News » 09.07.2025 - India: Making the transition from teacher to an 11,000 square meter greenhouse rose grower

Meena Chandel, from the picturesque district of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh, has rewritten her life story. From being a dedicated school teacher for over a decade, she transitioned into a flourishing career in floriculture, joining forces with her husband to build a successful cut flower business. Today, their venture boasts an annual turnover of Rs 70 lakhs.

As she steps into the Global Farmer Business Network (GFBN), her remarkable journey inspires others seeking to make a similar shift from conventional professions to agriculture.

Meena Chandel spent 12 years shaping young minds as a high school teacher in her hometown of Bilaspur. Her professional life was steady, secure, and respected. But as she observed her husband's growing involvement in floriculture, she felt a deep-rooted desire to be part of something equally fulfilling, something that connected her more closely with the soil, the seasons, and nature's bounty.

Motivated by her husband's encouragement and his visible passion for growing flowers, Meena decided to leave her teaching career behind in 2015. It was not an easy decision, but one that she does not regret. "Watching my husband nurture plants and build something so beautiful and sustainable made me realize how agriculture, especially floriculture, can offer both personal and professional satisfaction," Meena shares.
 

Source: www.floraldaily.com

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