Across Bihar, women look after the rearing of goats; and Gudiya keeping a record of her daily door-to-door visits in Titra.
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Article Author: Meet the ’pashu sakhis’ of rural Bihar
Media Source: Live Mint (India)
Date: 8 March 2020
In India, a group of women trained in up-to-date goat-rearing techniques are helping generate livelihoods and upend patriarchy, thanks to the Project Mesha (goat nursing skills) - a programme run by the Aga Khan Foundation and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - that aims to generate employment among women in rural…
In India, a group of women trained in up-to-date goat-rearing techniques are helping generate livelihoods and upend patriarchy, thanks to the Project Mesha (goat nursing skills) - a programme run by the Aga Khan Foundation and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - that aims to generate employment among women in rural areas. "What makes goat rearing unique is its association with gender," says Tinni Sawhney, CEO of the Aga Khan Foundation India.