Welcome to our Project Nandi Family Stories page! Here, you’ll find brief profiles of the families who will receive a cow through this project. These stories showcase their backgrounds, struggles, and hopes for the future. We believe that sharing their journeys will inspire you to support them in achieving self-sufficiency and dignity through dairy farming.
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Meet Kanta and Sukhvinder’s Family
Name: Kanta Devi & Sukhvinder Singh
Location: Village Thali Khurd, PO Ghanauli, Tehsil & District Rupnagar, 140113, Punjab
Background
Kanta Devi’s family includes four members who work hard to make ends meet. Sukhvinder Singh, the head of the family, works in a private job that provides an annual income of ₹168,000. Despite their dedication, this income is often not enough to cover all household needs, including nutritious food, education, and healthcare for their children.
The family owns just one acre of land, which is used primarily for subsistence farming. With rising costs and unpredictable job security, they face challenges in sustaining their livelihood and planning for a secure future.
Their Dream
The family dreams of building a sustainable source of income through dairy farming. A dairy cow would allow them to produce milk not only for their own consumption but also to sell locally, helping them increase their household income. This additional income would go toward improving their children’s education, providing better nutrition, and ensuring overall family well-being.
Meet Gian and Balbir’s Family
Name: Gian Kaur & Balbir Singh
Location: Village Lohgarh Fidday, PO Lodhi Majra, Tehsil & District Rupnagar, 140113, Punjab
Background
Gian Kaur’s family consists of two members. Balbir Singh works as a mechanic, earning an annual income of ₹120,000. The family owns 1 Bigha of land, which provides some support but is not enough to fully meet their needs. With limited income and few resources, they face challenges in covering daily expenses, healthcare, and future savings.
Their Dream
The family hopes to improve their financial stability by starting dairy farming. Receiving a dairy cow would provide fresh milk for their own use and the chance to sell surplus milk locally. This steady income would help them afford better nutrition and improve their overall quality of life.
Meet Manpreet and Balbir’s Family
Name: Manpreet Kaur & Balbir Singh
Location: Village Gardley, Tehsil & District Rupnagar, Punjab
Background
Manpreet Kaur’s family has four members. The head of the family works as a driver, earning an annual income of ₹150,000. They own 2 Bigha of land, which supports their livelihood but doesn’t fully cover all household expenses. With limited resources, they face challenges in ensuring consistent nutrition, healthcare, and educational opportunities for their children.
Their Dream
The family hopes to gain financial stability through dairy farming. Receiving a dairy cow would provide fresh milk for their home and a source of income by selling extra milk in their local community. This opportunity would improve their nutrition and help them invest in their children’s future.
Meet Shama and Jagtar’s Family
Name: Shama Rani & Jagtar Singh
Location: Village Dakala, PO Lodhi Majra, Tehsil & District Rupnagar, 140113, Punjab
Background
Shama Rani’s family consists of four members. Jagtar Singh works as a farmer, with an annual income of ₹70,000. They own 1 acre of land, which is primarily used for subsistence farming. Despite their hard work, the family struggles to meet basic needs like nutritious food, healthcare, and education for their children due to limited income and resources.
Their Dream
The family dreams of improving their livelihood through dairy farming. Receiving a dairy cow would provide fresh milk for their family and a way to generate income by selling excess milk locally. This additional income would help improve their health, education, and overall quality of life.
Meet Nirmala and Jaspal’s Family
Name: Nirmala & Jaspal Singh
Location: Village Lohgarh Fidday, PO Lodhi Majra, Tehsil & District Rupnagar, 140113, Punjab
Background
Nirmala’s family has six members. Jaspal Singh works as a daily wage earner, bringing in an annual income of ₹100,000. They own 1 Bigha of land, but due to irregular work and limited resources, they face challenges meeting basic needs like food, healthcare, and education for their children.
Their Dream
The family hopes that dairy farming will provide a steady income and enhance their nutritional well-being. Receiving a dairy cow would help them produce milk for their own use and sell any extra milk locally. This added income would support better health, education, and living conditions.