The Business Bytes
TBB BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR, OCT 12, 2023
Heifer International on Thursday showcased its transformative initiatives in Odisha centered around poultry, on the occasion of World Egg Day.
Supported by Cargill, Hatching Hope is operational in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh; and has made remarkable progress since its launch in 2018. This visionary initiative is empowering 30,000 smallholder farmers, supporting 10 hatcheries and 30 feed mills, aiding the development of 3,000 model poultry houses, and training a cadre of 200+ Community Agro Veterinary Entrepreneurs in Odisha.
“The participation of rural women farmers in the initiative is another key element of this program and we are happy that with the economic freedom many women farmers are able to make better choices for nutrition for themselves and their families and better education for their children.” said Dipanwita, Regional Director – Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Development, Asia Pacific at Cargill.
“We firmly believe that investing in women is not just an investment in their future but in the very future of our women communities. Through comprehensive training, we’ve laid the groundwork for Hatching Hope, equipping farmers with the skills needed for poultry production and a brighter future,” said Rina Soni, Heifer India’s Country Director.
