Saharsa Farmers Revolutionize Farming with Medicinal Plants, Double Income & Create Jobs

• Haripur village, Saharsa, transformed from traditional crops to medicinal plant cultivation (lemongrass, basil, aloe vera, etc.) on over 20 acres.
• Five progressive farmers spearheaded this initiative, significantly boosting their income and generating local employment opportunities.
• Farmer Rajiv Singh highlights lemongrass benefits: perennial crop yielding for 5 years, 4-5 harvests annually, producing 100-150 liters of oil per acre with high market value.
• Villagers established an oil extraction plant, supplying pure oil to companies for soap, medicines, and aromatic products, further strengthening the local economy.
• Agricultural expert Pankaj Kumar Rai confirms lemongrass requires less water and fertilizer, matures in 4-5 months, and yields for 4-5 years, ensuring higher profits.