Migrant Laborer to Millionaire: Mahishadal Youth Transforms Luck with Snakehead Fish Farming

• Buddhadev Maity, a former migrant laborer from Mahishadal, returned home to start snakehead fish farming.
• He now earns millions by cultivating snakehead fish in four cement tanks using modern methods.
• Starting with 5000 fry from Andhra Pradesh, his fish grew to 1.5-2 kg in eight months, selling for 350 rupees/kg.
• High demand for snakehead fish in Purba Medinipur markets due to nutritional value and traditional offerings at Maa Bargabhima Temple.
• Buddhadev encourages other unemployed youth to adopt modern fish farming, offering support for self-reliance.