Bhim Bhandari Achieves Self-Reliance Through Mobile Goat Farming After Returning from Abroad

Bhim Bhandari, who returned from Bahrain due to health problems, has become self-reliant through the goat farming business he has been operating for the past eight years. Currently, there are 150 native Khari goats in Bhandari’s shed, and annually 15 to 20 young goats are sold. Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality has provided vaccines against the pandemic-related infection and technical services, while the Bhandari couple has requested free treatment and livestock insurance. April 17, Myagdi.

Bhim Bhandari, 39, from Faleyagaun Ward No. 3 of Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality, initially went to Bahrain seeking employment but had to return home within four years due to health issues. Despite the responsibility of managing three children, elderly parents, siblings’ education, and household chores, Bhim did not lose hope after returning from abroad. Unemployed upon his return, he devised a plan for goat farming. The mobile goat farming business he started eight years ago has provided him self-employment and financial independence.

“When I returned from abroad, I was worried about how to cover household expenses,” he shared. “After starting goat farming in a mobile shed, I felt I no longer depended on others for employment and running the household.” Bhim has continued the goat farming tradition inherited from his forefathers by managing it systematically. The herd, which began with 50 goats, now has 150 native Khari goats. His wife, Bipana, also supports him. The Bhandari couple sells 15 to 20 young goats, as well as some breeding and mother goats, annually and are satisfied with the goat farming business.