From Paddy to Prosperity: Farmer Earns 2.5 Lakh Annually from Tussar Silk Rearing

• Bharat Ram Kewat, leveraging childhood knowledge and Central Silk Board training, transformed his livelihood through tussar silkworm rearing.
• He adopted scientific techniques like hygiene, lime-bleaching, and disease control, significantly improving production and quality.
• Kewat produced 10,000 seed cocoons and 600 non-seed cocoons from 145 DFLs, achieving exceptional yields.
• His annual income of approximately 2.5 lakh rupees from two crops enabled children's education, marriages, concrete houses, livestock, and fish farming.
• Recognized as 'Best Farmer', Kewat has also trained 8-10 other farmers, finding satisfaction in their self-reliance.

Why It Matters: Bharat Ram Kewat successfully transitioned from traditional farming to profitable tussar silk rearing, empowering others.