Mahesh Minj's ₹40K Investment Yields ₹2.5 Lakh from Fish Farming in Jharkhand

• Mahesh Minj from Jilingda village, Kuchai block, Jharkhand, transformed the traditional "Bada Talab" into a profitable fish farm.
• With an initial investment of just ₹40,000, he now earns up to ₹2.5 lakh annually by farming Rohu, Catla, and shrimp.
• The pond features separate bathing ghats for men and women, safe ramps for animals, and two drainage gates for agriculture.
• This innovative model has become an inspiration for other farmers in the district and effectively solves irrigation problems.
• The project demonstrates how proper management of water sources can significantly boost the local rural economy.