Gujarat Engineer Transforms Career with Natural Farming Initiative
Gujarat: Engineer quits high-paying IT job for natural farming
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Vikas Gamit, an engineer from Uteva village in Gujarat's Surat district, left his lucrative IT job in Bengaluru to pursue natural farming. His innovative 'jungle model' promotes chemical-free agriculture, earning him over ₹10 lakhs annually and inspiring local youth towards sustainable farming.
- 01Vikas Gamit returned to Uteva village in 2019, motivated by concerns over chemical farming.
- 02He established a 'jungle model' farm, cultivating crops without chemicals, reducing costs, and improving soil health.
- 03The Gujarat government provided financial assistance totaling ₹3,18,500 for his farming project.
- 04In addition to farming, Gamit runs a dairy unit producing branded desi ghee, contributing to his income.
- 05His success has made him a role model for youth and farmers, earning recognition from the South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Vikas Gamit, a young engineer from Uteva village in Surat district, Gujarat, made a bold career shift from a high-paying IT job in Bengaluru to natural farming. Concerned about the adverse effects of chemical farming, he returned home in 2019 to promote healthy, chemical-free agriculture. Gamit developed a 'jungle model' farm that cultivates various crops sustainably, significantly reducing costs and enhancing soil health. His initiative received substantial support from the Gujarat government, which provided subsidies totaling ₹3,18,500 for project development. Gamit's annual earnings have surpassed ₹10 lakhs, outpacing his previous corporate salary. Additionally, he has diversified his income by establishing a dairy unit that produces branded desi ghee. His success story has inspired many young people in the region to consider farming as a viable and modern profession focused on sustainability and health, earning him recognition as a Young Progressive Farmer from the South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Gamit's success in natural farming promotes sustainable agricultural practices in the region, encouraging local youth to pursue farming as a career.
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