Sohan Singh’s 2 acres of land was hardly enough to produce cereals for meeting his family’s consumption needs. Having received timely aid from LHWRF, today Sohan enjoys a sustainable means of income that have paved the way for a life of dignity.
LHWRF established one model dairy for Sohan Singh. After ensuring a sufficient production of milk, a cooling plant with a capacity of 2,000 litres was commissioned by Mother Dairy. With this initiative, Sohan Singh drew a commission of Rs. 0.70 per litre. A latest Chinese model biogas plant was also installed that ensured optimum utilisation of cow dung to provide cooking gas for women, slurry for soil enrichment and light for children to read. Furthermore, the Foundation also arranged for loan from RMK and Bank to purchase Murrah buffaloes, which alone ensured a monthly income of Rs. 5,000-6,000.

Today, Sohan has a reason to smile. “I had never imagined that I would become a successful dairy owner with only 2 acres of land. Currently, my earning through this integrated model dairy is Rs.15,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month. Earlier, my source of income was sufficient only for producing cereals for consumption. Today, the situation has changed and my sources of income are Dairy, Vermi-compost, Bio-gas, natural insemination, milk collection center and animal feed. This has been possible because of the motivational, technical and financial support from Lupin”, says Sohan.

Hidden in the success of Sohan Singh, is the fact that LHWRF presents a model for the farmers of the country to come out of distress.