Woman Transforms ₹10,000 Jeevika Aid into Thriving Farm, Inspires Self-Reliance

• Ramkala Devi from Darbhanga used ₹10,000 from the Jeevika scheme to start lentil cultivation.
• She invested the government aid in farming for economic empowerment and self-reliance, rejecting other expenses.
• Cultivated lentils on 13 katha land, spending ₹10,000 on seeds bought at ₹150/kg.
• Monitors her fields daily, ensuring timely sowing, irrigation, and weeding for optimal crop health.
• Expects good profit with market prices of ₹90-₹100/kg and plans future expansion if weather is favorable.

Why It Matters: Ramkala Devi's success with Jeevika aid highlights women's empowerment through farming.