Ajay Gopinath, a former Citigroup employee, now earns Rs 5 lakh a month by growing organic microgreens in a compact 80-sq ft room in his home. His entrepreneurial journey began unexpectedly when he noticed a tiny, nutrient-rich garnish on a salad at a restaurant. Intrigued by the idea of growing microgreens, he discovered that these…
Beekeeping is making a robust comeback as a sustainable and profitable venture. For farmers and urban dwellers alike, beekeeping offers more than just honey. It promises a sustainable livelihood, enriches biodiversity, and strengthens food security. Unlike conventional crops, beekeeping requires a one-time investment, and you’d be able to recover the investment within a year! If…
The interviews and reporting for this story were conducted in September 2024. A large produce of wet, harvested cashews was in front of Brijith Krishnan. The unseasonal rains in his hometown in Kerala had ruined the crop again. He knew this crop wouldn’t fetch him any income. Around the same time in 2020, the mechanical…