Bokaro Farmer Quadruples Income with Fava Bean Cultivation, Shares Success Story

• Arun Mahto from Banga village, Bokaro, shifted from traditional paddy-wheat farming to cultivating Bakla (Fava Beans).
• He earned over four times the profit by growing Bakla beans on just 30 decimal land, becoming a local success story.
• Bakla beans are nutritious, used as both pulse and vegetable, ensuring consistent market demand, especially in winter.
• Cultivation cost for 30 decimal land is approximately 15,000 rupees, yielding 15-20 quintals over 3 months.
• With market prices of 60-100 rupees/kg, Arun earned a net profit of 60,000-70,000 rupees, emphasizing proper care for pest control and irrigation.

Why It Matters: Bokaro farmer Arun Mahto achieved significant financial success by switching to profitable fava bean cultivation.