Dr Devesh Thakur

लेखक के बारे में डॉ. देवेश ठाकुर भारतीय पशु चिकित्सा अनुसंधान संस्थान (IVRI) के पूर्व छात्र हैं और वर्तमान में डॉ. जी.सी. नेगी पशु चिकित्सा और पशु विज्ञान महाविद्यालय (DGCN COVAS), पालमपुर, हिमाचल प्रदेश में प्राध्यापक के रूप में कार्यरत हैं। ग्रामीण हिमाचल की कहानियों के प्रति गहरी रुचि रखने वाले डॉ. ठाकुर अपने लेखन के माध्यम से पहाड़ी क्षेत्रों के जीवन, उनकी चुनौतियों और उपलब्धियों को सामने लाते हैं। उनका उद्देश्य इन कहानियों के जरिए समुदायों को प्रेरित करना, जानकारी देना और जोड़ना है। उनके लेख हिमाचल प्रदेश की समृद्ध परंपराओं, नवीन तरीकों और ग्रामीण लोगों के संघर्षशील और जुझारू स्वभाव को उजागर करते हैं। डॉ. ठाकुर से संपर्क करें यदि आपके पास कोई कहानी है जिसे आप साझा करना चाहते हैं या उनके काम पर कोई प्रतिक्रिया देना चाहते हैं, तो डॉ. ठाकुर आपसे सुनने के लिए उत्सुक हैं। आप उन्हें drdth4@gmail.com पर संपर्क कर सकते हैं।

The Valuable Lessons Hidden in Rakesh Kumar’s Farm Mistakes: Must-Know Tips for Dairy Farmers

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August 12th, 2024 Rakesh Kumar, a seasoned dairy farmer with over 32 years of experience, runs a dairy farm in Gadiyara, near Saliyana Petrol Pump, Palampur. His farm is not only home to dairy cows but also a place where he engages in trading cows. Despite his extensive experience, a recent six-day visit revealed several … Read more

“Transforming Traditional Cattle Houses in hills of Himachal Pradesh: Lessons from Sushil Kumar’s Mini Dairy”

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August 16th, 2024 In the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh, traditional cattle housing often falls short of providing a healthy and productive environment for dairy animals. Common issues like dampness, darkness, and poor ventilation plague many rural cattle sheds, making them unsuitable for the region’s extreme weather conditions. Standard designs taught in textbooks, often based … Read more

From One Cow to a Thriving Dairy: A Remarkable Journey in Kandwari , Palampur

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October 11th, 2024 Ajay Kumar’s dairy farm, located in Kandwari, Palampur, is an exemplary model of how small-scale dairy farmers can utilize reproductive technology, specifically artificial insemination (AI), to grow their herd and enhance milk production. Over the past 10–15 years, Ajay Kumar has steadily increased his herd size and milk yield by leveraging Artificial … Read more

Narender Kumar’s Dairy Journey: A Tale of Ambition, Triumph, and Hidden Pitfalls

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November 16th, 2024 Narender Kumar, a retired army personnel, has invested ₹16–18 lakhs into a modern dairy unit near Palampur, featuring impressive infrastructure such as a pucca building, tail-to-tail housing, resting mats, proper ventilation, and a milking machine assembly. Despite his efforts, operational challenges threaten the venture’s sustainability. Key issues include poor-quality cow selection, limited … Read more

Transforming Lives: Breakthrough Insights from IRRI-ILRI Workshop on Socio-Technical Innovation Bundling (STIB) to Empower Women Dairy Farmers and Boost Resilience

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December 30th, 2024 Participating in the workshop (December 26,2024) organized by ICAR-IVRI and CGIAR was an enriching experience. It illuminated both shared and region-specific challenges faced by women dairy farmers in India, with examples drawn from Veera village, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, where I work. Key Needs Identified for Women Dairy Farmers: Recommendations Moving … Read more

The Hidden Struggle: Aging Women Rescuing Livestock in Himachal”

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January 8th, 2025 Overlooking the beautiful Tashi Jong Monastery lies Beth Village in Baijnath Tehsil, Himachal Pradesh. This village tells a sad story of the challenges women livestock owners face in managing herds with limited resources. Older women from resource-poor families bear the brunt of this hard work, with little knowledge of modern farming methods … Read more

बुजुर्ग महिलाएं और संघर्षरत पशुधन: ताशी जोंग, बैजनाथ, हिमाचल प्रदेश के बेठ गांव में पशु प्रबंधन की चुनौतियां

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January 8th, 2025 हिमाचल प्रदेश के बैजनाथ के पास स्थित ताशी जोंग मठ, अपने शांत वातावरण और प्राकृतिक सुंदरता के लिए प्रसिद्ध है। इस मठ के पास बसा बेठ गांव, पहाड़ियों की गोद में छिपा हुआ एक ऐसा स्थान है, जो अपनी शांत खूबसूरती के साथ-साथ ग्रामीण जीवन की कठिनाइयों की अनकही कहानियां भी समेटे … Read more