Tejas Lengre from Bamani village in Sangli district, Maharashtra, generates an impressive annual turnover of Rs 2.5-3 crore through his ventures in goat farming, poultry farming, vermicomposting, fodder marketing, and a nursery. His journey is an inspiration for youth aspiring to build careers in agriculture and animal husbandry.
Tejas passed his 10th-grade exams in 1999 and decided to pursue business instead of further studies, aiming to achieve something significant. He initially started an auto transport business, which he ran for about a year. During this time, while transporting goats, Tejas conceived the idea of starting a high-tech goat farm. Lacking substantial funds, Tejas didn’t lose hope. He borrowed money and established ‘Mahakali Goat Farm’ near his home, beginning with just two African Boer goats.
With dedication and hard work, Tejas overcame initial challenges and gradually saw his business flourish. His farm now boasts over 350 African Boer goats, each reaching a weight of 20 kg within three to four months before being sold. Tejas sells around 100 goats annually, earning up to 70 lakh rupees.
Tejas explains that each goat produces four kids every 16 months. Within three and a half months, goats or sheep reach 20 kg and are sold at Rs 2000 to Rs 1500 per kg, with goats priced at forty thousand rupees and rams at thirty thousand rupees. The cost of raising each goat or sheep ranges from one thousand to fifteen hundred rupees, yielding a profit of 30 to 35 thousand rupees from goats and 25 thousand from rams.
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Tejas pays special attention to his goat farm, feeding the goats grass three times daily and mixing protein powder with water to enhance their weight. To prevent diseases, the goats receive medicines and injections every 21 days. A special type of grass is spread throughout the farm to reduce odor. Utilizing modern technology, Tejas has never needed a market to sell his goats.
Expanding his business, Tejas has started growing and selling special fodder, which not only provides excellent nutrition for the goats but also generates significant income. Additionally, he has ventured into rearing local chickens, making optimal use of his available space. Tejas also profits from his nursery and vermicomposting activities.
The story of Tejas Lengre illustrates that even without extensive education, one can achieve remarkable success through hard work, perseverance, and the effective use of modern techniques.
