From Rs 1000 Laborer to Rs 70 Crore Floriculture Empire: Srikant's Inspiring Journey

• Srikant Bollapalli, from Telangana, transformed from a farm laborer earning Rs 1000 a month to a 'crorepati farmer' with a Rs 70 crore annual turnover.
• Born into poverty in Nizamabad district, Srikant started working at 16 in Bengaluru, learning floriculture while earning a meager wage.
• He identified an opportunity in floriculture, opening his first flower shop in Bengaluru in 1997 and eventually expanding to 10 shops.
• Taking a significant risk, Srikant started his own floriculture farm on 10 acres, focusing on organic cultivation using greenhouse and polyhouse technology.
• Today, he cultivates over 12 types of flowers across 52 acres, generating a Rs 70 crore annual turnover and providing employment to over 200 people.