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From 15K to 2 Lakh: Shreyas Thobale's Chili Farming Success Story
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News18•29-09-2026, 18:55
From 15K to 2 Lakh: Shreyas Thobale's Chili Farming Success Story
- •Shreyas Thobale from Pandharpur, Solapur, earned 2 lakh rupees by cultivating green chilies on just five gunthas of land.
- •He adopted modern farming techniques, including drip irrigation and mulching paper, breaking away from traditional methods.
- •Chili production began approximately two and a half months after planting, with 60-70 kg harvested every three to four days.
- •With an initial investment of 15,000 rupees, Shreyas achieved a remarkable income of 2 lakh rupees due to good prices and quality yield.
- •Shreyas managed to cover his college education expenses through farming, setting an example of self-reliance and entrepreneurship.
Key Questions Answered
Shreyas spent approximately 15,000 rupees to cultivate green chilies on five gunthas of land and earned an income of 2 lakh rupees.
He properly plowed the land, prepared beds, installed drip irrigation, and used mulching paper before planting 3,000 green chili saplings.
Chili production started approximately two and a half months after planting, with 60 to 70 kg of green chilies harvested every three to four days.
