Gumla Farmer's Organic Success: Millions Earned from Vegetables, Inspires Youth

• Vipta Pujar, a 6th-grade educated farmer from Checharpath village, Gumla, earns millions annually from organic vegetable farming.
• He cultivates peas, potatoes, cauliflower, eggplant, onions, garlic, chili, and tomatoes on 2 acres, planning to add pumpkins.
• Pujar uses only cow dung manure, avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides, resulting in healthy and tasty produce.
• Despite expenses, he saves approximately 3 lakh rupees annually, supporting his family and children's education.
• His success serves as an inspiration for local youth to find employment in agriculture instead of migrating.

Why It Matters: A Gumla farmer's organic vegetable farming success proves agriculture can provide substantial income and inspire local employment.