Chhattisgarh Farmers Thrive: Brahmi Cultivation Boosts Income by 1.20 Lakh Annually

• Chhattisgarh farmers are shifting from paddy to profitable medicinal crops like Brahmi, increasing their income.
• Brahmi cultivation yields a net profit of 1.20 lakh rupees annually from an income of 1.50 lakh against a cost of 21,000 rupees.
• The board provides free planting material and ensures a stable market through purchase agreements, eliminating sales worries.
• Currently, 36 farmers in Raipur and Dhamtari districts cultivate Brahmi across 15 acres, thriving even in moist areas.
• Promotion of medicinal plants strengthens the rural economy, making farmers self-reliant with increasing future demand.