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Young Bihar farmer Vipin Kumar Jha sets example with 180-bigha farming success.
- •Vipin Kumar Jha from Madhubani district chose agriculture as his career after completing higher education including an MBA and Agricultural Science.
- •He cultivates various crops across 180 bighas of land, growing papaya, banana, producing makhana, and engaging in fish farming.
- •He has received crores of rupees in funds and significant grants from the Department of Horticulture, Government of Bihar.
- •His farm HC Farm provides permanent employment to about 50 people and offers training to other interested farmers.
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Vipin Kumar Jha cultivates various crops across approximately 180 bighas of land simultaneously. He primarily grows papayas and bananas, while also producing makhana (fox nuts) and engaging in fish farming all in one place.
Vipin has received crores of rupees in total funds from the Department of Horticulture, Government of Bihar, along with grants worth several lakh rupees. Specifically, he receives grants of Rs 80,000 per hectare for bananas, Rs 72,000 per hectare for papayas, and Rs 82,000 for fish farming.
Vipin provides training and assistance to anyone interested in modern farming, helping them establish their own agricultural practices. His farm also offers free training, distributes saplings, and provides marketing guidance to local farmers.
