Chhapra Farmer Earns Millions with Polyhouse Capsicum Farming, Inspires Youth

• Amit Singh from Manjhi, Saran district, cultivates a special variety of capsicum in a polyhouse using organic methods, achieving high quality and yield.
• He received training from agricultural scientists and has expanded his farming to include various green vegetables and banana cultivation.
• The special capsicum seeds are sourced from other states or online, as they are not readily available in Chhapra.
• Capsicum plants start fruiting within a month, yielding 5 kg or more per plant, with traders buying directly from the farm.
• Farmers can harvest continuously for three months, earning significant profits, with prices often exceeding 70 rupees per kilogram.

Why It Matters: Amit Singh's successful organic polyhouse capsicum farming in Chhapra provides a lucrative model for farmers.