Commercial Goat Farming Training Program at Babiyachour, Panchapuri Municipality, Surkhet District, Karnali Province

The Commercial Goat Farming Training Program was conducted from 2081.11.21 to 2081.11.23 in Babiyachour, Panchapuri Municipality, Surkhet District, Karnali Province, Nepal. The objective of the training was to equip participants with technical knowledge and skills in goat farming to enhance their livelihood and promote sustainable livestock farming in the region commercial way.

The training had 28 participants, all of whom were clients of MFIs. The training program was inaugurated by Mrs. Bhawana Rawal, Ward Member of Babiyachour Ward No. 5, Panchpuri Municipality, who attended as the Chief Guest. The event also had the presence of Mr. Purna B Khadka, Program Officer of Nirdhan Utthan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd, Karnali Province, as the Special Guest.

The training sessions were conducted by experienced technical officers from Panchapuri Municipality: Mr. Prasanta Bohara, Technical Officer, Mr. Laxman Poudel, Technical Officer, Mr. Bharat Neupane, Technical Officer, Mrs. Hasna Thapa, Technical Officer.The three-day training covered the following key topics: Introduction to Commercial Goat Farming, Housing and Management, Health and Disease Management, Breeding and Reproduction, Financial and Marketing Aspects.

A total of 28 participants actively engaged in training sessions, discussions, and demonstrations. The participants expressed keen interest in implementing the acquired knowledge in farming. The training program was successfully completed, with positive feedback from both participants and trainers.