"Apple Man of India | Padma Shri Hariman Sharma | HRMN99 | Shudhtalkes Podcast" | EPI-20

🎙️ Shudhtalkes Episode 20 | Guest: Padma Shri Hariman Sharma | HRMN99 – Apple That Grows in 45°C Title: Apple Man of India | Padma Shri Hariman Sharma | HRMN99 | Episode 20 🌱 In this episode, we feature the legendary Hariman Sharma, a farmer-innovator from Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, who developed the HRMN99 apple variety that can grow in scorching temperatures up to 45°C – something the world once thought was impossible. From the slopes of Shimla to the heat of Rajasthan, his journey is a testament to how innovation, belief, and resilience can change Indian agriculture forever. 🌱 Hariman Sharma Apple Nursery — Contact & Location Location: Vill. Paniala, PO Kothi, Tehsil Ghumarwin, District Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh – 174021, India Facebook harimansharmaapplenursery Contact Details: Phone numbers: 70185‑20244, 94188‑67209, 98172‑84251 Email: [email protected] Website: harimansharmaapplenursery.com Opening Hours: Monday–Saturday, approximately 8 AM–5 PM local time #PadmaShri #HarimanSharma #HRMN99 #AppleManOfIndia #Shudhtalkes #FarmingInnovation #IndianYouth #GrassrootsHero #RuralInnovation #InspiringIndia 📌 Chapters & Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 04:38 – From Shimla to Rajasthan: The Apple Growing Journey 06:00 – Difficulties Faced While Growing Apples in Plains 07:00 – How He Got the Idea to Grow Apples in Hot Regions 09:30 – Low-Maintenance Apple Plants in Himachal 11:20 – Life After Receiving the Padma Shri Award 13:20 – Success Rate of the HRMN99 Apple Variety 15:37 – Youth Contribution in the Future of Farming 18:19 – A Tour of His Apple Nursery 33:51 – "If No One Stands With You, God Will" – His Belief 36:02 – How Life Changed After the Award (Beyond the Title) 37:02 – Staying Inside Rashtrapati Bhawan for 3 Days 41:02 – How You Can Get the HRMN99 Plant at Your Home 46:02 – Outro & Final Message