Rohtas Farmers Transform Barren Land into Million-Dollar Strawberry-Watermelon Farms

• Over 100 farmers in Mahadeva village, Rohtas district, have transformed barren hilly land into cultivable farms.
• The transformation was achieved with government support under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali campaign, which began seven years ago.
• Farmers are now earning 1 to 1.5 lakh rupees per acre from watermelon and muskmelon cultivation using modern drip irrigation techniques.
• Fifteen farmers have started strawberry cultivation on 25 acres, earning millions, after receiving borewell submersible pumps.
• The village also practices organic farming for paddy and wheat, and modern vegetable cultivation, serving as an inspiration for others.

Why It Matters: Rohtas farmers achieved significant economic success by transforming barren land through modern farming and government support.