Dhamtari · Chhattisgarh
Aangan Lakshmi
हर आँगन में उद्यम, हर घर में समृद्धि!
Building women-led enterprises in rural Chhattisgarh, one courtyard at a time. Aangan Lakshmi is Manikstu's initiative to help rural women in Dhamtari district establish their own goat-rearing units at home, with a full shed, a starting herd, hands-on training, and a guaranteed buy-back for every animal they raise.
Dhamtari District, ChhattisgarhWhere Aangan Lakshmi is active.
Areas of the district Dhamtari town
District boundary: GADM. Internal areas are indicative.The Project at a Glance
- DhamtariActive project location, Chhattisgarh
- 17 goatsStarting herd per beneficiary (15 female + 2 male)
- ₹5 lakhTotal unit value per enterprise
- 3 sourcesIncome channels: goats, poultry, manure
An enterprise built around women, in their own space.
In rural Chhattisgarh, women have always been central to household farming, but rarely own the enterprise. This is Manikstu's programme to help Self-Help Group members in Dhamtari district build a productive, income-generating goat farm right in their courtyard or at the edge of their home.
We provide the infrastructure, the inputs and the market linkage. The beneficiary provides the space, the daily care and the commitment to build something that is entirely theirs.
Everything needed to start and sustain the enterprise.
Every Aangan Lakshmi unit is set up end-to-end by Manikstu. Here is exactly what each beneficiary receives.
Goat shed
14 ft × 24 ft raised-floor shed + about 64 sq ft entry ramp, roughly 400 sq ft with 2 separate enclosures. The raised floor keeps goats dry, cool and disease-free, and the lower section can hold backyard poultry with no extra land.
Starting herd
15 healthy female goats + 2 breeding bucks, delivered directly to the beneficiary's shed.
Buy-back guarantee
Manikstu guarantees buy-back of all goats at a live-weight-based rate. Beneficiaries may also sell in the open market.
Year 1 insurance
Free livestock insurance for all 17 goats in the first year, fully covered by Manikstu.
Year 1 vaccination
4 essential vaccines free for all 17 goats in Year 1, covered by Manikstu.
Solar support
2 solar lights + 1 solar surveillance camera (indoor and outdoor security).
Practical training
Hands-on training in feed management, breeding, kid care, backyard poultry and basic bookkeeping.
What the beneficiary provides
Each beneficiary brings the space, the daily care and some early running costs, for an enterprise that is entirely theirs.
- Space for the shedCourtyard or within 100 metres of home
- Concrete baseAt own cost
- Daily careFeeding and water
- Feed for 8 to 9 monthsUntil first sales begin
- From Year 2Vaccination (₹100 per goat) and insurance renewal
A ₹5 lakh enterprise, structured to be accessible.
Manikstu has designed the financial structure of Aangan Lakshmi to make the dream possible for SHG members in Dhamtari.
Government scheme
₹3,50,000
Convergence (VB-G RAM G)
Beneficiary contribution
₹1,50,000
Via cluster loan
Total unit value
₹5,00,000
The loan is repaid in 5 instalments of ₹30,000, at months 12, 15, 18, 21 and 24, with an 18-month interest-free period. Total interest is about ₹2,700.
Is Aangan Lakshmi right for you?
This programme is designed for rural women who are ready to take ownership of a productive enterprise. If you are a member of a Self-Help Group in Dhamtari district and have space near your home, Manikstu takes care of the rest.
Who can join
- Rural woman, member of a Self-Help Group (SHG)
- Space available for a shed: in the courtyard or within 100 metres of home
- Willing to participate in training and take on daily farm management
- Access to water and ability to arrange feed and care
- Selected through the Gram Sabha approval process
Ready to explore the opportunity?
Learn more about the project, eligibility and how to get started.