Saharsa's Nariyar Transforms into 'Jaggery Factory' with Organic Farming Boom

• Nariyar area in Saharsa, Bihar, now known as 'Jaggery Factory' due to extensive sugarcane cultivation and high-quality jaggery.
• Farmers cultivate sugarcane on 150 acres using only organic fertilizers like cow dung, vermicompost, and neem products.
• Organic jaggery from Nariyar is in high demand, attracting traders from Bihar, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Nepal.
• Jaggery is praised for its taste, quality, and health benefits, including aiding digestion and potential use for diabetics (in moderation).
• District Agriculture Officer Sanjay Kumar confirms efforts to expand sugarcane acreage, enhancing Saharsa's jaggery brand.

Why It Matters: Saharsa's Nariyar thrives as an organic jaggery hub, meeting demand from Nepal to Delhi.