Assessing the Impact of Government Schemes and Financial Support on Livestock Farmers in Pune District

The study sought to evaluate the influence of government initiatives and financial assistance on livestock producers in the Pune District of Maharashtra. Primary data were gathered from 200 respondents via a standardized questionnaire to assess their awareness, involvement, and advantages derived from government activities. The study utilized a descriptive and analytical framework, employing statistical methods like percentage analysis and a one-sample t-test for data interpretation. The results showed that raising livestock is a big part of making money, creating jobs, and keeping the economy stable in rural areas. More over half of the people who answered said they had benefited from government programs. However, many farmers were only partially aware of or didn't know about the programs that were available. The statistical results showed that activities that involve animals are very important for sustainable rural development. But farmers' production is nevertheless affected by problems like high feed costs, limited access to veterinarians, and limited access to markets. The study finds that to make livestock development programs more effective; it is important to make awareness programs stronger, make financing procedures easier, and improve institutional support. The findings of this research offer significant insights for policymakers and development agencies to formulate focused strategies that foster inclusive and sustainable growth in the livestock industry of rural Maharashtra.