In Kalahandi's Dharmagarh area, sugarcane and jaggery production are vital to the rural economy. Despite high demand for local jaggery varieties, farmers suffer due to a lack of proper markets, mandis, and branding. This allows traders from neighboring Chhattisgarh to buy jaggery at low prices and reap huge profits. Farmers are earning around 60-70 rupees per kg, but systemic improvements like processing units and government marketing are needed to boost local income and employment. https://sambad.in/state/he-great-potential-of-the-rural-economy-12012189 #creator program