Tunnel farming involves erecting structures made of bamboo, steel pipes, or aluminum around plantations to form rows that are 4-5 feet wide and 3-12 feet tall. Plastic sheets are spread over the structures to create "tunnels" that trap heat and protect plants from cold and rain, tricking plants into flowering and fruiting earlier. Tunnel farms produce vegetables 2-3 months earlier than conventional farms, commanding higher prices. Tunnel farmers achieve 500% higher yields than conventional farmers through low-tech methods like mulching and providing vertical space for plant growth, applying 3-5 times more fertilizers. Total startup costs are 685,000 rupees and tunnel farming allows year-round vegetable production using 40% less