Saharsa Farmer Deveshchandra Thakur Grows Nagpur Oranges in Kosi Soil, Inspires Region!

• Farmer Deveshchandra Thakur from Barhasher village, Sattar Kataya block, Saharsa, successfully cultivated Nagpur oranges in Kosi's soil, a feat previously thought impossible.
• Thakur received training in Nagpur, brought 10 saplings, and after two years, one plant yielded 150-200 sweet, large fruits.
• He encourages other farmers to integrate orange cultivation with their existing farming for additional profit.
• District Agriculture Officer Sanjay Kumar confirmed the success and announced an "innovation program" across all Saharsa blocks and panchayats.
• The program aims to promote orange sapling cultivation among all farmers, inspired by Deveshchandra Thakur's pioneering effort, making him an inspiration for the region.

Why It Matters: Deveshchandra Thakur's successful orange farming in Saharsa proves new crops can boost farmer income.