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Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
From Goa trip saving to a startup: How a social science student built a donkey milk business with just Rs 60,000
A college trip to Solapur sparked the idea From Goa holiday savings to soap production Live Events Creating income for working families (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In 2016, a postgraduate student at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) used Rs 26,000 she had saved for a Goa vacation to start a small skincare venture using donkey milk . That idea, launched with crowdfunding support of another Rs 34,000, has now grown into Organiko , a social enterprise that helps over 150 families across Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh earn a sustainable income by ethically selling donkey milk. As per a TheBetterIndia article, the field project turned into a business rooted in ethical sourcing, rural livelihoods, and sustainable conducting a pilot study in Solapur, Maharashtra, the student came across the Lashkar community, migrant labourers who rely on donkeys for work at brick kilns and construction sites. Despite the animals being critical to their livelihood, families struggled to care for them due to low and unstable milk, though rich in nutrients, had no local demand. Seeing an opportunity, the student explored how this undervalued resource could be transformed into a product with market value. After facing initial resistance and suspicion from the community, she spent months building Rs 26,000 saved for a holiday and Rs 34,000 raised through crowdfunding, she produced the first batch of 250 handmade soaps. Drawing inspiration from her mother's home remedies, she enrolled in a soap-making course and experimented with ingredients in a rented room near her returning to Delhi, she tested her products at public exhibitions. The encouraging response prompted her to register the venture as a formal business, per the report, Organiko's products now include handmade soaps, face packs, and are set to expand into sunscreens, creams, and serums. The items are priced between Rs 350 and Rs 1,400 and shipped to customers across states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Delhi. The brand processes more than 500 orders each month, according to The Better donkey milk used in these products is collected under strict hygienic conditions. Donkeys are milked only on alternate days and only after their young ones have been fed. The milk is stored in clean, temperature-controlled containers to maintain per the report, Organiko has helped many families increase their monthly income from around Rs 5,000 to Rs 14,000. One such example is a construction worker in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, who manages a group of donkeys. After partnering with the enterprise in 2019, he began selling donkey milk at Rs 1,300 per litre, an income stream that did not exist earlier in his enterprise pays close attention to animal welfare while maintaining fair and transparent supply chains. The focus remains on ethical sourcing and helping working families earn more from their 2024, donkey farming was officially included under the National Livestock Mission by the Department of Animal Husbandry, making it easier for others to apply for government support.
India Today
19 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Do we need auspicious time, PM retorts as Oppositon questions Op Mahadev timing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Opposition, saying it showed frustration and hopelessness by questioning the timing of Operation Mahadev, in which all three Lashkar terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, were gunned at the debate on Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam attack, PM Modi questioned whether an auspicious time was needed to kill terrorists."Yesterday, our security forces successfully carried out Operation Mahadev and brought it to its conclusion. But I'm surprised, some people (referring to the Opposition) were sarcastically asking, 'Why did it happen just yesterday?' Was the operation scheduled based on the auspicious timing of Sawan ka Somwar? What has happened to these people?" he "Has their frustration and hopelessness reached such extremes? For the past several weeks, they've been saying, 'Operation Sindoor is fine, but what about the terrorists in Pahalgam?' Now that action has been taken, they ask, 'Why was it done yesterday?'," he Opposition MPs, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Akhilesh Yadav, questioned the timing of Operation Mahadev, which coincided with the Parliament discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor."Why did the encounter happen only yesterday? If you are so well-versed with technology, why haven't you tracked the car used to transport RDX during the Pulwama attack?" Akhilesh Yadav, the Kannauj MP and Samajwadi Party chief, Minister Amit Shah earlier today confirmed that all the three Lashkar terrorists who carried out the Pahalgam attack were killed by the security forces in Operation Mahadev, avenging the killings of 26 tourists on April said meticulous plans to nab the terrorists were made hours after the Pahalgam attack, and he ordered the security forces not to allow them to leave the Home Minister said the three terrorists - top Lashkar commander Suleiman Shah, Afghan, and Jibran - were identified as the Pahalgam attackers by those who provided them shelter after the April 22 carnage. Last month, two locals - Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad - were arrested by the NIA for allegedly harbouring the in the discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, Shah said voter ID cards and chocolates recovered from the hideout of the terrorists proved their links to May 22, intelligence was received about the presence of terrorists in the Dachigam forests."Our soldiers kept patrolling in the cold at high altitudes to pick up their signals. On July 22, we had success. Through sensors, we got confirmation of the presence of terrorists in the area," Shah Home Minister said the forces went to a great extent to match the identity of the slain terrorists with those involved in the Pahalgam attack. It was after verification that the details were gradually revealed to the media.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Narendra Modi#Lok Sabha#Parliament
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
