PM Modi lauds Odisha farmer on Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Sundargarh farmer Hirod Patel's innovative integrated vertical farming system in his Mann Ki Baat address. Patel transitioned from traditional paddy cultivation to a model integrating vegetable creepers, fruit trees, and pisciculture over a pond, optimizing land and water use for increased income. This sustainable approach has attracted visitors from across the region.