Star Fruit: A 'Walking ATM' for Farmers, Mirzapur Cultivator Shares Success

• Star fruit, also known as Kamrakh, is a sweet and sour fruit rich in calcium and iron.
• Jitendra Kumar Maurya from Mirzapur successfully cultivated star fruit, starting with a trial plant and now expanding.
• The plant yields fruit three times a year, starting just six months after planting, similar to guava trees.
• High market demand, especially in summer, with pieces selling for 8-10 rupees; also used in religious rituals and for health benefits.
• Cultivation requires minimal cost, no chemical fertilizers or pesticides, thriving on organic manure like vermicompost.