Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, May 25: There have been some cases in which the people have undertaken new ventures during the period of lockdown which many feel is depressing. One of those who thought differently and started a new venture during the lockdown period happens to be Vincent D'Souza, a staff of St Aloysius College library department, and his wife Divyajyoti. The couple has raised the business with hard work.

The couple are engaged in agriculture on a small scale. With the help of experience of having worked for self-help groups and making use of the training imparted there, the couple bought two fowls from the house of a friend to make use of the time at their disposal when the college is closed. In course of time, the number of birds increased. They then set up a coop. As they raised country breed chicken, there is demand for the cocks by the cockfight enthusiasts. The eggs which are sold at Rs 15 per egg in the market, are sold by the couple at Rs 12 each.

The couple have seen manifold increase in the income from this activity. They also grow vegetables on their terrace.

Dr Rekha, medical office of Pavoor veterinary hospital, says that Vincent couple have succeeded as they have been taking suggestions from the veterinarian and work sincerely in a field which does not demand huge investment.