The Gharti couple planted 189 seedlings in the field and gave employment to 10 people.
Kathekhola Rural Municipality-7 Gum Bahadur Gharti and his wife Devi and Amar Bahadur Thapa of Resh village have started planting on contract after the fields of the village started to become barren.
After the 1,500 plants of the village became sterile, they took a contract for 3,266 rupees per plant and planted Chajopajo is arranged.
They arrange all the work from finding farmers to bringing seeds from the paddy field, but for that they have to provide money in advance.
Gharti couple not only earned 6 lakh 17 thousand 400 by planting 189 seedlings last June, they also gave employment to 10 people. Farmer Amar Bahadur also earned 6 lakh seven thousand 600 rupees by planting 186 seedlings in the same month.
He also arranged employment for 10 farmers for one month. The Ward Office has honored them after turning the field into greenery with a new concept. In addition, the ward has announced that they will be given a mini tailor as a gift to save money.
Honoring Paurkhi farmers at the ward office on Wednesday, ward president Prem Lamichhane said, 'The plan to plant fields in packages is exemplary. Landlords look for fields, they don't have to worry about food, water, oxen and tractors. If the amount is paid, the field is planted.'
