<span style="color: #222222;">In Maharashtra, the predominantly tribal areas of Jawhar and Mokhada are  known for issues such as malnutrition among children, unemployment and illiteracy, among others. As part of traditional farming, the farmers have been engaged in producing Paddy and Ragi or the foxtail millet. Moving away from producing these crops, the farmers have now started cultivating strawberry, which is mainly grown in Mahabaleshwar, a famous hill station in the state. With cultivation of strawberry, Jawhar has earned the tag of being called as mini-Mahabaleshwar.  <br />''<br />''Farmers now in Jawhar are engaging in the cultivation of strawberries with the help of the Department of Agriculture of the state government. The production of this new crop in these tribal areas has helped in providing jobs to people, resulting in reverse migration. On an experimental basis, about 86 farmers in Jawhar and Mokhada talukas have planted strawberries on 11 acres of land drawing huge profit. Many measures were taken by the government to prevent migration, unemployment and malnutrition in Jawhar and Mokhada.<br />''<br />''Moreover, as no disease has been detected on these strawberries,  the Department of Agriculture intends to convert this experimental cultivation to commercial farming from next year. The villagers are hopeful that strawberry farming will fetch them good returns henceforth and will also help them in overcoming issues of unemployment, illiteracy and malnutrition. </span>