Abstract : Ajeevika Pashu Sakhi (APS) is a unique platform for women which helps to increase the economic growth of the village as well as family. The current study implemented in the Khutpani block of the Jharkhand aimed to understand the current situation of the livestock management in a selected village and explore the existing gap. The specific objective of this study was to analyse the status, satisfactory level, and economic growth achieved through the Pashu Sakhi. The study was conducted in one village of Khunpani block which comprised of total 115 villages. The cross-sectional study with explorative nature was administered with pre-designed questionnaire and focus group discussions. Sample of 40 farmers i.e. 20 from general farmer and 20 from APS farmer were contacted through simple random sampling where list of the farmers was obtained from the JSLPS office. Findings revealed that 55.0 per cent APS worker were satisfied with their work, and continue this service for future also, 30.0 percent of APS worker has increased their income through involving themselves in the program. The study also claimed that 60.0 percent of livestock has increased among the studied population however issues such as availability of treatment kits, veterinary hospitals, and medicines, are still playing a barrier against inclusive development and sustainability.
Cite : Mishra, H. K. (2024). Livelihood Management For Inclusive Development: Case Of Ajeevika Pasu Sakhi Programme Of Jharkhand (1st ed., pp. 65-78). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196919535.nsp2024.eb.ch-07
