Professor to Farmer: Sunil Mahajan Leaves Academia for Million-Dollar Agriculture

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News18•19-01-2026, 13:45
Professor to Farmer: Sunil Mahajan Leaves Academia for Million-Dollar Agriculture
- •Sunil Mahajan, an MA graduate from Loni, Burhanpur, left a professor's job to pursue farming.
- •His primary motivation was to create employment opportunities for his village youth, starting with a dairy business.
- •Initially employing 8-10 people in dairy, he now provides jobs to 10-15 individuals through farming.
- •Starting with 5 acres, Mahajan now cultivates over 10 acres, growing bananas, turmeric, and watermelons.
- •He earns an annual income of 10-15 lakh rupees and consults agricultural scientists for better production.
Why It Matters: Sunil Mahajan transformed from professor to successful farmer, creating jobs and earning millions.
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