Tag: National Horticulture Mission

Raigarh farmer Anandram Sidar transformed his income by shifting from traditional paddy cultivation to scientific marigold farming, earning over ₹3 lakh and emerging as a role model for farmers adopting floriculture.

A farmer from Raigarh district has achieved remarkable economic success by adopting flower cultivation under the National Horticulture Mission, earning several times more profit compared to traditional paddy farming.

A Rajnandgaon farmer’s decision to shift from paddy to tomato cultivation, supported by the National Horticulture Mission, has resulted in ₹10 lakh in sales and ₹7 lakh in net profit, showcasing the benefits of horticulture and modern farming techniques.

Rajnandgaon farmer Suresh Sinha has reaped a ₹2.35 lakh profit from tomato farming under a government-subsidized polyhouse, proving that horticulture can yield up to four times more income than traditional paddy. Supported by the National Horticulture Mission, Sinha’s success reflects the growing shift among Chhattisgarh farmers toward modern, high-yield vegetable cultivation.