Bardhaman Jujube Farmers Face Crisis Amid High Saraswati Puja Demand

• Jujube farmers in Sardanga, Purbasthali II block, East Bardhaman, are busy preparing for Saraswati Puja demand.
• Despite high demand, farmers are worried due to significantly low yield this year.
• Prolonged drought, sudden rains, and erratic weather caused poor fruit bearing and premature fruit drop.
• Increased costs for fertilizers, pesticides, and labor are adding to farmers' financial burden.
• Farmers hope for better prices during Saraswati Puja to recover cultivation costs, but anxiety remains high.

Why It Matters: East Bardhaman jujube farmers face financial strain due to low yield and rising costs despite high demand.