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Defeating Flood Losses: Sahana Raised-Bed Farming Success
Sahana · Smallholder Farmer, Gaura Village, Phulwariya GP, Uska Bazar
Field initiative documentation · Smallholder Farmer, Gaura Village, Phulwariya GP, Uska BazarView Official Article
“I was on the verge of losing hope after three flooded seasons. Raised-bed farming gave my family economic dignity and food security.”— Sahana
The Context & Challenge
Monsoon waterlogging consistently destroyed small vegetable plots, leaving marginal farmer families deeply indebted to local moneylenders every harvest season.
Swabhiman Samiti's Intervention
Swabhiman Samiti introduced Sahana to raised-bed onion and winter vegetable farming techniques combined with organic mulching and indigenous liquid manure.
Measurable Transformation & Outcome
Sahana onion harvest survived severe unseasonal rains, generating a net profit of INR 48,000 from just 0.25 acres. Today, her plot serves as a demonstration center for 4 neighboring villages.
