Distribution of Heifer calf to 1000 Dalit families

Tamil Nadu Adi-Dravidar and Housing Development Foundation (TAHDFO) was promoted in 2008 by a team of social workers and rural women activists with an overall objective of providing Housing facilities to homeless and creating a sustainable livelihood for the ‘landless Dalits and backward and the most backward communities in Nagaipattinam and Thiruvarur districts of the State of Tamil Nadu.

Due to the Cauvery River water disputes with the neighbouring State Karnataka and due to failure of monsoon rain (North-East Mansoon) during September to December 2012, the Dalits who are agricultural labours suffering a lot and struggling hard without alternative sources of livelihood. This critical situations force TAHDFO to implement a Heifer calf provision scheme for the rehabilitation of the Dalit community in the Cauvery Delta region. Within a period of 3 months the heifer calf would be ready to yield milk of 10 litres to 12 litres per day. The selling price of 12 litres will be Rs. 240/- per day. After deducting feed cost and other expenses, the net income will be Rs. 180/- per day.

Idetified and selected 1000 Dalit families  in Ngaipattinam district .

cost of one Heifer Calves@110$

cost of 1000 Heifer Calves@110$X1000=110000$

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