A young farmer from Surat switched to natural farming after losing his father to cancer and now cultivates more than 50 banana varieties without chemical fertilisers. Kalpesh Patel says his eco-friendly farming methods have boosted production and helped him earn Rs 10-12 lakh annually

Nitin Nabin will begin a three-day visit to Dehradun from May 28, during which he will attend key organisational meetings, interact with party leaders and public representatives, and participate in outreach programmes. He is also scheduled to visit Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple