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ESAF Pashumitra

Overview

ESAF Pashumitra project aims at protecting cow breeds to enhance milk production. They ensure better service on Artificial insemination, vaccination, collection and procurement of milk. Besides offering self-employment opportunities to youth, the project also gives them a chance to work on improving health, nutrition and upgradation of cow breeds.

Out of the 19 Pashumitras trained by ESAF, 2 were from Karnataka and 17 were from Tamil Nadu. The training spanned a period of 45 days in-house and 75 days on-field. At present two Pashumitras from Karnataka who received AI certificates are providing primary veterinary services. ESAF has supported the Artificial insemination Centre with canes, gloves, and strips. The Farmer producer companies support the centre by bringing in dairy farmers. PDS, in association with BAIF, trained 12 Pashumitras from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra and distributed Starter Kits to those who have completed the training.

Project Objectives

To enhance the breeding capability of Non – Descriptive Cows (NDCow) through Artificial Insemination (AI) with HF, Jersey and other local semen.

To train and establish a cadre of ‘Pashumitras’ locally to provide basic veterinary services.

To improve the local level veterinary services through trained Pashumitras.

To provide employment opportunities to unemployed youth.

Mobilisation for training program

Handholding trained candidates to start their enterprises

Training kits

Impacts

Out of 19 certified pashumitras, two pashumitras have started doing AI services by themselves, earning an average income of Rs. 2,000 per month. The rest of the pashumitras are still undergoing field training

12 Pashumitras were trained and they started field training.

Animal service gives a new opportunity

- The story of Vignesh

Vignesh was a trained Pashumitra of Vatadhahosalli FPC. He got training for Artificial Insemination (AI) at BAIF Tiptur for 25 days. Later he got trained in the field for 60 days. Due to Covid restrictions, Vignesh was practicing AI services in the field. He has been working in the field for more than 3 months. So far, he has done 135 AI in the field and is recognised by the village-level farmers. He has covered 16 villages and served 105 farmers. His new job had a positive impact on his lifestyle

A visual walkthrough of the project