A True Story of Determination, Innovation, and Farming Success
Farmer Name: Ramlaal Choudhary
Location: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Farm Size: 2 Bighas (approx. 1.25 acres)
Income: ₹1.2 Lakhs/month
Techniques Used: Drip irrigation, Greenhouse farming, Organic practices
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🌵The Beginning: Struggles in the Sand
In the heart of Rajasthan’s desert, where temperatures soar above 45°C and water is scarce, lived a small farmer named Ramlaal Choudhary. With just 2 bighas of barren land and no steady income, life was harsh. Like many rural families, they depended on the monsoon, which barely arrived.
In 2015, Ramlaal had to make a decision — either migrate to the city for a labor job or take a risk with farming in dry land. He chose the latter.
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🚀Turning Point: Training & Innovation
Ramlaal visited a government agricultural fair in Jaipur, where he learned about:
Drip Irrigation Systems
Greenhouse Technology
Crop Rotation and Organic Methods
He enrolled in a free drip irrigation training camp and got a 60% subsidy from the government to install the system.
By 2016, Ramlaal had transformed part of his land into a greenhouse, planting cucumber and tomatoes as his first commercial crops.
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🍅 What He Grows Now
Using just 2 bighas and minimum water, here’s what Ramlaal now produces:
Cucumber: Sold to local hotels and restaurants in Jaisalmer & Jodhpur
Tomatoes: Grown organically; supplied to urban organic markets
Papaya (Papaya): High-yield hybrid variety sold locally and online
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📈 Monthly Income & Growth
Today, Ramlaal earns over ₹1.2 lakhs per month from his farm.
Breakdown:
₹40,000 from cucumbers
₹50,000 from tomatoes
₹30,000 from papaya and compost sales
He also trains young farmers from nearby villages and has hired 7 locals full-time.
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💡 Farmer’s Tips for Success
Ramlaal’s Top 3 Tips:
- “Jal bachao, paudha badhao” – Use drip irrigation to save water and increase crop yield.
- Start small but smart – Even 1 acre can earn big profits with planning.
- Go Organic – Buyers pay 20–30% more for chemical-free produce. , 🏆Recognition 2022 – Honored by Rajasthan Agriculture Department as “Innovative Farmer of the Year” Featured in local newspapers and Krishi Darshan TV show Invited as a speaker in farmer tech seminars in Jaipur and Udaipur , ❤️ His Message to Farmers
“Be it desert or mountains, if farming is done with hard work and technology – gold also grows in the soil.”
(Translation: Whether it’s desert or mountain, with hard work and technology, gold can grow from soil.)
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📣 Final Thoughts
Ramlaal Choudhary’s story proves that smart farming can turn even the harshest conditions into a profitable paradise. His success isn’t just personal—it’s a model of hope for thousands of farmers across India and beyond.
If a desert farmer can earn ₹1.2 lakh/month, what’s stopping you?
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