Ludhiana, Punjab | At 49, Karamjit Kaur has built a dairy and farming enterprise in Rattowal village near Ludhiana that combines livestock rearing, crop cultivation and direct milk sales.
Managing more than 110 cows and buffaloes and around 35 acres of farmland, Kaur oversees much of the day-to-day operation herself. Her dairy animals collectively produce about 10 quintals of milk a day, which she supplies directly to consumers in the area.
A dairy farmer who drives her own vehicles
Kaur’s farming routine involves much more than looking after cattle. She operates a range of vehicles used in her agricultural and dairy activities, including a motorcycle, auto-rickshaw, SUV and tractor.
“Except for an airplane and a train, I can drive anything,” she says.
Her daily schedule extends into the evening, when she continues delivering milk to customers. Alongside dairy farming, she manages crop cultivation on the family’s 35 acres, where crops are grown on a rotational basis.
Brother returns from Canada to join the family business
Kaur’s commitment to farming also influenced her younger brother, who had lived in Canada and held permanent residency there before returning to India to work with her.
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“Seeing my passion for farming, my younger brother, after living in Canada for many years, returned to India to join my business,” she says.
His return has allowed the family to work together as the dairy and agricultural operations continue to grow.
Choosing farming on her own terms
Kaur says she also faced questions and criticism from relatives because she chose not to marry.
She credits her parents for supporting her decision and allowing her to pursue her interest in farming without pressure.
“Today, I am satisfied, happily living with my family — including my mother, brother and his family — while remaining busy with my work,” she says.
Financial independence is her message to women
For Kaur, the success of her dairy business is closely linked to financial independence.
“Be independent so that you don’t have to look up to others to get something,” she says, adding that her earnings have enabled her to purchase things she wants, travel overseas and make independent choices about her lifestyle.
Asked about her annual turnover, Kaur does not give a figure. Instead, she responds simply: “Waheguru di bari mehar hai” — expressing gratitude for what she describes as God’s blessings.
Her story highlights how dairy farming, when combined with crop cultivation, direct marketing and family participation, can become a long-term livelihood enterprise for rural households.
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