Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Tech-Savvy Youths Revolutionize Farming in Sualkuchi
Four smart young farmers in Sualkuchi are growing yummy vegetables in a special way that saves water and helps the environment.
They use a big, climate-controlled room with special water and nutrients instead of soil.
Their veggies are super popular in Guwahati, and they want to help other farmers do the same thing.
It's like a magical garden for healthy food!
Four youths started Studio Greens to promote sustainable farming in Northeast India
They use climate-controlled polyhouses and hydroponics to grow exotic crops and herbs
Water usage is 90% less than traditional farming, supporting a cleaner and greener future
Produce is supplied to hotels and restaurants in Guwahati, with plans to reach every household
The group aims to help farmers grow fresh, pesticide-free vegetables without harming the environment
- Who
- Hemanga Baishya, Bikram Basumatary, Pabitra Kumar Baishya, and Pragyan Jyoti Goswami
- What
- Started Studio Greens to promote sustainable farming using hydroponics and polyhouses
- When
- 2024-25
- Where
- Sualkuchi, Assam
- Why
- To reduce environmental impact, minimize transportation needs, and mitigate climate crisis
Proponents of Soilless Farming
Skeptics of High-Tech Farming
Environmental Impact
Proponents of Soilless Farming
Reduces water usage and environmental impact
Skeptics of High-Tech Farming
High initial investment and dependency on technology
Accessibility
Proponents of Soilless Farming
Plans to help other farmers adopt the method
Skeptics of High-Tech Farming
May not be feasible for small-scale farmers due to high costs
- Farming Method
- Hydroponics and climate-controlled polyhouses
- Water Savings
- 90% compared to traditional farming
- Crops Grown
- Exotic vegetables and herbs like basil, bokchoi, lettuce, etc.
- Supply
- Hotels and restaurants in Guwahati, with plans to reach every household
- Funding
- Rs 1.35 crore loan from Punjab and Sind Bank, Rs 15.0 lakh subsidy for solar cold storage