Karnataka man quits govt job to pursue his passion for farming

Ex-constable Sharangouda Patil who quit his job as a police constable in 2014, has become a true inspiration for everyone. Sharangouda gave up his government job intending to follow his passion for farming. Patil is now into farming and oil mill business in Kalaburagi district's Nandikoor village in Karnataka. 

The 32-year-old Patil lives in Nandikoor village in Kalaburagi district. He quit his job as a constable in 2014 and started with oil mill business and flower farming.

"I am a post-graduate in masters of arts. I worked as a constable for three years in Bengaluru, but then I lost interest and I quit my job in 2014. Then I started pursuing farming. I also produce organic oil for everyone and am getting good marketing responses for both farming and oil mill business. I earn double income now as compared to my previous job," said Patil while speaking to a news agency.

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Villagers Proud of Patil

"I feel so peaceful when I work for myself and others as well. I would like to convey a message to the youth that they should not get upset in case they do not get a job. They should go for a job or business that makes them happy," he added.
Along with farming, Patil produces two kinds of organic oils for the villagers to keep them away from unhealthy edible oil.
"Patil is a well-educated man. In 2014 he joined as a police constable. Three years later, I don't know what changed his mind. He quit his job and came back to his village to pursue farming. Villagers urged him not to leave his job as everyone does not get that kind of job," village resident Pawan Kumar was quoted as saying.

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Pawan Kumar further said, "He first tried growing flowers on one-acre land which bloomed successfully. Encouraged by Patil, a lot of farmers tried their hands at flower farming. Patil also runs an oil mill business. He produces two kinds of oils which are completely pure and chemical-free. People run behind a government job, but Patil has set a unique example by leaving his job to pursue farming."

He also spoke about how Patil has not only become a true inspiration for other farmers and youth in the village, but he has also provided the people of Nandikoor village with employment opportunities.

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(With inputs from ANI)