sustainable farming India

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As Gassu’s fields moved from rice to strawberries, women who once stayed behind walls began claiming space, income, and respect. This is the story of four of them—farmers who found far more than fruit in the soil.

After retirement, Remabhai S (58) from Kollam, Kerala, found solace in cultivating dragon fruits on her terrace using innovative soilless methods. Now, she harvests 500 kg of dragon fruit every month, earning Rs 1 lakh.

Gaurav Pachauri took up freshwater pearl farming after failing to crack government exams for four years. He set up a pearl farm in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, earning Rs 55 lakh within 21 months.

In Madhya Pradesh, Anand Jain’s 16-acre farm utilises agrivoltaics to produce crops and solar power without sacrificing arable land. This innovative dual-use technology provides a sustainable farming model and supplies about 25,000 units of electricity to the grid daily.

In Berhampur, Odisha, 63-year-old Sudhir Rout has reforested 20 barren hills using seed balls. His mission: to ensure every child breathes clean air.

In Vidarbha, where farmers have long struggled with hardship, Krushi Sarathi, a movement founded by a local farmer's son, is planting seeds of change. Empowering farmers with tools, technology, and knowledge, Krushi Sarathi connects them to brighter futures.