Sugarcane Jaggery Boom: Keshari Farmers Reap Thousands in Profit This Winter!

• Sugarcane jaggery from Keshari, Paschim Medinipur, is in high demand alongside Nolen Gur during winter.
• Farmers along the Subarnarekha River in Jangalmahal's Keshari block cultivate sugarcane due to favorable alluvial soil.
• The jaggery-making process involves extracting juice, boiling it in large cauldrons, and cooling it in earthen pots.
• Cultivation costs for one bigha are Rs 30,000-35,000, yielding profits of Rs 50,000-70,000.
• Despite challenges like elephant attacks, sugarcane jaggery production remains a profitable venture for many farmers, boosting the rural economy.

Why It Matters: Sugarcane jaggery production in Keshari, Paschim Medinipur, is highly profitable for farmers, boosting the rural economy.