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"The Success Story of Mrs. Chellammal
Rangachang village, Beodanabad, South Andaman" |
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"Mrs Chellammal, a 65 years old lady has been doing farming for the last five decades. She was originally a small farmer growing only Coconut. The lower yield and low market price for coconut made it difficult for her to sustain farming. However, her exposure to Krishi Vigyan Kendra enhanced her knowledge. She started trying different intercrops and pioneered by introducing crops such as Krishipathi, Elephant yam, and betel vine on Andaman Island. Promoting beekeeping to enhance pollination and improve productivity in the garden, she also uses organic farming techniques like Jeevamrudham, Panchagavya, and mulching with coconut husk and branches. In addition, she rears cows, goats, poultry birds, and maintains a fish pond. To prevent rainwater runoff, she employs mulching techniques, which are beneficial for successfully raising the Krishipathi crop, yielding good income for farmers. Furthermore, she supplies cuttings and planting materials of Krishipathi, Elephant yam, and betel vine plants to needy farmers.
Using the above techniques, she has successfully increased her farm income from 1.65 lakhs to Rs 8.39 lakhs per ha per annum, purchased additional lands using the income and now she is a proud owner of 8 acres of land. She has received multiple awards for her extraordinary work by organisations such as ICAR-CHARI, Coconut Development Board etc.
Mrs. Chellammal has exhibited immense wisdom, determination, and grit in overcoming the difficulties faced by her in sustaining a livelihood out of this noble profession. Her farms serve as a glowing example for the entire community by proving that “anything is possible for a willing heart”." |
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Honey Bee, 35(2)14, 2024 |
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