Gaya's Anil Kumar Mehta: Organic Master Grows Summer Lettuce & Broccoli, Earns 4 Lakhs Annually

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News18•17-02-2026, 21:35
Gaya's Anil Kumar Mehta: Organic Master Grows Summer Lettuce & Broccoli, Earns 4 Lakhs Annually
- •Anil Kumar Mehta, from Gaya, Bihar, transformed from a tailor to a successful organic farmer after his father's passing.
- •He adopted organic farming 10 years ago, learning from 'Pran Sanstha' and using multi-cropping on two bighas.
- •Utilizes 'Alan Vidhi' for vine vegetables and mulching for moisture retention, growing exotic vegetables like lettuce and colored broccoli even in summer.
- •His organic produce fetches higher prices, earning him over 4 lakh rupees annually from just two bighas.
- •Anil is now a trainer for 'Jeevika', aiming to make his village Barsauna fully organic, inspiring youth with his success.
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