Custodian Farmer Detail

Chhote Lal Kashyap, is a mango orchardist belongs to Village Gopramau, District Lucknow, (Uttar Pradesh). Chhote Lal Kashyap, is an owner of mango orchard of an area of approximate 2 hectare. Average age of his orchard is about 40 years. 3 commercial and 135 non-commercial varieties have been planted by Chhote Lal Kashyap in his orchard for different purposes. The total commercial varieties in his orchard are 3 out of which Dashehari, Beeju Desi, Desi Dashehari, Desi Chausa and Gola are the important varieties. Besides these commercial varieties, 135 non-commercial varieties have also been sustaining in his orchard. Because of its fascinated from mango farmers of the area and established mango orchard, source of income, genetically diverse varietal collection of trees provides major support for family and to increase his source of income, he collected different mango varieties from Malihabad . He is also serving society by sharing all his varieties to the surrounding areas. He is earning about Rs 50000-100000/- from his non-commercial varieties. He requires expects a tube well in his orchard and financial help to maintain diversity to conserve his green wealth and ultimately to maintain & enhance his source of income. He is very hopeful for the future of his orchard, and expects that the next generation will take interest in conservation of existing varieties and also to bring more important variety in his orchard.