Sri Arun Nath, a practicing farmer of village Bongara, after undergoing training at KVK, Kamrup started growing economic flowers on commercial basis. Under the constant guidance of KVK, Kamrup, Sri Nath upgraded his floral unit to full fledged commercial nursery viz “Sankardev Nursery”. Sri Nath submitted a project proposal on nursery prepared by us to Department of Agriculture, Govt of Assam for financial assistance and subsequently he has been granted Rs. 3,00,000.00 for further development of his nursery. His present average income is Rs. 15,000/- per month.

Sri Hiranya Nath, Village Balipara, Sipajhar, District Darrang was inspired by KVK, Kamrup and HRS Kahikuchi. He attended a few trainings on “Nursery Management” and “Horticulture Development” conducted by KVK, Kamrup during 2002, as a result immense motivation came on his way. In the beginning he started his nursery in a small area (0.13 ha) named “Florica” during 2002 under the supervision of KVK, Kamrup. The technical knowledge gained from the training and demonstration inspired him to submit a scheme on nursery production to the department of agriculture, Govt of Assam, for financial assisatance. Subsequently he was granted (as subsidy) an amount of Rs. 2,00,000/- under MM-I for improvement and expansion of his nursery. Presently his small nursery attain the status of a big nursery and monthly average income is Rs. 20,000/- from an area of 0.67 ha of land. On an average five daily labourers are being engaged in the nursery throughout the year.
More than four farmers have been inspired by Sri Nath to adopt the nursery as a means of livelihood by producing different types of flowers, foliage, seeds etc. In addition, four SHG are being engaged in the production of different flowers and foliage under the direct supervision of Sri Nath. He has been able to organize a one-month (17 Aug to 16 Sept 2006) training programme on “Nursery Establishment and Management” in association with KVK and HRS, Kahikuchi under his own banner “FLORICA NURSERY”.

Sri Sankar Nath, an unemployed educated youth of Borka village started a small nursery during 2002 after taking training at KVK, Kamrup. Now he is able to earn his livelihood out of his nursery. Sri Nath submitted a project proposal on nursery prepared by us to the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam for financial assistance during March 2003. After proper verification by the officers of the state department of Agriculture, Govt of Assam, he has already been granted (as subsidy) Rs. 4, 00,000.00 under Mini Mission - I for further development of his nursery. His monthly income from the nursery was Rs. 2500.00 during 2003. Presently he is able to increase his income up to Rs. 5,000/- per month.

Sri Dhiraj Kanti Choudhury of Balagaon of Rangia participated in the training on “Raising and Management of Commercial Nurseries” organized by KVK, Kamrup. Mr. Choudhury was immensely inspired by the training and as a result he made up his mind to set up a small nursery (0.4 ha) in his own land with various ornamental and flower plants including some seasonal flowers. He is giving expertise service in grafting and layering to some of the interested farmers of his locality. Presently his monthly income is about Rs. 3,000/- to 3,500/-.

Md. Abul Kashem Azad of Chaygaon, Kamrup district participated in the training on “Raising and Management of Commercial Nursery” organized by KVK, Kamrup. After enriching his knowledge on nursery management, he raised a small nursery in an area of 0.4 ha. Presently his monthly average income is Rs. 3,000/- and this much of income is generated mostly by selling different kinds of ornamentals (viz. Crotons, Bougainvillea, Polialthia, Thuja etc.), fruit crops (Mango, Olive, Coconut, Arecanut) and forest trees (Teak, Aceassia, Neem etc.). Md. Kashem has been able to get a grant of Rs. 3,00,000.00 from the Govt of Assam under Mini Mission II for further development of his nursery.

Sri Bimal Deka of Rangia started cultivation of Tuberose on commercial basis in an area of 0.09 ha under the guidance of KVK, Kamrup. Afterwards Sri Deka undergone training on commercial floriculture organized by KVK, Kamrup. Now he has expanded his floriculture unit with some new introduction apart from cultivating tuberose to an area of 0.4 ha. His present monthly average income is Rs. 15,000/-.

