Himachal Farmer Chhajju Ram Turns Barren Land into Gold, Earns 4 Lakh Annually

• Chhajju Ram Verma from Karsog, Mandi, transformed 25 bighas of barren land into productive farmland.
• He installed a 4-kilowatt solar power plant with 90% government subsidy to resolve water scarcity issues.
• The solar-powered irrigation system enabled him to grow cash crops like peas, tomatoes, capsicum, and green chilies, plus a plum orchard.
• His annual income increased significantly to 3-4 lakh rupees, improving his family's living standard and future prospects.
• Chhajju Ram advocates for more such government schemes, highlighting solar energy's role in reducing rain dependence and strengthening rural economy.