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The Better India • 28th April 2026

Why This Agribusiness Graduate Left the US to Build a Farmer-First Makhana Brand in Bihar

Pratibha Bondia Kheria started Pearl Mithila Makhana in Darbhanga, Bihar, to ensure makhana farmers are getting a justified price for the makhana they source.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Meet the Entrepreneur Helping Women in Ladakh Reclaim Barley Farming

Barley is a core ingredient in the Ladakhi cuisine. From thukpa to tsampa to skyu, it features in many dishes. But it was once at the brink of erasure. Here’s how Siachen Naturals ensures its legacy is preserved.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Meet The 'Eco Village Lady' of India Who Uses Solar Energy to Power Villages in Ladakh

After surviving Ladakh’s devastating 2010 floods, Neha Upadhyay returned to build sustainable eco-villages. Through Guna Organics, she has trained thousands of women farmers, introduced solar technology, and boosted rural incomes.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

IIM Grad’s Hydroponics Startup Helps 5000 Farmers Earn More; Wins Rs 65 Lakh Grant

The brainchild of IIM graduate Gaurav Narang, CityGreens is a startup helping farmers adopt hydroponics technology and increase their yield up to 12 times more.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Couple Turn Barren Land into Organic Paradise With Aloe, Moringa; Help Farmers Earn

Business school graduate Sudhanshu Sharma returned from London and turned a barren land into a beautiful organic farm with his wife Susmita Roy. They run Jaivik Jeevan to deliver organic supplies across India, as well as help farmers earn.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Okra Chips to Chikoo Candies: Mom-Daughter Help Farmers Earn With Dehydrated Veggies

Keerthi Priya and her mother, Odapalli Vijaya Laxmi, started Nurture Fields to curb the problem of food wastage in India. Here’s how they are empowering women in Telangana with their initiative.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

‘Farmer Suicides Are Personal’: Engineer Left US to Help Farmers Earn with Mobile Mandis

Appalled by the news of farmer suicides in India, engineer Ramesh Biswal left life in the US to return to his hometown in Odisha and launch Villa Mart, or mobile marketplaces where farmers can sell their produce and earn fair prices.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

"Bring Back The Old": MBA Grad's Millet Biz Earns Rs 2 Crore, Empowers 100s of Farmers

When Somashekar Pogula's father passed away in 2013, it left a deep impact on him. In a bid to do something that would enable people to eat right and help farmers earn better, he started Adithi Millets in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Engineer's Biofertiliser Helps Farmers Cut Costs by 50%, Earns Him Over Rs 1 Crore

Akshay Shrivastav, a chemical engineer, launched 'Navyakosh', a unique fertiliser rich in microbes that can help farmers increase their productivity. He started his company, LCB Fertilizers, in his backyard during the COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdown.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Meet the 36-YO Techie Creating ‘Oxygen Parks’ Across Rajasthan

Ajit Singh, a software engineer, was moved by the news of the drought in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. His concept of ‘oxygen parks’, areas of concentrated tree plantation, is an attempt to help the land heal.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

How a Simple Solar Device Can Help a Woman Farmer in Maharashtra Become a Business Owner

The Better India, in collaboration with Mann Deshi Foundation, wants to ensure women in Maharashtra’s most vulnerable villages get access to solar dehydrators, which will help them process the harvested fruits to avoid post-harvest crop spoilage.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Ex-Techie Turns 11 Acres of Barren Land Into a Self-Sustaining Food Forest Near Hyderabad

What happens when sustainable farming and mindful living come together? The result is GreenAcres, which lets you plan vacations that reconnect you with the land through food, conservation, and simple, intentional living.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Choosing Farming Over Engineering, a Young Goan Revives 34 Acres With Bees and Organic Veggies

In Goa’s Mollem, the Naik family transformed 34 acres of barren land into RasRaj Goa Farms — a thriving model of organic, chemical-free farming. You can now experience this award-winning farm firsthand by booking your stay and farm tour.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Faujis Turned Founders: Meet Retired Soldiers Rebuilding Their Lives as Entrepreneurs

After years of serving the nation, many retired army personnel face uncertainty about what comes next. This inspiring initiative is changing that—by equipping veterans with the tools, mentorship, and confidence to become entrepreneurs. From farming to oil processing, these faujis are finding new purpose—as founders.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

'How I Started a Farmstay With 2000 Alphonso Mango Trees'

Ganesh Ashok Ranade transitioned from being a commerce graduate to a dedicated organic farmer, creating a 40-acre agro-tourism haven in Ratnagiri. The homestay offers guests a hands-on farming experience and a taste of authentic farm life.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

'From a Tamarind Tree to a Forest': 2 Brothers Live Dad's Dream, Turn Barren Land into Gold

Keyur and Nishit Barad wanted to name their estate after something that is integral to the very existence of life on this planet. 'The Chlorophyll Estate' is an ode to this and sustainable farming practices.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Goa’s ‘Saladbaba’ Turned His Adoptive Parents’ Organic Farm into a Multicrore Empire

Ambrosia Organic Farm in Goa started out as a tiny venture. Today it spans 135 acres and has an yearly turnover of Rs 22 crore, all thanks to the efforts of 34-year-old Janardan Khorate, who was given charge of the farm by his adoptive parents from London.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Woman Grows Black Wheat & ‘Sarpagandha’ On Unique Organic Farm, Uplifts Village Women

Using organic farming to empower women, Reeva Sood grows ashwagandha, sarpagandha, black wheat, stevia, lemongrass and more on her unique farm in Una, Himachal Pradesh.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Couple Left Mumbai to Empower 1000 Tribal Families Using Jamuns, Built Multi-Crore Biz

Rajesh and Pooja Oza shared a vision to help tribal communities in Rajasthan get a better deal for their produce. Today, their ventures Jovaki and Tribalveda are training women in jamun fruit processing.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Father-Son Duo’s Simple Idea Could Help Organic Farmers Earn Up To 194% More

Father son duo Sarbjit and Arshdeep Bahga run Bahga Farms, wherein they have decided to implement a simple farming technique that could reduce dependency on chemicals, increase yield, and help other farmers earn more.