Chhapra Farmers Thrive: Zero Budget Farming & Seed Production Boost Income

• Saran district farmers adopt new methods like flower farming and seed production, moving beyond traditional agriculture.
• Farmers are now self-reliant, producing seedlings in Chhapra, previously sourced from Hajipur and other districts.
• Umesh Prasad in Sheetalpur village, Manjhi block, leads by preparing and selling improved varieties of vegetable and flower seedlings.
• Zero-budget natural farming, using organic fertilizers, increases soil fertility and keeps costs minimal, boosting yields.
• Chhapra-produced seeds and seedlings are now sold to other districts and states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gopalganj, and Siwan.

Why It Matters: Chhapra farmers achieve self-reliance and high profits through innovative farming and zero-budget techniques.