Story of Mina Pulami, Hupsekot-4, Joltepokhari
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Mina Pulami, a 40-year-old resident of Hupsekot-4, Joltepokhari, supports her family of four—including her son and daughter—primarily through labor work and agriculture. She owns a small herd of goats consisting of 4 male goats, 4 female goats, and 3 kids. Realizing the need to improve her livestock management practices, Mina sought support from the NbS-TBP program, and her request was approved. With this assistance, she was able to make significant upgrades to her goat shed.
Mina installed feeders to improve feeding efficiency, created separate sections for male and female goats to ensure better breeding control, and constructed a urine collection canal for effective waste management and to utilize goat urine in agriculture. Additionally, she cemented the floor to improve hygiene and cleanliness within the shed. These improvements significantly enhanced the living conditions for her goats, promoting better health and overall well-being.
These changes have also led to improved productivity and management efficiency, with the potential to increase her income from goat farming. The integration of waste management practices—such as using goat urine for agricultural purposes—has further promoted sustainability.
The enhancements to Mina’s goat shed, made possible by the NbS-TBP program, demonstrate the tangible benefits of strategic rural development interventions. By focusing on infrastructure upgrades and sustainable practices, such programs empower individuals like Mina to improve their livelihoods, build economic resilience, and contribute to the development of their communities.
Moreover, the improved livestock management has reduced the need for extensive grazing land, helping to decrease deforestation pressures. With healthier livestock being managed on smaller plots, surrounding forests have a greater chance to regenerate and sequester carbon, supporting broader environmental goals.
