Odisha Lemon Farming Grows From Rs 100 Saplings to a Rs 1 Crore Family Business

A farmer named Kartika Sahu turned to indigenous lemon cultivation to cope with persistent wildlife damage and to strengthen his family's income. After his death, his son Santosh took over and began connecting other farmers with wider markets. Today roughly 500 families in Ogi have adopted lemon farming, which has noticeably improved their livelihoods. The lemons are now sold in distant international markets, including the United States and the United Kingdom. The case shows how new farming approaches can transform rural economies.