Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1751091152.webp
Age may have dimmed his vision, but not his spirit. Meet Aparti Pradhan, a veteran farmer from Balanga in Puri district, who continues to toil the soil with the same enthusiasm as his youth. In the twilight of his life, Aparti has emerged as a beacon of inspiration, not just for fellow farmers in his region but also for young agricultural entrepreneurs across Odisha.
While most farmers stick to traditional crops, Aparti has gone a step ahead. Alongside paddy, pulses, and vegetables, he has taken up cultivation of grass used to prepare brooms. This was earlier limited to hilly terrains. His success has now made this crop popular ...