west bengal farmers

Armed with nothing but curiosity, 70-year-old Krishna Chandra Halder from Hooghly cross-pollinated two papaya varieties to create a new hybrid. Today, he harvests 75,000 kg annually, trains other farmers, and proves that innovation can thrive in even the most humble farms.

20 years ago bay leaves was not cultivated in West Bengal, however today it has gained popularity among the trading and farming community due to its high demand and ease in farming.

Tablets are being used to record farmer's issues and then support is being further extended after analyzing the data. Issues of over 12,500 farmers have been recorded so far. Know more.