Jehanabad Farmers Boost Income 5x with Makoy Cultivation

• Jehanabad farmers are shifting to Makoy cultivation for higher profits and quicker returns.
• Makoy is grown on approximately 3 hectares along the Dardha River by about a dozen farmers.
• Cultivator Mohammad Waqeen reports sowing in July and harvesting from Saraswati Puja until Chhath Puja.
• A bigha of Makoy costs around 8,000 rupees to cultivate, yielding 40,000-50,000 rupees per season.
• This cultivation offers up to five times the income, provided weather conditions are favorable.

Why It Matters: Makoy cultivation offers Jehanabad farmers a lucrative alternative, boosting income significantly.