From water-starved fields to bountiful harvests – that’s the story of Chintaram Naik in Chhattisgarh’s Mohbhata village, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district. The NABARD-backed Sujala Solar Scheme’s irrigation pump has been a lifeline, amplifying his seven-acre farm’s output and income twofold in this Naxal-impacted region.
Seasonal savvy defines Naik’s approach. Rabi paddy yields to Kharif’s maize, mustard, pulses like moong and urad. Summer brings wheat, gram, more maize – all via organic rotation that rejuvenates soil, optimizes water, and delivers top-grade produce.
Chintaram beams: ‘No more drought fears.’ The solar system ensures steady flow, replacing unreliable sources. Enhanced irrigation fuels diverse, high-value crops sold profitably across districts. The financial windfall funds family aspirations and farm expansion.
Village-wide adoption is swift. Solar energy’s marriage with modern techniques fosters sustainability, higher yields, and prosperity. This narrative highlights policy’s power to reshape agriculture, conserve resources, and elevate lives in underserved rural India.