Parbati Dei
Parbati Dei, a widowed farmer from Amarendrapur village, Banki block, has been engaged in vegetable farming for years. She cultivates cabbage, cucumber, beans, brinjal, and pointed gourd on her 1.5-acre farmland, with the support of her two sons.
Through the SBI Foundation and MART Academy project, Parbati joined a producer group (PG), gaining access to quality seeds and modern agricultural tools from the CFC. These machinery support services have significantly reduced her labour costs and time, making farming more efficient and profitable.
Her sons transport the harvested vegetables in their own auto carrier and sell that in nearby town markets, ensuring better market access. With technical guidance, machinery provision and other relevant project support through the PG, Parbati has increased her seasonal earnings to ₹1.5 lakh per season.
“The project has been a blessing for farmers like me. With better seeds, tools, and knowledge, I can reduce my expenses and increase my earnings.”
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