Government of India
Anju Devi
State : Uttar Pradesh
District : Mirzapur
Block : City
Village : City
Self Help Group : Deepak Prerna swayam sahayata samuh Self Help Group
Livelihood Activity : Entrepreneurship
Anju Devi has always had a passion for working with animals. She continued her involvement with animals while also working as a homemaker and being actively engaged with Self Help Group activities.
Her journey towards entrepreneurship began during a community meeting conducted by the development department, where she learned about the integrated fish farming model. Intrigued by the concept, she attended several sessions and technical workshops organized by local government agencies.
Determined to start her own business and become self-reliant, Anju planned to set up an integrated poultry and fishery unit. Despite initial resistance from her family,
Realizing the need to expand her business to achieve a sustainable income, Anju sought financial assistance and successfully secured a loan of Rs 50,000 from village Organisation.
This financial boost enabled her to earn 20,000 per cycle. Additionally, she started a vermicomposting unit, using the manure in her fields and selling it to local farmers.
She created a local fish feeder using a mixture of food waste, poultry waste, herbs like neem and straw, significantly reducing her feed costs. Her business flourished, and she now earns an annual revenue of 4 lakh rupees.
