A Farmer\'s Fortune

Ram Hirdaya Mahato, a 47-year-old farmer from Ishworpur Municipality-03, lived a life of hardship. His small vegetable plot barely provided enough to feed his family of eight. "I come from a very poor family," he shared. "My vegetable production was low, and it was a struggle." But his fortunes changed when the Islamic Relief Nepal's BRC Project, in collaboration with Bagmati Welfare Society Nepal, formed the Radha Krishna Kishan Samuha.

The project provided Mahato with crucial support, including two days of agricultural training. He learned modern farming techniques like preparing Jolmol and mulching, and received essential materials such as a spray tank and seeds. Recognizing his irrigation challenges, the project also installed a deep boring system, a 2Hp motor, and a hand pump, enabling efficient irrigation of 4-5 katha of land in just one hour.

With this newfound knowledge and resources, Mahato invested NPR 25,500 in cultivating bitter gourd, snake beans, and tomatoes across 7 katha. His efforts yielded a remarkable profit of NPR 80,000-100,000 in a single season. His farm is now thriving with organized, expanded tunnel production, significantly increasing his income. His increased income has brought joy and stability to his family. They are now able to afford quality education for their children in private schools and save for the future. Mahato's story is a testament to the power of targeted support and training in empowering farmers and transforming communities.