A team of Japanese officials of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited Sandi Gauthan of Dhamdha development to see the livelihood-oriented activities being conducted in Gauthan. The Japanese team was impressed by the protection of cows and how an ecosystem could be created from the products given by them. The officials observed various activities that have been conducted under Gauthan which include production of vermin compost manure, hatchery, brooding house, poultry rearing, quail rearing, community Badi and other activities by the Women’s Self Help Groups. They also interacted with the women of Self Help Groups involved in activities through the officers present on the occasion. They understood and appreciated the concept Gauthan and how it works for the benefit of animals and humans.

 

They said that this concept is new for them which strengthens the rural economy. Knowing about the earnings of women through self-help groups, they expressed their happiness and also called it a meaningful initiative towards women empowerment. Later, the team also visited a farmer named Mayank Chauhan’s farm in Girhola where they saw the cultivation of plug-type vegetable seedlings and dragon fruit. They were very amazed by the advanced level of farming. The members of visiting team consisted of Deputy Director of JICA Koide Sota, Country Officer H Shashaki, a representative of JICA India Kaori Fruyama, Principal Development Specialist Anurag Sinha and other officials.