Araria Farmers Turn Goats into Gold: 'Poor Man's ATM' Earns Lakhs Annually!

• Goat farming in Araria district is a highly profitable venture, known as the 'poor man's ATM' due to low investment and high returns.
• Farmer Ravindra Yadav started with 7-8 goats 10 years ago and now earns 1-2 lakh rupees annually from his 10 goats.
• Each goat typically gives birth to two kids per season; 'khassi' (castrated male goat) sells for ₹8,000-₹10,000.
• High market demand for 'khassi' and beneficial goat milk ensures good profits for farmers.
• This business strengthens the rural economy, empowering farmers with limited capital and making them self-reliant.

Why It Matters: Goat farming in Araria offers significant profits with low investment, empowering rural farmers.