Farmer Profile

• Name: Shri Lalit Gupta
• Village & District: Amaghat village, Raigarh
• Family Background: Manual Labour
• Contact: +91-9981714423

Abstract:

Once trapped in low-paying construction work, this farmer rewrote his destiny through sericulture. Inspired by awareness programs of the State Sericulture Department and CSB in 2002, he seized training, guidance, and modern technologies from institutes like BTSSO Bilaspur and CTRTI Ranchi. With quality DFLs and innovative practices, his cocoon harvest soared to 1,05,000 per crop, lifting his annual income to ₹2.3 lakh. Today, he not only secured higher education for his son but also mentors fellow farmers and stands tall as an award-winning Tasar farmer—a beacon of hope and a true role model in rural transformation.

Background (The Situation):

Before taking up sericulture, he worked as a manual laborer in construction, earning very little and struggling with poverty. His motivation for change came through awareness programs conducted by the State Sericulture Department and CSB, which introduced him to the opportunities in sericulture in 2002.

The Drivers (Turning Point):

Empowered by intensive training, expert guidance, and supportive schemes through the State Sericulture Department and premier CSB institutes like BTSSO Bilaspur, CTRTI Ranchi, Chaibasa, and Chakradharpur since 2002, he embraced sericulture with confidence. The adoption of cutting-edge technologies, coupled with timely extension services, quality DFLs, and continuous awareness programs, acted as game-changer sturning challenges into opportunities and laying the foundation for his success in tasar sericulture.

Transformation & Impact:

• Cocoon yield per crop: 10500 cocoons from 1200
• Income per crop: ₹ 1, 93,000.
• Annual income from sericulture: ₹ 2, 30,000 .
• Social Impact: Enabled his son to pursue higher education (M.Sc.), mentored fellow farmers like Ram Lal Sidar, Boleram, and Baran Ratia, and emerged as a true role model in the community.
• Recognition: Honored with the title of Best Tasar Farmer for his outstanding contribution and success in sericulture.

Farmer’s Voice:

“Before sericulture, I struggled as a daily wage laborer with no hope for a better future. The training and support from the Sericulture Department and CSB changed my life. With quality DFLs and modern practices, I now earn a stable income, built a pucca

house, and educated my children. Today, I feel proud to guide other farmers in my village and to be recognized as a successful Tasar farmer.”

Key Takeaways:

• Built a permanent pucca house, ensuring security and dignity for his
• Invested in quality education for his children, shaping a brighter
• Raised the family’s standard of living, moving from hardship to
• Emerged as a role model farmer, inspiring fellow farmers and smallholders in Raigarh district to follow the path of sericulture.

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