the Dooars and nearby towns.
Opportunity to produce value-added products like curd, ghee, paneer, butter, sweets, and packaged milk.
Developing village-level milk collection centres for daily supply to cooperatives and private processors.
Creating small-scale units for fodder cultivation, veterinary services, and dairy equipment supply.
Potential for forming Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and dairy cooperatives to strengthen collective marketing.
Income Opportunities
Stable daily income through sales of milk to local markets or milk societies.
Value-addition products allow higher profit margins and increased earnings for families.
Revenue from cow dung and organic manure used in farming, kitchen gardens, and nurseries.
Additional income from calf rearing, sale of heifers, and breeding support services.
Access to government subsidies and schemes increases financial viability.
Livelihood & Job Generation
Creates direct employment for rural youth as milking assistants, delivery agents, fodder growers, and dairy managers.
Generates roles in transportation, veterinary care, feed supply chains, and small equipment repair.
Empowers women through SHGs to manage micro-dairy units and product processing.
Encourages entrepreneurship for families, reducing dependency on tea gardens and daily wage labour.
Strengthens the rural economy with continuous cash flow and long-term livelihood security.