PM Modi Commends Amit Shah's Parliament Speech On Anti-Terror Operations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly commended Home Minister Amit Shah's parliamentary address regarding recent counter-terrorism operations that successfully neutralized militants responsible for deadly attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister's praise came following Shah's detailed briefing to the Lok Sabha about the elimination of terrorists involved in the Pahalgam incident. During his address to Parliament, Shah provided comprehensive details about Operation Mahadev, which resulted in the killing of three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists on Monday. These militants were identified as the perpetrators behind the brutal Pahalgam attack that claimed the lives of 26 tourists on April 22, marking one of the most devastating terrorist incidents targeting civilians in recent times. The Home Minister revealed that security forces had implemented meticulous planning within hours of the Pahalgam attack to track down the responsible terrorists. Shah disclosed that he had specifically instructed security agencies to prevent the attackers from escaping across international borders, demonstrating the government's commitment to ensuring swift justice for the victims. Prime Minister Modi took to social media platform X to express his appreciation for Shah's parliamentary presentation, describing it as a remarkable speech that highlighted the government's dedication to national security. Modi emphasized that both Operations Sindoor and Mahadev had played crucial roles in eliminating what he termed "cowardly terrorists" who targeted innocent civilians. In his social media post, the Prime Minister noted that the Home Minister's address provided essential information about the successful counter-terrorism operations while showcasing the government's broader efforts to maintain national security. Modi's public endorsement underscored the significance of these operations in the government's anti-terrorism strategy. Shah's parliamentary briefing included disturbing details about the nature of the Pahalgam attack, revealing that innocent civilians were killed in front of their families after being questioned about their religious identity in the Baisaran Valley. This methodical targeting of civilians based on religious profiling highlighted the sectarian nature of the terrorist attack. The Home Minister confirmed that the three eliminated terrorists were identified as Suleiman Shah, a top Lashkar commander, along with associates known as Afghan and Jibran. Their identification was made possible through individuals who had provided shelter to the attackers following the April massacre, demonstrating the network of local support that had enabled the terrorists to evade capture initially. The successful Operation Mahadev was executed as a joint effort involving multiple security agencies, including the Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force, and Jammu and Kashmir Police. This coordinated approach reflected the integrated counter-terrorism strategy employed by Indian security forces in the region. Shah revealed that two local residents, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad, had been arrested by the National Investigation Agency for allegedly harboring the attackers after the Pahalgam incident. The Home Minister explained that individuals who had supplied food and other necessities to the hiding terrorists were detained during the investigation process. The identification of the killed terrorists was confirmed when their bodies were brought to Srinagar, where detained individuals who had assisted them positively identified the deceased militants. This verification process provided conclusive evidence linking the eliminated terrorists to the original Pahalgam attack. Providing evidence of the terrorists' Pakistani origins, Shah disclosed that two of the eliminated militants possessed Pakistani voter identification numbers. Additionally, even items as mundane as chocolates recovered from the terrorists were traced back to Pakistani manufacturing, further establishing their cross-border connections and the international dimension of the terrorist network operating in the region.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Full Speech: 'Ghus Gaye, Ghus Gaye...', Amit Shah raps Oppn for accusing border forces of negligence
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a fiery Lok Sabha address, confirmed the killing of three 'A+ category' Lashkar terrorists- Suleman, Afghan, and Jibran, linked to the Pahalgam attack under Operation Mahadev. Shah slammed the Opposition for not celebrating the forces' success and questioned Chidambaram's past remarks. 'Why is Congress saving Pakistan?' he asked, reaffirming India's zero-tolerance stance on terror. Watch full speech and explosive Parliament debate now. Show more Show less
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Remarkable speech: PM Modi praises Amit Shah's Parliament address on Op Mahadev
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised Home Minister Amit Shah's fiery speech in Parliament and said both Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev played a vital role in eliminating terrorists. Three terrorists, including the mastermind of the Pahalgam attack, were killed in Operation Mahadev on Monday in Jammu and speaking in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah confirmed that all the three Lashkar terrorists who carried out the Pahalgam attack were killed by the security forces in Operation Mahadev, avenging the killings of 26 tourists on April 22. Shah said meticulous plans to nab the terrorists were made hours after the Pahalgam attack, and he ordered the security forces not to allow them to leave the the speech, PM Modi wrote on X that the Home Minister's address focused on Centre's efforts towards keeping the nation secure. "In this remarkable speech in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah Ji gives important details about Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev, which have played a vital role in eliminating cowardly terrorists. His address also focuses on our Government's efforts towards keeping our nation secure," he said in a post on this remarkable speech in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah Ji gives important details about Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev, which have played a vital role in eliminating cowardly terrorists. His address also focuses on our Government's efforts towards keeping Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 29, 2025Amit Shah, while confirming the killings of Pahalgam attackers, said the three terrorists - top Lashkar commander Suleiman Shah, Afghan, and Jibran - were identified as the Pahalgam attackers by those who provided them shelter after the April 22 carnage."Innocent civilians were killed in front of their families by asking about their religion in the Baisaran Valley... In a joint operation, the Army, CRPF and J&K Police have neutralised the three terrorists who were involved in the attack," Shah month, two locals - Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad - were arrested by the NIA for allegedly harbouring the attackers."The people who used to supply food to them (terrorists) were detained earlier. Once the bodies of these terrorists were brought to Srinagar, they were identified by those who were kept detained by our agencies," he that the government possessed conclusive evidence, Shah said two of the terrorists had Pakistani voter identity numbers, and even the chocolates recovered from them were manufactured in Pakistan.- Ends
