Woman Transforms ₹10,000 Jeevika Aid into Thriving Farm, Inspires Self-Reliance
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News18•05-01-2026, 16:42
Woman Transforms ₹10,000 Jeevika Aid into Thriving Farm, Inspires Self-Reliance
- •Ramkala Devi from Darbhanga used ₹10,000 from the Jeevika scheme to start lentil cultivation.
- •She invested the government aid in farming for economic empowerment and self-reliance, rejecting other expenses.
- •Cultivated lentils on 13 katha land, spending ₹10,000 on seeds bought at ₹150/kg.
- •Monitors her fields daily, ensuring timely sowing, irrigation, and weeding for optimal crop health.
- •Expects good profit with market prices of ₹90-₹100/kg and plans future expansion if weather is favorable.
Why It Matters: Ramkala Devi's success with Jeevika aid highlights women's empowerment through farming.
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