A growing number of young people in Bhojpur are staying in their villages or returning from foreign employment to pursue business and enterprise opportunities at home. Many are turning agriculture and livestock farming into commercial ventures, growing crops including cardamom, kiwi, avocado, walnut and chiraito, and raising goats.
Among them is Puskar, from Cholanti in Temkemaiyung Rural Municipality-5, who is engaged in farming and livestock activities. The shift reflects young people’s efforts to find income opportunities within their own villages.
Agriculture and livestock as village enterprises
Young entrepreneurs in Bhojpur are cultivating a range of crops and raising livestock as commercial activities. Their ventures include:
- Growing cardamom, kiwi, avocado, walnut and chiraito
- Raising goats
The trend is creating a path for young people to pursue livelihoods locally, whether they remain in their villages or return from work abroad.
