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Palamu Manatu's Inspiring Shift: From Naxalite Activity to Strawberry Farming Hub
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Jharkhand's Manatu: From Opium Fields to Strawberry Hub, Farmers Earn 15 Lakh
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06-03-2026, 16:50
Jharkhand's Manatu: From Opium Fields to Strawberry Hub, Farmers Earn 15 Lakh
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Manatu block, Palamu district, Jharkhand, once infamous for Naxalite activities and illegal opium, is now a 'Strawberry Hub'.
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Strictness from police administration and JSLPS initiatives transformed the region, helping farmers abandon illegal practices.
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Farmer Radheshyam Prasad invested ₹50,000 in strawberry farming and now cultivates 2 acres, expecting ₹15 lakh annual profit.
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Manatu's strawberries are sold in markets from Ranchi to Kolkata, fetching up to ₹250 per kilogram.
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This 'Red Revolution' proves that with proper guidance and government support, farmers can become self-reliant and transform entire regions.
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