The present study was formulated to assess the role of goats in augmenting farmers income. According to the availability of individuals belonging to weaker sections, four villages namely Qutab Nizam, Chohala, Gagian and Kadyal of R.S. Pura Block of Jammu District were selected purposively for the study. Farmers belonging to Scheduled Caste category sustaining Below Poverty Line were selected. The action research methodology clubbed with pretest-posttest research design was used for assessing the impact of goats in augmenting farmers income. Two adult does of Beetal breed were provided to each of 32 selected beneficiaries along with one buck in each village for breeding purpose. The significant differences (p
Key words: Beetal, Economic, Empowerment, Farmers, Goats, Income
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