Sustainable Farming

Pratibha Jha, an entrepreneur from Darbhanga, Bihar, turned a Rs 500 investment into a successful mushroom farming business. With a monthly turnover of Rs 2 lakh, she now trains over 10,000 farmers, empowering them with mushroom cultivation skills.

Class 12 student Suhani Chauhan has developed a solar-powered agro vehicle to help small farmers reduce costs and carbon emissions, offering an eco-friendly option for sustainable farming.

Awarded the Padma Shri in 2024, Sarbeswar Basumatary's story is one of perseverance. From humble beginnings as a daily wage labourer in Assam, his remarkable journey proves that resilience, innovation, and hard work can change lives.

Bengaluru's Lohith Reddy left behind a promising career in engineering to follow his passion for floriculture. From growing gerberas to expanding into chrysanthemums, his dedication to quality and innovation has transformed his flower farm, ‘Lohith Flora’, into a thriving business.

Right after graduation, Sandeep Kannan turned to hydroponics farming, a relatively new concept in his hometown, Tirupati. Here's how he's reaping success through his startup, 'Vyavasayi Bhoomi'.

Through the Bio Village 2.0 initiative, Daspara, in Tripura, has become a model for rural sustainable practices and renewable energy consumption. With better agricultural productivity, cleaner energy solutions, and a focus on community-driven development, Daspara is paving the way for a greener, more prosperous future for Indian villages.

After leaving her academic career, Trupti Dhakate pursued sustainable farming, turning agricultural waste into mushroom crops, helping farmers grow nutritious food while tackling pollution.

Aman Kumar at Nutty Village in Unnao is helping improve the lives of peanut farmers by providing them with the resources, market access, and fair prices they need to overcome agricultural challenges.

Vijayakumar Narayanan, a passionate farmer and agriculture consultant in Kerala, successfully implements aquaponics, growing fish and vegetables together with fewer resources.

After 11 years at TCS, Jitender Mann returned to his ancestral home in Haryana, where he and his wife, Sarla, began organic farming, focusing on moringa and transforming it into a profitable venture.