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Leenarony Bank
 
Dairy & Goat Rearing
 
Location Kottapady, Wayanad, Kerala
   
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The Group Amurtha SHG
   
Date of Loan Disbursement
November 2005
   
Loan Amount 75000 (Rs.65,000 from this Bank)
   
Activity The The members of this group have chosen Goat Rearing as it is giving assured income. Goat Rearing is a renumerative business in this part of Kerela. Rearing Goat is like having cash on Hand. There is continuous demand for Goats and it fetches good price. The group members will multiply the Goats and keeping the younger ones will sell the older goats and this process gives a regular source of income for them.
 
1. Technology – The group has undergone training on Goat Rearing at our Agrobiodiversity Centre. Because of the success of the other groups in Rearing Goats the above mentioned groups who have gained confidence to start this business, to replicate it. 

2. Market – There is sufficient demand for Goat through out the year and Goats fetches good price in all seasons. There is a slight “lull” in the market during Ramzan Fasting days 

3. Credit – The groups bringing 25% has their in investment only the remaining amount is being given as loan. 

4. Management – Continuous facilitation will be provided by MSSRF.