My name is Lakshmi Das. I come from a small village near Silchar in Assam. A few years ago, I never imagined that selling plants could become my full-time business. Like many women in our village, I stayed at home, helped my family with household work, and looked after a small kitchen garden. People in … Read more
My name is Subir Das. I am from Dagh Kuna, a small village near Silchar in Assam. Like many young people in our village, I once believed that the only way to earn a good living was to leave home and find a job in a city. Most of my friends had already gone to … Read more
In the villages of Assam and West Bengal, banana is one of the most commonly grown fruit crops. Almost every village has banana plants near houses, ponds, or beside paddy fields. Many families grow a few plants only for household use, but very few people think of banana cultivation as a proper business. In reality, … Read more
Organic farming is becoming more popular every year across Assam and West Bengal. Farmers are slowly reducing the use of chemical fertilizers because they are expensive and long-term use can reduce soil fertility. As a result, the demand for natural organic manure is increasing in villages as well as towns. This has created a good … Read more
In many villages of Assam and West Bengal, people see honey bees almost every day. They fly around flowers, fruit trees, mustard fields, and vegetable gardens. Most people think of them only as insects that produce honey, but very few realize that beekeeping can become a profitable rural business. Unlike many other agricultural businesses, beekeeping … Read more
In rural Assam and West Bengal, poultry farming is not something new. Almost every village household has raised chickens at some point, either for eggs or meat. Earlier it was mostly for home use, but today poultry farming has become a proper business that can support a rural family with regular income. The biggest advantage … Read more
In the villages of Assam and West Bengal, especially in wetland areas, duck farming has always been a familiar part of rural life. Many households keep a few ducks for eggs and meat, but only a few people treat it as a proper business. In reality, duck farming can become a strong source of income … Read more
In rural Assam and West Bengal, fish is not just food, it is part of daily life. Almost every household consumes fish regularly, which creates a constant demand in local markets throughout the year. Because of this steady demand, fish farming has become one of the most practical rural businesses, even for families who own … Read more
In many villages of Assam and West Bengal, people think farming means only rice, vegetables or fish. Very few people consider mushrooms as a serious source of income. But in recent years, mushroom cultivation has slowly become one of the most practical small businesses for rural families, especially for those who do not have much … Read more
Starting With What You Have In many villages of Assam and West Bengal, people often feel that farming is only profitable for those who own large amounts of land. A young man with five katha land may look at his small plot and think there is no future in agriculture. Many leave their villages in … Read more