Tonkuppa Farmers Reap 10x Profit with 70-Day Carrot Revolution

• Farmers in Gaya district's Tonkuppa block cultivate carrots on 80 acres, primarily using the Ashok variety.
• The Ashok variety matures in 70-80 days, offering low cultivation costs and over 10 times the profit.
• Farmers earn 10-12 thousand rupees per katha, with production reaching 4-5 quintals per katha.
• Over 200 farmers, including women, grow carrots in villages like Tonkuppa, Barsauna, Barsima, and Dhibar.
• By taking three crops per season, farmers achieve triple profits and up to 15 quintals per katha, with low disease susceptibility.