Community-Based Insurance for Goats - Experiences and Learning from Ibtada, Alwar

With the objective to incentivize goat rearing as a steady source of income for small holders, who are often compelled to begin from scratch on account of high rates of mortality of livestock, Ibtada initiated the community-based insurance model in the year 2012 in Thanagazi block of Alwar district, Rajasthan. A strong network of local Pashu Sakhis had been established prior to this initiative, which was responsible for advising goat-keepers on improved husbandry practices and provision of veterinary care services, following which the mortality rates in goats had dropped from about 30 percent to under 6 percent.

This publication provides an analytical overview of the community insurance model being implemented by the Chetna Mahila Manch, with facilitative support from Ibtada (Alwar, Rajasthan)"

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Contributed by – Ruchita Khurana with inputs from SA PPLPP Coordination Team
Suggested Citation - SA PPLPP (2015), “Community-Based Insurance for Goats - Experiences and Learning from Ibtada, Alwar", New Delhi, India