Pundalik's tale of toil streches over four decades of farming tradition
ALDONA, April 8 -- At 67 years old, Pundalik Shamba Chodankar of Coimavaddo, Quitla, has dedicated over four decades to farming-a tradition passed down from his parents and the sole source of income for his family.
Donning a small towel on his head to shield himself from the scorching sun, he spends the entire day toiling in the fields. "However, as the heat becomes increasingly unbearable, I find myself returning home earlier than before. The climate in Goa has changed a lot since my childhood," says Pundalik with a worried look.
Currently, after the rains, Pundalik cultivates vegetables, while during the monsoon season, he tends to his paddy crop. His farm yields a variety of vegetables, including gherkins, red amaranth, brinjals, chi...
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