Watershed Development Programme- Success Story
Title of Success Story/Case Study: Chilli did wonders Arun became rich
Name of watershed: Maina Laranga Lodena WDF
District: Jashpur
Village : Maina, Block: Bagicha, District- Jashpur
Name of the beneficiary: Mr. Arun Minj
Area covered (in respect of beneficiary): 0.800 Ha
In the tranquil village of Maina, nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Bagicha tehsil in Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, lived Arun – a man whose journey from hardship to prosperity exemplifies the transformative impact of grassroots initiatives.
Before the inception of the TDF-WDF project led by the Rural Education And Development Society (READS) and supported by NABARD, Arun toiled as a daily wage laborer, grappling with the uncertainties of rural life. However, fate had a different plan in store for him.
Empowered by the intervention of READS' Maina Laranga WDF project, Arun embarked on a journey of agricultural entrepreneurship, bidding farewell to the constraints of daily wage labor. With the support provided, he ventured into paddy cultivation for the first time, sowing the seeds of change on his five-acre land.
Cultivating paddy on three acres of land, Arun witnessed the fruits of his labor manifesting in abundance. From his maiden harvest, he reaped a bountiful yield of 110 quintals, translating to a substantial income of Rs 3,41,000 – a testament to the promise of agricultural entrepreneurship in transforming rural livelihoods.
The impact of Arun's success reverberated beyond his fields. With his newfound prosperity, he took a decisive step towards securing his family's future. Depositing his earnings into savings, Arun embarked on the journey of building his own home, symbolizing his transition from hardship to stability.
Arun's story serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration in his community. His journey from laborer to landowner showcases the transformative power of grassroots initiatives in uplifting rural livelihoods and fostering economic empowerment.
As Arun continues to tend to his fields and nurture his dreams amidst the fertile soil of Maina, he stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit. His story echoes the potential for prosperity and progress that lies within each individual when provided with the right opportunities and support.
Major problems/challenges/issues faced before the project implementation:
Due to the lack of scientific knowledge on farming and lack of good seeds the production was very low, apart from this water did not stop Due to Barren land of farmer. So Farmer was unable to iirigition, lack of water Resource Facility in this field area..
Major interventions adopted to address the above-mentioned issues: Under this watershed treatment, FB (farm Bund ) Work have been done in these barren Farm, in which moisture is increased in field area and farmer has started farming. Spolar pump (3 HP) have been Provided to Arun Kujur Through CREDA under Convegance (Sour Sujala Scheme) after it good quality Paddy & Chili seeds also provided to arun Kujur under this watershed project, which helped to arun. his Cultivation Cost was reduced in the fields. Arun got good production in paddy crop and total paddy production was 31 Quintal in 2 acre so he earned 77500 /-.Rs. after that he started the chilli farming in second Crop, before it spices Culivation training was provided also in this village. Chilli Production was also very good, total Chilli production was 18 Quintal in 0.5 acre so he earned 96310 /-. In Remaining 1 acre Land he done wheat Cultivation and he earned 22800 /-. Thus his total income is 196610 /-From this farm.
Major impact or outcomes of the interventions in the project area:
With the help of the project, there has been a huge change in the production of his farm. Due to the change, his economic condition has improved very much. There has also been a big change in his life as he was the first person to get employment. before he is forced to go to another place is labour work, he is giving labor to others in his own fields, he is sending his children to a good school, he is also making his own house with the help of this WDF Project. With this income, he opened his own new Grocery shop in maina Village.
