29 Atul Foundation | Annual Report 2024-25 | The Godaan project aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for tribal families from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This is achieved by providing high-quality breed cows and training in scientific cattle-rearing practices. It addresses rural poverty, reduces seasonal migration, and empowers families, particularly women, through dairy farming as a reliable source of income. • distributed 20 cows with calves to families from primitive tribal communities in 2 remote villages of Navsari district • provided all beneficiary families with comprehensive support, including scientific training, insurance cover and veterinary services Sharda Patel from Kaprada, Valsad district, Gujarat, had limited formal education, faced financial hardships and relied on seasonal farming. Additionally, she had to migrate for work, which disrupted the education of her children. She was provided with a cow and a calf, along with training in best practices for cattle management. Within a year, she expanded her herd to five lactating cows. Milk production on her farm increased from 7 to 45 litres per day, resulting in a monthly income of ₹ 25,000. Inspired by her success, 150 women in her community adopted dairy farming, and the local cooperative in her village now collects 3,000 litres of milk daily. The project adopts a holistic and community-driven model. Rather than focusing solely on livestock distribution, it integrates training, veterinary care, fodder support and provides market access to ensure that dairy farming becomes a viable and lasting source of income for tribal households. Additionally, maize and bajra seeds are distributed to promote fodder cultivation and ensure a secure feed supply for the animals. Other projects Projects Location Impact number of youth provision of skill training to youth as apprentices Valsad 145 support for micro-entrepreneurs Valsad 70 Godaan empowering tribal families with cattle rearing project initiated in 2021 395 cows with calves EMPOWERMENT 28 | Empowerment
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