Success Story: This farmer of Bihar increased his income by using scientific techniques in farming

Success Story: Dilip Kumar Singh, a trailblazing farmer from Mehaddiganj in the Rohtas district of Bihar’s Sasaram block, has become a shining example of how scientific farming, ingenuity, and perseverance can change lives. Beginning with only two acres of rented land, Singh rose from humble beginnings to establish a successful vegetable-growing business that now occupies 60 acres in many communities.

He currently makes up to Rs 25 lakh a year by mixing organic and inorganic farming methods, using cutting-edge agricultural techniques, and emphasizing effective management. In addition to demonstrating personal success, his path from a school dropout to an award-winning agricultural entrepreneur shows how contemporary farming can spur rural development and provide significant jobs.

From Struggle to Harvest: The Lowly Origins of an Inspiring Farmer

Dilip Kumar Singh, who was born into a family that struggled financially, was forced to leave school after completing his intermediate education. He began selling veggies in 1993 in an attempt to make a livelihood, but he quickly saw that trading them alone would not be enough. He started growing vegetables on two acres he rented in Mishirpur village, as he had no property of his own.

He was inspired to grow his agricultural activities after his first attempts at growing showed potential. He gradually increased his income by leasing 60 acres of land in places such as Kuraich, Dyalpur, Lalganj, Neema, Kota, Suma, and Jaynagar, where he grew a range of crops.

Growing from Two to Sixty Acres in Several Villages

Dilip Kumar Singh progressively increased his agricultural field from two acres to sixty acres after realizing the possibilities of vegetable gardening. His crop extended over many villages in the Sasaram block, close to his hometown, including Kuraich, Dyalpur, Lalganj, Neema, Kota, Suma, and Jaynagar. His vegetable output greatly increased with hard work and effective agricultural methods, which increased his income.

Dilip Kumar Singh was exposed to scientific agricultural methods by specialists from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Rohtas, Bikramganj, in 2004. He developed his farming techniques under their tutelage, producing a variety of crops, including baby corn, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, capsicum, tomatoes, okra, cauliflower, brinjal, potatoes, onions, and chilies.

Adopting Scientific Farming to Increase Production

He sought instruction at the Department of Horticulture at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, and the Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), Varanasi, to hone his agricultural abilities even further. He became familiar with cutting-edge agricultural techniques as a result of this exposure, especially in the cultivation of organic vegetables.

Dilip Singh grew his farm to 60 acres and began cultivating both organic and non-organic veggies under the constant supervision of KVK, Rohtas, BAU Sabour, Bhagalpur, and other agricultural organizations. Because of his entrepreneurial spirit, his firm became very successful, generating between Rs 20 and Rs 25 lakh a year.

Instruction and Acceptance of Sophisticated Methods

Dilip Kumar Singh’s achievement extends beyond his own development; his agricultural business has helped create jobs. About 15,000–20,000 workers are employed annually by his agricultural endeavors, making him a significant contributor to Bihar’s rural development.

He has contributed to the financial improvement of several families by providing employment possibilities to thousands, demonstrating the profound social effects that creative farming can have.

Creative Farming Methods and Management Techniques

Dilip Kumar Singh’s methodical approach to vegetable gardening sets him apart from conventional growers. Among the cutting-edge methods he has used are

• By growing many crops together, intercropping and mixed cropping maximize land use while lowering risks and increasing yield.
• Effective preventive measures are the main focus of timely prevention and curative measures, which also include disease management and pest control.
• The agricultural system’s productivity and labor efficiency are guaranteed by the three-tiered human resources management system.
• Marketing Management: Uses creative strategies to negotiate higher prices for his goods than the prevailing rates in the market.

Honors and Awards

Dilip Kumar Singh has gained national acclaim for his outstanding accomplishments. Numerous farmers in Bihar and other regions have been impacted by his creative agricultural methods. The following organizations have recognized his contributions to vegetable farming:

• Sabour, Bhagalpur’s Bihar Agricultural University (BAU)
• Pusa, Samastipur’s Rajendra Agricultural University
• Rohtas and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
• New Delhi’s Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

His exceptional contributions to agricultural development have earned him several honors, the most notable of which is the Jagjivan Ram Abhinav Kisan Puraskar (2012–13), given by ICAR, New Delhi.

Dilip Kumar Singh has shown that agriculture can be both lucrative and revolutionary by leasing two acres of land and operating a sizable vegetable agricultural operation. His tale demonstrates the value of knowledge in farming as well as tenacity and flexibility. He has become a role model for farmers in Bihar and abroad by adopting scientific methods, sustainable farming methods, and contemporary agricultural advances. His story shows that a farmer can be an entrepreneur as well as a grower, transforming an industry and motivating many to follow in his footsteps.