Flagship programme · Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Project AJAH
A climate-smart goat farm in her own backyard
A complete, women-owned goat enterprise — with a smart shed, twelve goats and end-to-end support, built with government partnership.
Project AJAH has started in four blocks of Raipur District, Chhattisgarh, with a phased rollout.
Project AJAH blocks Other tehsils Raipur city
Indicative map of Raipur District's eight tehsils. Outlines are approximate.A joint initiative with
The AJAH Model at a Glance
A proven, end-to-end goat enterprise that builds assets, income and resilience for rural families.
- ₹3.5 lakhComplete enterprise per woman
- 12 goats10 does and 2 bucks
- ₹0Cash she pays upfront
- ₹1.19 lakhProjected net income in Year 3
- Hers to ownThe shed and herd belong to her
Why Project AJAH?
Goat rearing already supports millions of rural families, but without the right support, its potential remains untapped.
- High mortality
- Inadequate shelter
- Limited access to finance
- Uncertain market linkages
The Solution: A Complete Goat Enterprise
A fully integrated model that combines infrastructure, livestock, care and assured market support.
Climate-smart shed
Two-level design (goats above, chickens below)
Goats
A productive herd of 12 goats (10 does + 2 bucks)
Insurance
Risk protection for the herd
Veterinary care
Regular health camps, vaccination (4 per year) and deworming
Buy-back assurance
A ready market for goats and manure
GoatBank app + inputs
Farm data, breeding guidance and nutrition support (feed, minerals, etc.)
How It Works
A simple, supported model that helps her herd grow and income rise over time.
Funding
₹2,25,000 Government support
₹1,25,000 Community contribution
Herd growth
12 → 17 → 23 → 25
(over 3 years)
Rising income
From goat sales and manure
Project AJAH on film
Short films on the project, including the Government of Chhattisgarh's own.
Backed by Manikstu
- Since 2015In rural India
- 8,000+Farmer households
- 1,00,000+Goats under management
- 2,00,000+Veterinary treatments