Sushila Bisht Becomes Self-Reliant Through Flower Cultivation in Dhangadhi
Summary
Sushila Bisht of Dhangadhi has built a profitable flower cultivation business over the past three years, reaching an annual turnover of Rs 50 lakh and employing 11 local workers. Her flowers and floral materials are sold across Kailali, Kanchanpur and other districts, with some supply reaching Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Sushila Bisht started commercial flower cultivation in Dhangadhi after training from the local sub-metropolitan city.
- Her business now has an annual turnover of Rs 50 lakh, with an investment that has grown from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.
- She employs 11 local people and saves about Rs 20 lakh annually after expenses.
- Her flowers are sold in Kailali, Kanchanpur, other provincial districts, and sometimes Kathmandu, and the venture is inspiring local agricultural entrepreneurship.
