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Cattle Feed Programme - 2009
Year: 2009
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Livelihood & Economic Empowerment
Programme at a Glance
₹
4,19,330
Budget Used
37,496
Total Reach
◎
1,500
Direct Beneficiaries
35,996
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 24
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
We provided cattle feed and nutritional support to improve livestock productivity. Farmers are facing serious challenges in maintaining livestock productivity due to rising feed costs, drought conditions, and limited purchasing capacity. This support helped reduce the burden on farmers and sustain the health and output of their cattle. The intervention significantly improved cattle health, increased milk productivity, stabilized household incomes, and demonstrated a strong multiplier effect, reinforcing the importance of livestock-based livelihood support in rural development.
Key Findings
- Livestock feed support delivers immediate livelihood impact
- Improved cattle nutrition directly increases milk productivity
- Dairy income strengthens household food and income security
- Small financial assistance yields high household-level benefits
- Multiplier effect significantly expands programme reach
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Cattle Feed Programme - 2009 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Budget | ₹ 4,19,330 |
| Direct Impact | 1,500 |
| Indirect Impact | 35,996 |
| Total Reach | 37,496 |
Challenges & Learnings
During implementation, several challenges emerged, providing valuable lessons that helped strengthen future interventions, as outlined below.
Challenges
- Rising cost of cattle feed
- Seasonal fodder shortages
- Dependence on climatic conditions
- Limited purchasing power among small farmers
Learnings
- Timely feed support prevents income loss
- Livestock-based interventions are highly impactful for small farmers
- Dairy income plays a critical role in household resilience
Methodology
The programme methodology focused on direct field engagement and assessment to understand livestock conditions, feed utilization, and household-level livelihood outcomes, as outlined below.
- Interaction with beneficiary farmers
- Observation of livestock condition and feed usage
- Household-level discussions on income and productivity
- Long-term income and productivity outcomes depend on seasonal conditions
- Continued access to feed resources affects sustainability
Impact Analysis
Understanding how the programme improved lives and strengthened communities.
- Improved household food security through dairy consumption
- Increased confidence in livestock-based livelihoods
- Strengthened household resilience during difficult seasons
- Collective purchase models to reduce feed costs
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