Five Youths Achieve Self-Reliance Through Collective Watermelon Farming in Dang
Summary
Five youths from Dangisharan Rural Municipality-1 Rampur have become self-reliant through collective watermelon farming along the Babai River. They cultivate multiple watermelon varieties and plan to grow peanuts and vegetables after the watermelon season.
Key Points
- Five youths in Dangisharan Rural Municipality-1 Rampur started collective watermelon farming along the Babai River.
- They cultivate Aahana, Puja, Saraswati, Divya, and Sweethoney watermelon varieties on 12 katthas of land.
- Watermelons are sold locally at prices ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 80 per kilo depending on the variety.
- After the watermelon season, they plan to grow peanuts and other vegetables to continue farming.