Sri Bhagirath Rabha S/O Sri Puranjaoy Rabha of village Dhangar gaon, P.O. Dhangar gaon under Rampur block started commercial cultivation of banana, variety Malbhog, on an area of 1.2 ha under direct supervision of KVK, Kamrup during April, 2007. Sri Rabha earned an amount of Rs. 1.5 lakh from his banana garden till August, 2008. Being inspired by the success of Mr. Rabha, 10 youths from different localities had started planting Malbhog banana on commercial basis.

Sri Prafulla Talukdar of village Rani, under Rani Block of Kamrup district has undergone training on “Commercial Rearing of Broiler” organized at KVK, Kamrup. After taking training on Commercial Broiler Farming, Sri Talukdar started Broiler farming on commercial basis with the strength of 3000 Broiler birds during 2006. Presently his average income is about Rs. 15,000/- per month.

Sri Pankaj Kalita S/O Sri Jali Ram Kalita, of Gasbari Village, (Silkijar), Kamrup attended an off campus training on IFS organized by KVK, Kamrup. Subsequently, he has raised an IFS model under the guidance of KVK, Kamrup. Presently his farm strength is Pig 6 nos. (Hampshire), Broiler birds 500 nos. and a Fishery unit. The piglets of 2 - 4 months age are sold in market at the rate of Rs 1,200/- in each. At present his average monthly income is around Rs. 8,000/- generated by selling piglets, broilers and fishes from the above mentioned three units.

Sri Lankeswar Barman, S/O Sri Amrit Barman of village Karara (Garvitar) P.O. Tarani of Kamrup district started production of vermicompost since 1993 with little success. Afterwards, Sri Barman had undergone training on commercial production of vermicompost organized by KVK, Kamrup during February, 2006. Now, he is able to produce vermicompost on commercial basis. During 2006 - 2007, his total income was Rs. 55,000/- . This much of income was generated mostly by selling earthworm species and vermicompost. Surprisingly, till 2006, his entire 10 bighas of cultivable land owned by his father was leased to a local landlord and during early part of 2007, Sri Barman returned the entire money with interest from his earnings and cultivated himself the entire land.

Ms. Saroj Jaradhara daughter of Shri Dambaru Jaradhara, P.O. – Zoo Road, Dist.- Kamrup attended various training programmes organized by KVK, Kamrup. She is very much inspired by the knowledge acquired during the training programmes and developed interest in activities like making soft toys, dyeing and designing etc. Presently, she has started a production unit at her residence. She regularly participates in various exhibitions organized by Panchayat &.Rural Development, Assam and NEDFi, Guwahati. Ms. Jaradhara who earns around Rs. 8,000/- per month is a good example of a successful entrepreneur.

Ms Dipika Boro, D/O Late B. Boro, Village Sajanpara, P.O. Rani, District – Kamrup, participated in the training programmes organized by KVK, Kamrup. Ms. Boro is very much inspired by the KVK and has started a tailoring unit in her village, Sajanpara, Rani in the year, 2005 under the guidance of KVK. In her tailoring unit she stitches garments mostly for infants, children and ladies. In addition, she has created provisions for dying and printing of cloth, making designs with fabric colour, tie and dye etc. in her tailoring unit. Recently she has started to impart training of garment making for interested local youths.
Ms. Boro is the only lady in the entire block for developing entrepreneurship and is a good example for new generation. Her average monthly income from the tailoring unit is Rs. 4,000/- to Rs. 4,500/- (Rupees Four thousand to Rupees Four thousand five hundred) only.

Ms. Padmawati Baruah, W/o Sri Dwijen Baruah, village Gorol (Baruapara), P.O. Bhattapara, District Kamrup, participated in the training programmes organized by KVK, Kamrup. Ms. Baruah is very much inspired by the KVK and has started a weaving unit specially on Eri silk. The produced materials are mainly Eri swalls and dress materials. Now she is commercially producing Mekhla-Sadar, Swalls, dress materials and selling them at the block level. Her average monthly income from the weaving unit is Rs 4,000/-