How a YouTube Typo Led A Man from India to Pearl Farming Success

An accidental YouTube discovery steered Narendra Kumar Girwa towards freshwater pearl farming. Despite financial hardships and challenging climate conditions, he mastered the craft, generating substantial income. Today, he inspires and trains aspiring pearl farmers, and shares a detailed, step-by-step guide to successful pearl cultivation.

A decade ago, as Narendra Kumar Girwa scrolled through YouTube in search of videos on terrace farming, an inadvertent typo directed him to the intriguing world of pearl farming. This chance encounter piqued his curiosity.

An invaluable resource in his quest was the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) in Odisha. Here, Narendra found the training he needed to pursue his new passion. For a fee of Rs 6,000, he learned the nuances of pearl farming over a five-day course and gained insights into the delicate process of developing pearls within mussels.

Equipped with new knowledge and determination, Narendra ventured into the world of pearl farming in 2015. He purchased 500 mussels from Kerala and started freshwater pearl cultivation in this village.

SOURCE: https://thebetterindia.com/407083/bookseller-turns-freshwater-pearl-farming-earns-lakhs-shares-secret-tips/