4 NOVEMBER2023VOL 2 · ISSUE 5 - 2 · NOVEMBER, 2023Office Editorial Queries editor@womenentrepreneurindia.comAdvertising QueriesMadhusmita Sahusales@womenentrepreneurindia.comBangaloreTel 080 46441103 To subscribeVisit www.womenentrepreneurindia.com/subscribe or send email to: subscription@womenentrepreneurindia.comMagazine Price is Rs 150 per issue GM Sales & MarketingShashi RanjanMagendran PerumalCirculation ManagerEditorial TeamAssistant EditorNavyasri C. N.,P. TejaswiniRoshan Akthar ABramhanapalli Nalini Hima P. M.Siliconmedia Technologies Pvt. Ltd.No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugheshpalya, Bangalore-560017Antony Arnold FHari Sankar PGirisha MSenior DesignerDesigners PublisherManaging EditorAlok ChaturvediRachita SharmaPrinted and published by Alok Chaturvedi on Behalf of Silicon Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Printed at Precision Fototype Services at Sri Sabari Shopping Complex, 24 Residency Road Bangalore-560025 and Published at No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore-560017.Copyright © 2023 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 NoteRapid Growth & Evolution of 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 Entrepreneur India magazine introduces you to a few such prolific women leaders from the agriculture sector. In this magazine edition meet Lokita Patel, Co-Founder, Farmivore. She is a trailblazing entrepreneur, who has embarked on an unconventional journey of innovative hydroponic farming to bring quality ingredients to restaurants. She envisioned Farmivore as a solution to supply top-quality produce to local restaurants, aiming to elevate the food scene in Chennai to match the standards found in the North.Next up is Rekha Chandak, CEO, Gropure Organic Farm. Rekha she has been at the helm since its inception, driving the organization's mission to empower farmers and make organic food accessible to all. Her work aligns perfectly with the vision of a healthier and more sustainable future, making her a true inspiration in the realm of Organic Farming.Another worthy name to be a part of the list is Reshma Vanarse Chainani, CEO of Reshmika Minerals & Chemicals, is a powerful force accelerating the agrochemicals manufacturing space in India through her company, applying her extensive leadership skills. Bhumika Aggarwal, Founder, FEBC Group is another woman leader redefining the agriculture sector. She is a luminary and a visionary entrepreneur. As the force behind a pioneering horticulture agritech platform, with a strategic mindset and passion for innovation, she bridges industry gaps, provides sustainable solutions, and beyond her tangible achievements, her entrepreneurial journey serves as a beacon of inspiration, lighting the way for budding innovators and business leaders across generations.Read more about these women leaders and their contributions to India's agriculture sector.Do let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor rachita@womenentrepreneurindia.com
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