8th Pass Farmer's 'Dashprandi Ark' Replaces Urea, Transforms Soil into Gold

• Mahesh Patel, an 8th-pass farmer from Khandwa, created "Dashprandi Ark," an indigenous chemical-free fertilizer.
• This ark, made from 10 types of leaves, cow dung, and cow urine, is highly beneficial for crops and soil health.
• Patel has vowed to use no chemical fertilizers or pesticides, focusing on improving soil carbon content.
• He developed it after observing chemical farming weakening soil, increasing diseases, and farmer expenses.
• His organic methods, including Dashprandi Ark and Jeevamrut, allow him to farm successfully without buying fertilizers for years.

Why It Matters: An 8th-pass farmer innovates 'Dashprandi Ark' for organic farming, improving soil and replacing chemicals.