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62-Year-Old Sanjukta Das Builds 11 Lakh Business From Animal Husbandry
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News18•11-10-2026, 22:12
62-Year-Old Sanjukta Das Builds 11 Lakh Business From Animal Husbandry
- •Sanjukta Das from Jagatsinghpur started animal husbandry at the age of 62 with an initial investment of just 10000 rupees.
- •Her business now has an annual turnover of 11 lakh rupees, supplying pigs and dairy products to Mumbai, Kolkata, Goa, and Andhra Pradesh.
- •The farm produces 150 liters of milk daily, supporting local women self-help groups to earn a regular income.
- •The successful venture currently provides direct employment to five people including two women.
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In 2024, Sanjukta Das started piggery and dairy farming with an initial investment of ₹10,000, which eventually grew into a large commercial farm with an annual turnover of ₹11 lakh.
Around 150 liters of fresh milk is produced daily at her farm. She sells milk to local customers and supplies 100 to 120 liters daily at subsidized rates to the Mahalakshmi Self-Help Group for their milk collection center.
Her animal husbandry business has expanded beyond Odisha's borders to supply products directly to Mumbai, Kolkata, Goa, and Andhra Pradesh.
