His success improved his family's economic and social status and inspired other villagers to adopt NHM schemes. Today, many farmers in Dhowatikra are exploring opportunities under NHM with active organizational support.
Banta Hazam, a village in Ranchi district, has around 550 households and a population of 2,762. Farmers face irrigation challenges, relying entirely on the monsoon for their crops, mainly paddy, seasonal vegetables, oilseeds, and pulses. Most farmers own small or marginal farmland.