Nilgai No More a Threat: Palamu Farmers Turn to Chia for Lakhs in Profit

• Palamu farmers are shifting from traditional farming to chia seed cultivation due to the menace of nilgai.
• Chia seeds are not damaged by nilgai, require less water, and yield over 1 lakh rupees profit per acre.
• The Veer Kunwar Singh Krushak Sahakari Sahyog Samiti facilitated this shift, bringing seeds from Kanpur.
• Chia seeds are a 'super fiber food' rich in fiber, omega-3, and essential nutrients, beneficial for digestion, cholesterol, and arthritis.
• Following this year's success, there are plans to expand chia cultivation to 50 acres in the Hussaianabad area next year.