Our Mission
To build an integrated goat ecosystem that empowers rural households, especially women, through sustainable and profitable enterprises.
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No. 1 India's integrated goat-farming ecosystem
Proven at village level.
Ready for scale.
Manikstu runs an integrated goat-farming ecosystem, from insurance and healthcare to training and market access, through village-level entrepreneurs. Each farm we support gets a shed, breeding stock, insurance, veterinary care and a route to market. Impact capital extends that model to more villages, with farmers at the centre.
01 / Who we are
Integrated solutions for stronger rural livelihoods.
Founded in 2015 in Kalahandi, Odisha, Manikstu Agro began with a simple belief—that livestock can be a reliable economic asset. Today, its integrated goat-farming ecosystem brings together herd healthcare, expert advice, livestock insurance and fair market access, helping rural families, especially women, earn a steady income.
Our Story
From a handful of farmers in Kalahandi to a movement across states.
Our Vision
To be India’s most trusted and scalable goat value chain company, enabling inclusive and climate-resilient rural livelihoods.
Our Aims
- Quality livestock
- Better livelihoods
- Financial inclusion
- Climate resilience
02 / Our impact
Creating measurable change in rural communities.
10,000+Farmers impacted
700+Villages reached
7,00,000+Goats insured
3+States covered
03 / Market outlook
Understanding the livestock landscape across India.
India has a significant opportunity to strengthen its livestock sector, with government initiatives and growing adoption of scientific practices. Supporting small and marginal farmers is central to making those gains last.
Explore Market InsightsShading shows goat population, 2019.
Top goat states
- Goat population
- 63,93,452 goats
- 2019 · Official census count
- Share of India’s goats
- 4.3%
- Calculated from the census counts
- Rank by goat population
- 9 of 35
- States and UTs with a census figure
04 / Integrated solutions
One ecosystem.
Multiple solutions.
Lasting impact.
Connected services designed around the farmer, from resilient livestock and practical knowledge to protection and income.
Care for your goats
Prevent disease, support reproduction and keep your herd healthy.
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Build a better farm
Better sheds, inputs and expert advice.
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Protect your animals
Insurance for your goats, because you've worked hard for them.
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Sell at a fair price
Get the best value for your goats and use the value of your farm waste.
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Village level entrepreneurs
Turn your herd into a steady income with training, finance and market support.
Explore solution05 / Our success story
More than goats.
A rural enterprise system that can grow, village after village.
From Kalahandi to villages across India, women have always reared goats. What they lacked was a strong system around them. Since 2015, Manikstu has been building it, with herd healthcare, training, simple records and a Goat Bank that gives families goats and steady support.
- Vet care
- Training
- Goat Bank
- Market linkage
06 / Voices from the field
Real stories.
Meaningful change.
The loans and insurance helped me grow my goat farm and income.”Ramesh PradhanFarmer, Mayurbhanj
With training and proper guidance, our goats are healthier.”Lakshmi DeviFarmer, Kalahandi
The women-led initiative gave me confidence and a steady income.”Anita MajhiFarmer, Balangir
Goat rearing has given me a stable income and a brighter future for my family.”Ramesh KumarFarmer, Odisha
With Manikstu’s support, I started my own goat unit and now I am financially independent.”Savitri DeviEntrepreneur, Bihar
Training and healthcare support have helped us raise healthier goats and better livelihoods.”Laxmi BaiFarmer, Rajasthan
07 / Contact us
Let’s work together
for stronger rural livelihoods.
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