Chandra Singh Thapa (23) is a migrant returnee youth from Kanakasundari Rural Municipality ward no. 2, Malikabota of Jumla. He was doing labor job in India but returned with a serious illness concerning to his legs. His mother has leg impairment by birth and can’t move properly. So, his family with three members including his wife faced hand-to-mouth problem when he returned from India.
Except for four rabbits, his family had no cash income source alternatives at that time. Meantime, he got notice about project SRIJANA when he joined an agriculture disaster management group as a member. Then he received rabbit farming skill training and some kittens from the project after decision and recommendation made by the group as a business start-up support. With this, he increased the number of rabbits up to 24 in total.
His recent sale of 16 rabbits for NPR 17,000 (EUR 113.93) demonstrates the viability of his venture, especially with local hotels relying on his supply for their guests visiting Rara Lake. He has stock of 28 rabbits on his farm and has plans for expansion to grow his business further.
Chandra experienced that as the rabbits consumed local feed and grass, coupled with their rapid breeding cycle, rabbit farming was both sustainable and efficient. His recent sale of 16 rabbits for NPR 17,000 (EUR 113.93) demonstrates the viability of his venture, especially with local hotels relying on his supply for their guests visiting Rara Lake. He has stock of 28 rabbits on his farm and has plans for expansion to grow his business further. His success not only supports his family but also fosters trust with his mother, showing that entrepreneurial spirit can lead to meaningful change in their lives.
