My name is Man Singh Tamang, and I am a 54-year-old resident of Nahar area. I have been living here with my family for over four decades, although I originally hail from the Sindhupalchowk district. Currently, my family consists of seven members, including my wife, two daughters, one son, daughter-in-law, and their two children. As the sole breadwinner of my family, I bear the responsibility of providing for them. While my son occasionally takes up labor work, it is not consistent.

In the past, I had the opportunity to work at the View Bhrikuti Hotel for six years, mainly involved in gardening and other tasks. After that, I joined a nursery in Kathmandu, which was owned by my relatives. It was during my time working at both the hotel and the nursery that I discovered my passion for gardening. In 2017, I was selected from Sindhupalchowk district to attend a two-week training program organized by the Ministry of Agriculture. This program brought together representatives from all 75 districts of Nepal and further nurtured my gardening skills while equipping me with valuable knowledge. Previously, I used to buy compost from stores, but now I have learned to make my own.