Jharkhand, Mar 06: ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, is driving rural transformation by empowering women farmers with sustainable agricultural solutions. In Chhatatand village of Dhanbad district, ACC supported Smt. Chayna Devi with seeds, training, and access to solar lift irrigation, helping her shift from subsistence to income-generating farming. Through improved cultivation techniques and resource support, Chayna has significantly enhanced her family’s livelihood and emerged as a progressive farming role model in her community.
With just 10 dismil of land, Chayna cultivated peas using the inputs provided and harvested 400 kg of produce, earning ₹16,000. Encouraged by this success, she diversified her farming further and now earns over ₹1 lakh annually through vegetable cultivation. Her success is a direct result of ACC’s partnership with on-ground agricultural experts to promote modern techniques and capacity building.
“Before this, our farm was only for our own use. Today, I contribute significantly to my family’s income,” shared Chayna. The initiative demonstrates how ACC’s support helps families break the cycle of subsistence farming and transition towards sustainable, income-generating agriculture.