Apples empowering Jumla women August 31, 2016 23:25 PM , DB Buda JUMLA, Aug 31: Last year, Rama Bhandari, a local of Patmara VDC in Jumla district, produced 900 kg of apples and earned Rs 450,000. That money enabled her to pay for her children's education and purchase kitchen necessities like salt and oil throughout the year. Her production is even greater this year. “Not just the production, prices of apples has also improved. I'm confident that my earning this year will be at least Rs 500,000,” she said. At present, apples fetch Rs 60 per kg when sold right in the farm. Likewise, Rupkali Bista of the same village has already earned Rs 200,000 this year alone. “If our apple farms give better yield, than there is no need to rely on our husband for household expenses. A strong will and hard work is all that's needed for apple farming,” said Rupkali. Rama and Rupkali are only representative cases. There are many women like them in the distr...