Darbhanga Farmers Grow Vietnamese Mosambi, Boost Income & Nutrition

• Darbhanga farmers are successfully cultivating a Vietnamese variety of sweet lime (mosambi), defying traditional soil and environmental requirements.
• This Vietnamese mosambi, also known as Pomelo (Citrus maxima), yields more fruit in less time, ensuring higher income for farmers.
• Farmer Manoj Kumar Jha has planted 150 trees, expecting significant production increase in 1-2 years.
• Bihar farmers are adopting advanced farming methods, making the state self-reliant in produce and providing local income opportunities.
• The fruit is rich in Vitamin C, fiber, low in calories, and packed with antioxidants, offering numerous health benefits.

Why It Matters: Darbhanga farmers are revolutionizing agriculture with high-yield Vietnamese mosambi, boosting income and local produce.