High thyroid, 160 BP, metro life forces high-earning techie to leave IT job for farming. Today his BP is normal and he earns Rs 30 lakh per month

Striking the perfect work-life balance in this fast-paced corporate culture can be a Herculean task. Juggling hectic schedules, meeting strict deadlines and constantly being on your toes often takes a toll on your mental and physical health. Social media is replete with stories of individuals who quit well-paying jobs for a simpler and slower lifestyle, prioritising their wellness over diving deeper into the 9-5 circle. Jitender Mann, is one of them, whose inspiring story of becoming a farmer from a tech professional needs to be heard by many.

According to a report by The Better India, Jitender Mann was a committed employee at a reputed IT firm before he took up farming as his full-time job. In a conversation with the platform, the former techie admitted to being a “workaholic” in his early 20s, often working long hours, beyond midnight. But Jitender’s unconventional switch came in his 40s, when he was diagnosed with high blood pressure and severe joint pain. The cause? Daily metro commute and a prolonged period of sitting at the desk.

From corporate stress to thriving moringa farm

“I felt healthy, but once I started medication for high blood pressure, I realised I was not,” confessed Jitender Mann. But when his blood pressure shot up to a concerning 160, coupled with thyroid issues, he decided that it was a wake-up call and swore to make modifications in his daily routine. So, after 11 years of corporate service, Jitender took a leap of faith and returned to his ancestral home in Mehmudpur village in Sonipat, Haryana, with his wife, Sarla to practice moringa farming.


The idea of growing moringa first struck Jitender when he was living in New Delhi. What started as an experiment on his home terrace soon emerged to be a profitable venture, with the couple earning a whooping Rs 30 lakh per year by selling moringa powder in metro cities like Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad, reported Times of India. Their customer base also extends to the overseas markets such as the USA and the UAE. Jitender and Sarla’s brand is known as the Husband Wife Farm.

Building an organic moringa empire

The couple ensured soil fertility by refusing to use chemical fertilisers or pesticides and instead invested in a state-of-the-art drying setup, retaining the nutritional properties of the moringa leaves. According to Jitender Mann’s wife, Sarla, one acre of land produces about 1,000 kg of dry powder and by selling a 200-gram packet of moringa powder, they earn an impressive Rs 650. That being said, they make sales of Rs 3.5 lakh per month and Rs 10 lakh per acre every season on an average.

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As per Jitender Mann and Sarla’s official website, Husband Wife Farm, the other organic products include neem and turmeric powder, wood chips, as well as kalonji, triphala and curcumin capsules.

Benefits of moringa

Moringa oleifera, indigenous to northern India, has long been a part of traditional healing systems, especially in herbal practices due to its innumerable health benefits and therapeutic potential. From its leaves and seed pods to its bark, nearly every component of the plant can be utilised as a food source or as a natural remedy. Its versatility and longstanding cultural relevance have earned it a respected place in holistic health traditions.

As per Healthline, moringa is also a great source of vitamins and minerals, including protein, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and A, iron and magnesium. Infused with antioxidant properties moringa can reduce oxidative stress, associated with chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. It helps to lower blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation and cholesterol.