Women Attracted to Commercial Pig Farming in Pauwadungma Rural Municipality
Summary
Women in Pauwadungma Rural Municipality have begun commercial pig farming after receiving a 50 percent subsidy for piglets and cage construction under the Vice Chairperson Self-Reliance Program. Local leaders say the initiative is helping women become more economically self-reliant through animal husbandry and agriculture.
Key Points
- Women in Pauwadungma Rural Municipality are taking up commercial pig farming with support from a 50 percent subsidy on piglets and cage construction.
- Bartamaya Rai says the rural municipality’s support helped her start a pig farm with 10 improved breed piglets.
- Chairman Kiran Rai says the subsidy program covers farmers in Wards 4, 5, and 6 under the Vice Chairperson Self-Reliance Program.
- Vice Chairperson Jyotsana Rai says the municipality will continue agriculture and livestock programs to promote women’s economic self-reliance.
