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Village: Morjharia, Gram Panchayat Mohankot
Tehsil – Petlawad, Dist.- Jhabua M.P.
Morjharia village, located 12 kilometers from the Petlawad tehsil headquarters in Jhabua district, is home to around 350–400 Bhil tribal families. In one of the tribal hamlets of this village resides Humlibai, who has supported her family for years through goat rearing. However, due to a lack of proper knowledge and training, she was unable to generate substantial income from it.
In 2022–23, the Sampark social organization initiated a livelihood enhancement project in the area. The aim was to promote goat rearing as a source of income for the tribal community. Humlibai and a few other selected villagers were provided with village-level training. This training covered key aspects such as vaccination, deworming, preparation of nutritious feed, and proper maintenance—skills that proved extremely useful for Humlibai.
Before her association with the organization, Humlibai owned only 3 goats. With the financial assistance provided by Sampark, she was able to purchase 3 more, taking her total to 6 goats, which laid the foundation for the expansion of her livestock enterprise. Using the technical knowledge and care techniques learned during training, Humlibai diligently cared for her animals. Over a period of two years, she expanded her herd to a total of 20 adult goats.
By raising her goats in a healthy and hygienic environment, she ensured they grew stronger and healthier. As a result, she began selling goats both at the Raipuria weekly market and within her village.
Over the last two years, she sold around 14 goats, earning approximately ₹60,000, which became a major source of economic support for her family. Currently, she still owns 4 goats, which serve as her ongoing business capital.
Out of the income generated from goat sales, ₹50,000 was used for her son’s wedding, while the remaining amount was utilized for household needs and agricultural activities. Thus, Humlibai is not only meeting her family’s requirements but also improving her farming practices using the income from goat rearing.
Her dedication and success in goat farming have transformed her life, helping her take a significant step toward self-reliance. Today, Humlibai stands as an example of how skill development and support can empower women farmers in tribal communities to create sustainable livelihoods.