Tailor to 'Desi Scientist': Gaya Farmer Earns 4 Lakhs from Organic Exotic Vegetables

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News18•12-02-2026, 21:05
Tailor to 'Desi Scientist': Gaya Farmer Earns 4 Lakhs from Organic Exotic Vegetables
- •Anil Kumar Mehta, a former tailor from Gaya, transformed into a successful organic farmer after his father's demise.
- •He started organic farming 10 years ago, adopting multi-cropping and 'Alan' techniques for climbing vegetables.
- •Successfully cultivates exotic vegetables like lettuce, Chinese cabbage, and colorful broccoli even in Gaya's heat.
- •Earns over 4 lakh rupees annually from just two bighas of land due to high demand for his chemical-free produce.
- •Now trains other farmers through Jeevika, aiming to make his village Barsauna fully organic, inspiring youth.
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