Assam: Woman dairy farmer from Bajali to take part in Republic Day parade

A woman and her husband from Bhojkuchiapara village, a remote area in the north-eastern part of Bajali district in Assam, are set to participate in the upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi. 

The couple, Juna Tamuli Barman and Pranab Kumar Barman, will be representing as successful dairy farmers. They have earned a position in the 36-member state team due to their exceptional performance in dairy farming. 

The Barman family started their journey in the dairy sector in 2004 with a single cow. With their dedication and hard work, especially by Juna, they have improved their financial status. 

They increased the number of cows through artificial insemination under the 'swarnadhenu' scheme. Despite being situated 12 kms east of Patacharkuchi and not being well-known, their efforts have put Bhojkuchiapara village on the map. Juna Tamuli Barman's success in dairy farming highlights the fruitful results of hard work.

Juna Tamuli, a resident of Bajali subdivision, has transformed her humble hut into an RCC building and now owns multiple four-wheelers, inspiring her neighbours to follow suit. 

This shift is commonly referred to as the 'white revolution'. Tamuli's cows produce approximately 210 litres of milk daily. The milk is sold locally and also supplied to the Himalaya Dugdha Utpadak Samabay Samiti, located 7 kms away. Dairy farming has become increasingly popular in the Bajali subdivision, leading to increased milk production, enhanced income levels, and reduced unemployment. 

A significant amount of milk is sold to Purabi Dairy in Guwahati. Tamuli's contributions to dairy farming have been recognised with numerous awards, including the Mukhyamantri Prerna Award in 2018 and the best dairy farmer award at the national livestock show in 2019.

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