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Success Story: Poonam Devi tells that she started this business by taking a loan from the bank using her 5 acres of land. There were challenges in the initial stages, but as experience increased, production and quality improved. Today, a large number of indigenous chickens and hens are produced in his farm. Which are sold with great demand in the nearby states.
Dhanbad: Poonam Devi, a resident of Sindri, Dhanbad, has become an example of self-reliance by rearing local poultry for the last six years. Her small business, which started with just 500 desi chickens in the year 2020, has today taken the shape of a big farm, from where she is supplying desi chicken and hen to many cities of Jharkhand, Bihar, Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. On the strength of Poonam Devi’s hard work, intelligence and management skills, her business is giving a turnover of lakhs of rupees every year.
The journey of success started with 500 chicks
Poonam Devi tells that she started this business by taking a loan from the bank using her 5 acres of land. There were challenges in the initial stages, but as experience increased, production and quality improved. Today, a large number of local chickens and hens are produced in his farm. Which are sold with great demand in the nearby states.
Price and high market demand
Farm-ready chicks are available at just Rs 20 to Rs 30 per piece. Whereas if traders buy on the basis of quintal, then they are given chicken at the rate of Rs 200 to 250 per kg. On an average the price of one chicken reaches Rs 350. Due to the increasing popularity and better taste of desi chicken, its farm supply is continuously increasing.
Facility to purchase directly from the farm
For those who like desi chicken, Poonam Devi has also provided the facility of purchasing by contacting them directly. Interested customers can contact number 99425-99427 and buy directly from the farm court and get best quality desi chicken in low budget.
Farm Court App will be launched soon
Poonam Devi told that a mobile app of Farm Court is also going to be launched soon. Through which traders will be able to directly connect with the firm and make purchases. With this they will not have to depend on middlemen and will be able to earn more profits.
Giving training to women, becoming inspiration
During farming, the idea of forming a group and training women in indigenous poultry farming came to Poonam Devi’s mind. For this, he has also started a YouTube channel named ‘Farm Code’. Today many women of the village are taking training from him and starting their own businesses and becoming financially empowered. This journey of Poonam Devi of Sindri has become a source of inspiration for rural women today, which proves that with strong will power and hard work, it is possible to earn lakhs in farming and animal husbandry.





























