By India Blooms News Service Jun 24, 2023
Agartala, Jun 24 (FD) In the village of Bairagipara, West Tripura district, the Sumili river acts as a barrier during monsoons, isolating the 50 agriculture families living there. Hanna Debbarma, a determined tribal farmer, calls for a bridge to connect their village with the rest of the world.
However, despite this challenge, the village thrives in vegetable trading, while Hanna leads the charge towards organic farming, reported EastMojo.
Traditionally reliant on paddy cultivation and wild vegetables, the introduction of SeSTAs organic nutrition garden model revolutionized farming practices.
Hanna Debbarma became the villages pioneering farmer, embracing organic methods and utilizing local resources to grow a diverse range of healthy vegetables. Her success is evident as she now earns Rs 9,000 per month from vegetable sales.
Hanna envisions transforming the entire village into an organic haven. As a Community Resource Person, she tirelessly trains women farmers on organic nutrition gardens, resulting in 23 families adopting this sustainable approach.
The shift to organic farming has also reduced the use of inorganic inputs in paddy cultivation.
Buoyed by their progress, the women farmers trade organic vegetables in various markets, gaining popularity and demand. Inspired by Hannas achievements, farmers from neighboring villages visit her to learn organic farming techniques.
Hanna dreams of making her village an organic hub, with plans to establish a kindergarten that educates children about healthy food and diet.
With the aim of maximizing profits, Hanna and her group plan to aggregate their organic produce and sell them in Agartala, the capital city. Their success highlights the potential of the village and its ability to overcome challenges, such as the lack of a bridge over the Sumili river.
As these resilient women farmers continue to embrace sustainability, their organic produce will transcend boundaries, reaching markets far beyond their villages periphery.