Betel leaf farmers in Mahoba, India are experiencing severe crop losses due to extreme weather conditions, with the unique Mahoba Desawari Pan variety suffering 80% damage. The sensitive crop, valuable for its fragrance and high price, has seen declining yields and reduced farmer numbers, with 95% less cultivation area compared to 2000. Rising costs of cultivation and falling prices of the product have further diminished profitability. Despite efforts, including obtaining a Geographical Indication tag in 2021 and government schemes like the Paan Protsahan Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, farmers have not found relief. Experts recommend promoting value-added products made from the pan to improve farmers' income and suggest that the demand for oil extracted from the pan could help. Urgent measures are necessary to prevent the extinction of the Desawari variety.