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ITI Grad Farms Cucumbers, Earns Rs 1.5 Lakh in 23 Days
24 May
Summary
- An ITI graduate earned Rs 1.5 lakh from organic cucumbers in 23 days.
- He cultivated cucumbers on one acre of land with a Rs 30,000 investment.
- This success story highlights educated youth exploring agriculture for income.
Akhilesh Maurya, an ITI graduate from Mau, Uttar Pradesh, has achieved remarkable financial success through organic cucumber farming. By cultivating this crop on a single acre of land, Maurya reported earnings of approximately Rs 1.5 lakh within a 23-day harvesting period, with an initial investment of around Rs 30,000.
Maurya's venture, which began in March with the planting of cucumber saplings using the raised-bed farming method and a drip irrigation system, started yielding harvests in early May. The horticulture department provided guidance, encouraging him to focus on organic cultivation and crop diversification. He is cultivating varieties such as Syngenta, Clause's Arno, and Delhi's SIR.
During the harvesting period, which began in early May, Maurya's farm yielded between 7 to 8 quintals of cucumbers daily. The market price for cucumbers, initially around Rs 14-15 per kilogram, rose to over Rs 20 per kilogram, significantly contributing to his substantial earnings. This success story exemplifies the increasing number of educated young individuals turning to agriculture and horticulture for income generation.
