From Waste to Wealth: Shivraj Nishad Turns Discarded Flowers into Lakhs

• Shivraj Nishad, a farmer from Sheikhpur, Uttar Pradesh, transformed discarded flowers into a profitable business.
• He identified the problem of flower waste due to short shelf life and lack of market, often dumped in the Ganges.
• Leveraging his background, he adopted solar-powered drying for flowers like jasmine and rose, preserving their quality.
• His venture now sells 500-1000 kg of dried flowers monthly, generating 1-4 lakh rupees profit.
• The business supports 400-500 farmers, creates local employment, and guarantees fair prices, revolutionizing the regional economy.

Why It Matters: Shivraj Nishad's innovative flower drying business turns waste into wealth, empowering hundreds of farmers.