20K Cost, 2 Lakh Profit: Chilli Cultivation Transforms Farmer's Fate

• Chilli cultivation, while essential, carries a high risk of pests and diseases that can completely destroy crops.
• The cultivation period for chilli is from March to October, with transplanting occurring between February to July and September to October.
• Chilli cultivation is widespread in states like Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.
• Farmer Mohammad Haroon from Lal Mohan village in Araria district earns a significant income from chilli cultivation.
• With an investment of 20,000-30,000 rupees per acre, farmers like Haroon earn up to 2 lakh rupees, making it a highly profitable crop.