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“Between 2004 and 2006, there was a significant increase in the number of farmers taking their own lives, especially in the state of Maharashtra. According to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), in 2006, a troubling 17,060 farmers across the country tragically died by suicide, with 1,427 of them hailing from Maharashtra. … Read more
In 2018, Ashvin Patil and Chaitanya Korgaonkar established Biofuels Junction with a twofold mission: addressing the issue of agricultural waste disposal for farmers and supplying environmentally-friendly fuel to businesses. This eco-conscious startup collaborates with a network of 25,000 farmers and serves more than 100 prominent companies.
Using organic farming to empower women, Reeva Sood grows ashwagandha, sarpagandha, black wheat, stevia, lemongrass and more on her unique Medicinal Plant farm in Una, Himachal Pradesh.
Sanjay Austa decided to leave his journalism career of 15 years behind in order to break away from the city hustle in Delhi and reconnect with his origins in Himachal. In this setting, he established Meena Bagh Homes, eco-friendly homestays located in Shimla and Ratari, designed using the traditional kath kuni architectural style.
Shashank Chaubey, a resident of Vadodara, made the decision to leave his comfortable job and venture into aquaponics farming for cultivating vegetables. Despite lacking any prior farming background, he now cultivates an impressive array of 2,500 plant varieties on a commercial terrace farm spanning 2,000 square feet. Moreover, he extends his knowledge to assist others in achieving similar feats.
After trying and not succeeding in various businesses, like selling candies and customizing flashy jeeps, Gurwinder Singh Sohi found himself with limited options to make a living. He stopped his education after finishing 12th grade due to not passing the Punjab JET (Joint Entrance Test), which is required for admission to the state’s technical … Read more
Growing up near a farm, Amanpreet Singh always had a strong interest in agriculture and dairy farming. However, he wasn’t sure how to turn this passion into a career, so he followed his family’s wishes and pursued a degree in engineering. After completing his studies in electrical and electronics engineering at Rajasthan Technical … Read more
Suresh Devang, an IT professional living in California, surprised his parents when he shared his plan to quit his job and become a full-time organic farmer in India. Instead of receiving support, he faced objections from his family. They couldn’t understand why someone in a high-ranking position would leave it all behind for a … Read more
Gurbir Singh originates from the village of Bhorshi Rajputa in Amritsar, Punjab. He’s a small-scale farmer who grows traditional crops. However, he dreamt of exploring opportunities beyond farming. But when he was just 19 years old, a tragic event changed his path. “While I was in the middle of my Arts graduation, … Read more
“Retirement doesn’t mark the end of life’s journey. Instead, it’s an opportunity to open new doors to our passions,” shares K T Francis, a native of Kozhikode. He retired from his role as a physical education teacher in 2015 and transitioned into a successful farmer. Coming from a family with a farming background, … Read more