16 October 2026, Goa
ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, organized two days training programme on “Scientific Poultry Farming for Livelihood, Nutritional Security and Women Empowerment” during 15-16 October 2026.
The programme was sponsored by the Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission (GSRLM), Department of Rural Development, Government of Goa, with the objective of enhancing the knowledge and skills of women farmers and rural self-help groups (SHGs) in scientific poultry production, income generation and nutritional security.
The program aimed to develop the scientific skill on poultry farming of women farmers and entrepreneurs’ development of women self-help groups totalling 108 nos. in four different batches. In this training, total 26 women farmers attend the program.
In the inaugural session Dr Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI emphasized the importance of scientific poultry farming in strengthening rural livelihoods and empowering women through sustainable income-generating activities.
The technical sessions covered poultry breeds, housing, feeding, health, disease prevention, reproductive management, hatchery practices, and waste utilization. Practical demonstrations and discussions on nutritional security, improved technologies, and entrepreneurship highlighted poultry farming’s potential to enhance women’s livelihoods. During the training, farmers were made aware of the importance of water conservation and the sustainable use of water resources through efficient irrigation practices, rainwater harvesting, and improved water management techniques to ensure long-term water availability for agricultural production.
A notable feature of the programme was the display and sale of value-added products by Sanjeev Self-Help Group (SHG), Assonora, Bardez, Goa, under the brand name Bliss Drop. The SHG showcased a range of products, including packaged food products, sauces and other bottled value-added products.
The initiative highlighted the role of women-led SHGs in product development, value addition, marketing and enterprise building, thereby creating opportunities for supplementary income and strengthening rural entrepreneurship.
The programme was concluded encouraging women farmers to overcome practical challenges and emerge as successful poultry entrepreneurs, deserving recognition for their contributions to rural livelihoods.
(Source: ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa)
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