Samman 2024 : Jugnu Chillar’s dream of revolution in agriculture through technology and social media
Jugnu Chillar of Kheri Hosdarpur village in Jhajjar district of Haryana has given new dimensions to traditional farming. Born in 1994, Jugnu is not only a farmer but has also made his mark as a social media YouTuber. He is inspiring farmers across the country by sharing modern techniques and stories of progressive farmers. His aim is that farmers adopt new techniques to increase their income and make farming advanced.
Beginning journey
Jugnu says:
“I started my journey with small-scale farming. Although I had only 1 acre of land, I decided that I would make maximum use of this limited resource through modern technology and social media.”
His interest in farming and understanding of digital mediums gave him a new direction. He has emerged as a new hope for farmers through the YouTube channel.
Social media: Platform for farmers
Jugnu Chhillar started connecting farmers with new technologies and progressive stories through his YouTube channel.
Features of his channel:
1. Stories of progressive farmers: On the channel, he shows stories of farmers who have increased their income by adopting modern technologies and ideas.
2. Technical information: Farmers get detailed information about drip irrigation, organic farming, and the use of improved seeds.
3. Medium of empowerment: The channel encourages farmers who are unaware of new technologies.
Rampal, a regular viewer of his channel, says:
“After watching Jugnu ji’s videos, I adopted drip irrigation, which reduced my irrigation cost by 30%.”
Drip irrigation: An example of water conservation
Jugnu adopted drip irrigation technology in his farming and availed government subsidy for it.
Benefits of drip irrigation:
• Water saving: This technique reduced their water consumption by 40%.
Increased productivity: Yield improved by 20% as plants received timely and balanced water.
• Cost reduction: Irrigation costs reduced compared to conventional irrigation.
Jugnu says:
“Drip irrigation technique has made my farming profitable. It not only saved water but also maintained soil fertility.”
Stories of progressive farmers: A source of inspiration
Jugnu’s YouTube channel also shares stories of farmers who gave new dimensions to farming with their efforts.
Impact of these stories:
1. Technical knowledge to small and marginal farmers.
2. Promotion of advanced farming ideas.
3. Encouragement to adopt new techniques.
Suresh Yadav, a farmer, says:
“With the inspiration of Jugnu ji, I adopted mulching technique, which improved the quality of my vegetables.”
Benefits of Government Schemes
Jugnu availed government subsidy under the Drip Irrigation Scheme.
Features of Government Schemes:
• Subsidy helps in setting up irrigation systems.
• Encouragement to adopt water conservation techniques.
Help in reducing costs and increasing productivity.
By taking advantage of these government schemes, Jugnu turned his farm into an ideal model.
Economic impact and increased income
Jugnu’s YouTube channel and farming made him financially strong.
Income Sources:
1. YouTube Channel: Through the channel, he earns income from brand promotion and advertisements.
2. Farming: By increasing productivity with modern techniques and drip irrigation, he made his farming profitable.
Statistics:
• Annual Income: Up to Rs 10 lakh.
• Rs 6 lakh from farming and Rs 4 lakh from social media.
Future Plans
Jugnu Chhillar wants to expand his YouTube journey and farming further.
Goals:
1. Reaching more farmers: Promote the YouTube channel and provide technical information to more farmers.
2. Adoption of new technologies: Incorporate modern technologies like drones and artificial intelligence in their farming.
3. Training programs: Train regional farmers and make them self-reliant.
Conclusion
Jugnu Chillar’s story shows how even a farmer with limited resources can bring a big change in the agriculture sector through innovation and digital means. His YouTube channel is not only making farmers aware but also changing their thinking towards modern technologies. His hard work and vision is an inspiration for every farmer who wants to see farming as a successful business and not just a livelihood.
Jugnu says:
“Farming is no longer limited to just ploughing. It is a science, which has immense possibilities if adopted in the right way.”
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