# Uttar Pradesh woman earns Rs 30,000 as livestock health worker 2026-08-08T18:47:05+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Shweta, a 32-year-old woman from Akbarpur Block in Kanpur Dehat, has earned around Rs 30,000 by providing healthcare and awareness to over 120 goat-rearing families in the past year after training under the Aajeevika Mission as a Pashu Sakhi (animal friend). She treated more than 300 goats and administered medicines to 350, 360 goats during a deworming campaign. Initially confined to household chores, Shweta now commands respect in her village, helps support her family, and aims to expand her work to achieve greater financial independence. Shweta learned about the Pashu Sakhi programme through a village group worker and completed a three-day training. She initially faced challenges reaching remote villages on foot but persisted as trust grew among livestock owners. Her income has been used to buy medicines and meet her children’s educational needs, transforming her from being known only as a daughter-in-law to a recognised community health resource. ## Coverage - freepressjournal.in Tags: Aajeevika Mission, goat rearing, livestock health, Pashu Sakhi, Uttar Pradesh, women empowerment Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/uttar-pradesh-woman-earns-rs-30000-as-livestock-health-worker/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/uttar-pradesh-woman-earns-rs-30000-as-livestock-health-worker/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.