New Delhi, May 14 -- The Narayanpatna goat is a native breed in Odisha that has cultural and agricultural significance because of its distinctive physical features, ability to withstand harsh agroclimatic conditions and economic usefulness in marginal farming systems.

"Since I was around 8-9 years old, I have seen people in our village raising Narayanpatna goats," recalled Limne Bingodika, a resident of Tanginipadara village in Narayanpatna block which is situated in Odisha's Koraput district.

"This goat breed is sturdy, agile and they rarely fall sick," Lime explained, while showing a herd of 10 Narayanpatna goats she rears to support her household income.

Abhinash Bingodika, a small-scale farmer from the village said, "We follow ...