4 AUGUST2024VOL 4 · ISSUE 1 - 8 ·AUGUST, 2024Office Editorial Queries editor@womenentrepreneursreview.comAdvertising QueriesPriyanka sales@womenentrepreneursreview.comBangaloreTel 080 46441103 To subscribeVisit www.womenentrepreneursreview.com/subscribe or send email to: subscription@womenentrepreneursreview.comMagazine Price is Rs 150 per issue GM Sales & MarketingShashi RanjanMagendran PerumalCirculation ManagerEditorial TeamRoshan Akthar ABramhanapalli Nalini Viswanathan A.Siliconmedia Technologies Pvt. Ltd.No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugheshpalya, Bangalore-560017Antony Arnold FMadushmita SahooGirisha MSenior DesignerDesigners PublisherManaging EditorAlok ChaturvediRachita SharmaPrinted and published by Alok Chaturvedi on Behalf of Silicon Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Printed at Executive Prints - 113/7, Ground floor, Old madras road, Halasuru, Bangalore 560008 and Published at No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore-560017.Copyright © 2024 Silicon Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher.Editor's NoteCultivating Growth: Women Leaders Acing the Indian Agriculture SectorAgriculture is India's backbone. Not only does it provide sustenance to the entire nation but also employs a large majority of Indians. The sector has experienced rapid growth at an average of 4.6 per cent over the last six years informed the Economic Survey 2022-23. The data also highlighted how India's agriculture sector and its allied activities sector contributed towards country's overall growth, development and food security. India is also known for exporting agricultural produce to other nations, with export value touching US $50.2 billion in 2021-22. The Indian agricultural sector is also aligning with tech trends and needs of modern India. Not only is agritech emerging as a burgeoning industry but India also has the highest number of organic farmers in the world. Indian agri entrepreneurs and farmers are giving ample importance to growing organic and natural produce that is chemical and pesticide. The emphasis is also on improving soil health and reducing environmentally pollution to ensure sustainable agricultural practices take the lead. Women entrepreneurs are at the forefront of this evolution. The current edition of Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine introduces you to a few such prolific women leaders from the agriculture sector. Dr. Sunila Kumari, Founder, Dragon Flora Farms is one such woman. Dr. Sunila is a pioneering agricultural entrepreneur. With a PhD in Horticulture and expertise in sustainable farming, she has revolutionized dragon fruit cultivation in India. Her innovative approach and dedication to empowering farmers have significantly impacted the agricultural landscape.We also introduce readers to the success story of Avanee Jain, Co-Founder, Upaj Farm. Avanee is a seasoned expert with a unique business venture that encourages people to embrace organic farming and Permaculture practices and other revolutionary agricultural methods. Through her company, Upaj Farms, she extends her services to promote sustainable farming practices, fostering a deep connection between urban dwellers and nature.Read more about these women leaders and the impact they are creating on the Indian agricultural landscape.Do let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor rachita@womenentrepreneursreview.com
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