Post-graduate Bijoy Mondal launched a successful dairy enterprise in West Bengal, generating a net annual income of ₹18.25 lakh. He used ICAR training & a ₹50 lakh loan to establish a high-tech farm of 42 cattle.
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A West Bengal Entrepreneur Leverages ICAR Training and High-Yield Breeds to Achieve ₹62 Lakh Annual Gross Revenue 🇮🇳.

Shri. Bijoy Mondal, a post-graduate and former teacher from West Bengal’s Nadia District, successfully pivoted his career to become a full-time dairy entrepreneur, driven by a clear vision for income generation, self-reliance, and livelihood security. Recognizing the need for specialized knowledge, Mondal invested in his skills by completing a rigorous 28-day training programme on smallholder dairy farming under the Agricultural Skill Council of India (ASCI), organized by the influential ICAR–NDRI Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). This technical foundation, covering scientific practices in animal health, breeding, and farm economics, was crucial for launching his ambitious venture.

Mondal scaled his vision rapidly by securing ₹50 lakh in loan assistance and leveraging a substantial 35% subsidy under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). This capital enabled the establishment of a modern dairy unit housing 42 cattle, of which 24 are high-yielding milch cows. The herd features a diverse and genetically optimized mix of breeds, including Sahiwal, Gir, Jersey, Holstein, and Sahiwal–Jersey crossbreeds, strategically procured from Bihar. The scientific management of this diverse herd, continuously advised by KVK scientists, is designed to ensure optimum milk yield and performance.

The economic results of the enterprise provide a powerful data point for the potential of commercial Indian dairy farming. The operation currently yields 340 litres of milk per day, which is sold locally at ₹50 per litre. This volume generates an impressive daily gross income of ₹17,000, translating to an annual gross return of ₹62.05 lakh. After accounting for a daily expenditure of approximately ₹12,000—dominated by concentrate feed and green fodder costs—the enterprise secures a net annual income of about ₹18.25 lakh, establishing a robust financial foundation for the scholarly entrepreneur.

A strong focus on sustainable production and resource efficiency enhances the operation’s resilience. Mondal actively implements a circular economy model by effectively utilizing cow dung for composting, which is then used in the production of organic fodder. This reduces reliance on external chemical fertilizers and supports the farm’s long-term environmental goals. Furthermore, he cultivates Red Napier grass and seasonal fodder crops on 1.5 hectares of land to guarantee a continuous supply of green feed and plans to initiate vermi-compost production for an additional income stream.

Despite confronting common sector challenges, including mastitis outbreaks, labour shortages, and marketing hurdles, Mondal successfully navigated these difficulties. He prioritized preventive healthcare, ensuring regular deworming and timely vaccination, particularly against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), alongside swift veterinary intervention. Today, Mondal’s successful trajectory—which also provides stable employment for two full-time workers—serves as an inspiring blueprint for rural dairy entrepreneurship, motivating countless other rural youth to view agriculture as a profitable and self-reliant career path.

Source: The full inspiring case study from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

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