At 15, Assam farmer Tileswar Handique earned Rs 6 a day; then, bananas sold for Rs 24 changed his life
dharasuta
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Tileswar Handique's remarkable journey began at the age of 15, working as a daily-wage labourer in Assam. A pivotal moment during a banana sale prompted him to shift towards agriculture, where he now enjoys a successful farm generating up to Rs 80 lakh a year. Passionate about sustainability, Handique practices natural farming and nurtures traditional crops while empowering others through training sessions and exhibitions, paving the way for community growth.
