10-Foot Elephant Foot Yam Amazes Visitors at Bardhaman Fair

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News18•16-01-2026, 11:26
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.
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