Balakrishna

Mr. Balakrishna, from Karnataka, is a remarkable figure in integrated farming. He chose silk farming as his path to prosperity after completing his studies. He produces eight to nine harvests a year with his hand-raised silkworms. As a result, he earns an impressive 18 to 20 lakhs a year. Additionally, Balakrishna cultivates bananas, areca nuts, and coconuts on his 3-acre plot. Through these plantations, he earns 4-5 lakhs yearly from bananas and 1.5 lakhs from areca nuts and coconuts. The dedication and innovation of Balakrishna in integrated agriculture have not gone unnoticed. He has received both the Kempegowda Award and the Samagra Krishi Prashasthi Award for his outstanding achievements.