Donkey Milk Sells for ₹7000/Liter: How This Animal is Changing Village Fortunes

• Donkey milk is selling for ₹5000 to ₹7000 per liter, driven by high demand in medicinal, cosmetic, and beauty products.
• Farmers are exploring donkey farming as a profitable venture due to low cost, low risk, and high demand for its milk.
• Donkey milk is rich in vitamins, minerals, omega fatty acids, and antioxidants, making it ideal for skincare products; a single soap bar can cost ₹400-₹500.
• Halari and Kacchi breeds are recommended for farming due to their robustness and minimal care requirements, with a healthy female producing one foal annually.
• Donkey farming offers multiple income streams beyond milk, including cosmetics, renting donkeys for labor, and selling foals, making it a low-risk, sustainable business for small farmers.