10-Foot Elephant Foot Yam Amazes Visitors at Bardhaman Fair

• A nearly 10-foot-long elephant foot yam was the star attraction at the Srirampur Folk Culture Festival, Agriculture and Handicraft Fair in Purbasthali 1 Block, East Bardhaman.
• Cultivated by homeopathic doctor Nakul Debnath from Uttar Srirampur Beltala, the colossal yam astonished fair visitors.
• Debnath, who has a lifelong passion for organic farming, nurtured the elephant foot yam for over six years, aiming to display it at an exhibition.
• He used entirely organic methods for its cultivation, stating that the public's appreciation is his greatest reward.
• Purbasthali 1 Block Agricultural Officer Abir Mahanta praised Debnath's dedication, calling it an encouraging success that will inspire other farmers.

Why It Matters: A homeopathic doctor's six-year organic farming dedication yielded a 10-foot elephant foot yam, amazing fair visitors.