Manpat's 'Pear' Sweetness: Farmer Manoj Yadav's Luck Shines with Pear Cultivation

Raipur, July 15, 2026/ Manpat, a tourist destination famous as the Shimla of Chhattisgarh, is now emerging as a new center for agri-tourism. The favorable climate here and the welfare policies of the state government's horticulture department are paving the way for economic prosperity for local farmers. Shifting from traditional farming, progressive farmers here are now turning towards fruit orchards and writing new success stories. One such inspiring success story is that of Manoj Yadav, a farmer from the village of Barima in Manpat, who has earned a handsome profit by establishing a successful pear orchard in the village of Kudari Deeh (near Mehta Point).

*170 Fruit-Bearing Trees Established on Barren Land with Government Support*

Farmer Manoj Yadav stated that he obtained pear saplings from the Government Garden Nursery in Kamleshwarpur, Manpat, in the year 2017-18. He planted about 200 saplings on his 0.500-hectare land (plateau and fallow land). Although some saplings were lost due to natural causes, he currently has 170 fully fruit-bearing trees. Manoj credited the Horticulture Department for his success, mentioning that officials and staff from the Kamleshwarpur Horticulture Department regularly inspect the orchard and provide continuous technical guidance on aspects like fertilizer dosage and plant maintenance.

*Earned a Net Profit of 1.5 Lakh Despite Weather Challenges*

Despite hailstorms this year and a slight delay in market sales, Manoj Yadav's orchard produced approximately 2.5 truckloads (about 260 crates) of pears in bulk. The crop was sold in the wholesale market at an average of 100 to 110 crates per truckload at a rate of 500 rupees per crate, generating an income of about 1,30,000 rupees. Additionally, he earned 25 to 30 thousand rupees by selling fruits directly in the open market and to tourists. Thus, he received a net income of 1.5 lakh rupees this season. Manoj Yadav mentioned that during favorable weather conditions last year, the same orchard yielded him a bumper income of 2.5 to 3 lakh rupees.

*Kudari Deeh Becomes an Agri-Tourism Hotspot*

This orchard is no longer just a source of fruit production but has also become a major attraction for tourists. This beautiful location, known as Lalmati, offers a very picturesque view of the Raigarh region. Approximately 100 to 250 tourists visit daily to enjoy the natural beauty. Tourists not only buy fresh pears here at rates of 50 to 100 rupees per kg but also experience the thrill of picking fruits from the trees with their own hands. This direct engagement with tourists provides farmers with an excellent platform to sell their produce directly without intermediaries.

*Becomes an Example for Youth and Other Farmers*

Progressive farmer Manoj Yadav has appealed to the youth and farmers of the region to adopt horticulture of pear, litchi, and other fruit plants on their fallow, unused land, along with traditional farming. This allows for higher profits even on smaller areas, and due to proximity to tourist areas, additional income can be earned by selling crops directly to consumers.

The District Administration and the Horticulture Department are continuously striving to make farmers in tribal and rural areas self-reliant through orchard development, modern technical training, and advanced agricultural practices. Farmers like Manoj Yadav are living proof that with scientific guidance and hard work, horticulture can be transformed into a highly profitable business.