Purnia Farmer Shashi Bhushan Singh Wins 11 Awards for Exotic Vegetable Farming

• Shashi Bhushan Singh, a farmer from Ranipatra, Purnia, cultivates exotic vegetables on his three-acre farm using modern technology and organic farming.
• He has received 11 awards for his excellent performance in organic farming and modern techniques, inspiring other farmers.
• By moving away from traditional farming, he grows high-demand exotic vegetables like red cabbage, cabbage, peas, tomatoes, lettuce, and capsicum.
• His produce fetches higher prices in the market, selling for approximately ₹120 per kg when common vegetables are ₹100 per kg.
• His success in growing off-season exotic vegetables provides him with a good income and attracts other farmers to adopt similar methods.