Tripura
Bhabendra Debnath, a farmer in the Mitai village of Tripura, used to cultivate seasonal fruits and vegetables on leased land. He would watch YouTube videos in his free time to learn more about farming. One day, he came upon a video about cultivating watermelons in the off-season. Most farmers in his village would use their land for cultivation only in the winter season. He knew that if he was able to use his land in the summer season as well, he would be able to significantly increase his earnings. Following the steps suggested in the video, he used a small strip of land to grow watermelons, as an experiment. The success of the experiment motivated him to scale his efforts. Today, Bhabendra successfully cultivates watermelons even during the off-season. As predicted, this has substantially enhanced his income. His success garnered attention from government officials and even the Chief Minister of his State. Bhabendra continues to learn from YouTube to create a better tomorrow for himself and his family.
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