Sweet Corn Revolution: Farmer Rajesh Mahto Boosts Income Fivefold, Inspires Others

• Rajesh Mahto, a farmer from Ambadiah village, Bokaro, earns five times more from sweet corn than traditional maize.
• He has been cultivating sweet corn for 3 years, achieving better production and profit.
• Sweet corn is in high demand due to its natural sweetness and use in salads and fast food.
• The crop matures in just 70-90 days; planting from early January to late February yields best results.
• Cultivating sweet corn on 50 decimal land costs around 20,000 rupees, yielding 25-30 quintals and up to 100,000 rupees income.