- Title: Aloe vera plantation in Indian village helps locals earn living amid pandemic
- Date: 26th August 2021
- Summary: RANCHI, JHARKHAND, INDIA (AUGUST 26, 2021) (ANI - NO USE INDIA) HOUSES IN VILLAGE AREA SIGNBOARD READING (English and Hindi): "ALOE VERA VILLAGE" VARIOUS OF ALOE VERA PLANTS WOMEN WORKING IN ALOE VERA FIELD VARIOUS OF ALOE VERA PLANTS (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) FARMER, BIRSA OROAN, SAYING: "In 2018 we received information about aloe vera plantation. We were trained t grow it and then 50 plants were given to each one of us. We planted them on the sides of our courtyard and some made a flowerbed. Some planted it rightly and those who did it in a wrong manner, their plants died. We planted it on the sides of our courtyard for beautification purposes but with its seed, we spread the plantation." ALOE VERA PLANTS MAN PLANTING ALOE VERA PLANT VARIOUS OF ALOE VERA PLANTS (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) VILLAGE HEAD AND WOMEN FARMERS' LEADER, MANJU KACCHAP, SAYING: "As of now, everyone in the village has this (aloe vera plants) in their houses so people come (from outside) to buy it. Around one quintal of aloe vera is sent from here and because it is taking a little more time in getting ready as the leaves take time in getting ready… but every month around one quintal of cutting is taking place. This plantation will grow and it has been growing in the village so more cutting will take place in the times to come it will benefit more people." VARIOUS OF WOMAN PLUCKING PLANTS VARIOUS OF ALOE VERA PLANTS
- Embargoed: 9th September 2021 13:23
- Keywords: India Ranchi aloe vera environment income plant village villagers
- Location: RANCHI, JHARKHAND, INDIA
- City: RANCHI, JHARKHAND, INDIA
- Country: India
- Topics: Asia / Pacific,Society/Social Issues
- Reuters ID: LVA001ERX1HLB
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: A village in India's eastern Ranchi city has earned the name of 'Aloe Vera' village as the cultivation of the medicinal plant is done in abundance helps villagers earn a good income.
With every household in Deori village cultivating aloe Vera near their houses, the plant has not only added beauty to their courtyards but also helped them sell it and earn money.
The production of aloe Vera in the village has also allowed women to engage in its cultivation, earn a livelihood, and become self-reliant.
Women farmers' leader, Manju Kacchap said around one quintal of aloe Vera was cut and sold in a month.
The aloe Vera cultivation in the village began in 2018 when the villagers received training under Birsa Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (agricultural university) and slowly started earning income with the knowledge of the plant.
The plant is used in ayurvedic, homoeopathic, and allopathic medicines for ailments related to skin, digestion among others. - Copyright Holder: ANI (India)
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