• About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • DMCA
  • Privacy Policy
  • Follow on Google News
Friday, September 22, 2023
  • Login
Country First
  • Home
  • India
    • National
    • State News
  • World
  • Business
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
    • Health & Fitness
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Travel
    • Food
    • Photography
  • Tech
    • App News
    • Gadgets
  • Auto
  • Others
    • Sports
    • Agriculture
    • Science
    • Astrology
    • Finance/Money
    • Press Release
    • Religion
    • Social Work
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • India
    • National
    • State News
  • World
  • Business
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
    • Health & Fitness
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Travel
    • Food
    • Photography
  • Tech
    • App News
    • Gadgets
  • Auto
  • Others
    • Sports
    • Agriculture
    • Science
    • Astrology
    • Finance/Money
    • Press Release
    • Religion
    • Social Work
No Result
View All Result
Country First
No Result
View All Result

Prime Minister Modi appreciates Barwani startup Farmkart

Country First by Country First
October 28, 2020
in Agriculture
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

PM appreciates the agritech startup for its innovative solutions and efforts during lockdown

Barwani (Madhya Pradesh) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the innovative technology solutions and lockdown initiatives of agritech innovation startup Farmkart in the 70th edition of Mann ki Baat.

In his address PM Narendra Modi said, “With the advent of new possibilities in the agriculture sector our youth is also associating with it in large numbers. In Barwani Madhya Pradesh, Atul Patidar has digitally connected 4,000 farmers of his area. Through e-platform Farmkart of Atul Patidar, these farmers are getting home delivery of many agricultural materials such as fertilizer, seeds pesticides, fungicides that means that farmers are getting the things required at their doorsteps. On this platform, modern agricultural equipment are also available on rent. Even during lockdown, thousands of packets were delivered to farmers through this digital platform which included cotton seeds and vegetables. Atul and his team are also making farmers technically aware by teaching them online payment and purchase.”

You might also like

Getfarms: Trailblazing Agriculture Transformation and Unveiling Exciting Greener Tomorrow

Getfarms: Trailblazing Agriculture Transformation and Unveiling Exciting Greener Tomorrow

September 16, 2023
Agrizone: Empowering Indian Farmers with Cutting-Edge Agricultural Solutions

Agrizone: Empowering Indian Farmers with Cutting-Edge Agricultural Solutions

July 29, 2023

Farmkart’s founder and CEO Atul Patidar has a farming background. He started Farmkart in association with his friends from Canada. Before starting Farmkart,  Atul Patidar completed four post graduate degrees from the top global universities and worked for renowned companies such as Samsung, Ford etc.

On appreciation of Farmkart from the PM, Atul Patidar said, “Words of appreciation from Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi matter a lot for us.  I am thankful to the PM for the same. The Mann ki Baat address has boosted our confidence and energy.  This will encourage us to put more efforts in bringing a positive impact in the life of farmers.”

Currently, Farmkart distributes more than 700 agri-products from famous global and domestic brands such as YARA fertilisers, BASF, Valagro etc.

Recently, the company launched an e-commerce app which is the country’s first comprehensive platform for agriculture products. The agriculture products offered include seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation equipment from renowned companies.

Currently, around 15,000 farmers from 1,200 locations are getting the benefits of Farmkart’s products and services.

Farmkart’s long-term goal is to bring every farmer online. To fulfill this dream, the company is planning a nationwide expansion by the end of 2021.  The company plans to cover 100,000 locations in India in the coming year.

The expansion also includes creating employment especially in the rural areas.

“We are looking for young and educated professionals who want to explore the opportunities of working in rural India. The company is participating in campus placements of top institutes such as IIM and Symbiosis for the same,” said Anup Mandloi, Chairman, Farmkart.

The expansion plans also include increasing the scope of its agri-consultancy service Agri-Nidan. The company plans to launch a separate app for Agri-Nidan. This will democratise agri-consultancy service as farmers would be able to take advice from renowned agronomists and agriculture experts from across the globe.

The company also plans to launch a separate app for Ren4Farm. This platform helps farmers rent agri-equipment from certified suppliers.

Farmkart aims to simplify the lives of farmers throughout the country so that the farmers get the actual reward of their hard work.

The company is headquartered in Barwani with its strategy team in Toronto Canada.

Previous Post

A humble initiative by Sneha & Raj diamonds is helping businesses scale up through TIP-The Influence Pro

Next Post

WPSaviour- The Messiah for all WordPress conundrums

Country First

Country First

Related Posts

Getfarms: Trailblazing Agriculture Transformation and Unveiling Exciting Greener Tomorrow

Getfarms: Trailblazing Agriculture Transformation and Unveiling Exciting Greener Tomorrow

by Country First
September 16, 2023
0

Getfarms, a pioneering agricultural firm, is at the forefront of transforming the farming industry with its innovative offerings. We provide...

Agrizone: Empowering Indian Farmers with Cutting-Edge Agricultural Solutions

Agrizone: Empowering Indian Farmers with Cutting-Edge Agricultural Solutions

by Country First
July 29, 2023
0

In the heart of India's agrarian landscape, a company is quietly revolutionizing the farming industry with its innovative range of...

UNDP India partners with Absolute to further sustainable agriculture practices under the government’s (PMYBY) scheme

UNDP India partners with Absolute to further sustainable agriculture practices under the government’s (PMYBY) scheme

by Country First
July 17, 2023
0

The partnership will promote innovation and digitalization of PMFBY and strengthen risk financing for a resilient farm sector in India....

BALCO transforming the lives of farmers in the vicinity

BALCO transforming the lives of farmers in the vicinity

by Country First
July 28, 2022
0

The project ‘Mor Jal Mor Maati’ touches the lives of more than 2000 farmers in the vicinity. BALCO is empowering...

Next Post

WPSaviour- The Messiah for all WordPress conundrums

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Post

Entrepreneur Mohammad Abdallah aka DJ Moe Abdallah from Amman, Jordan giving hard competition to the Best DJs of Middle East

Entrepreneur Mohammad Abdallah aka DJ Moe Abdallah from Amman, Jordan giving hard competition to the Best DJs of Middle East

April 19, 2022

Commerce Ministry’s New Logistics Policy welcomed by industry leaders like OSL Group MD Mahimananda Mishra

April 23, 2021
Fairplay: The best choice for cricket fans in India

Fairplay: The best choice for cricket fans in India

April 4, 2023

Category

  • Agriculture
  • App News
  • Astrology
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Finance/Money
  • Food
  • Gadgets
  • Health & Fitness
  • Lifestyle
  • National
  • Photography
  • Politics
  • Press Release
  • Religion
  • Science
  • Social Work
  • Sports
  • State News
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • World

Tags

Ace Entrepreneur Ahmedabad Artificial intelligence author Bengaluru Blockchain technology Content Creator COVID-19 Cryptocurrency CSIR Delhi Digital Marketing DST Dubai Education entrepreneur Fairplay Ginny Kapoor Gujarat India's Most Prominent Pageant Indian Institute of Technology Influencer Influencerquipo Kingston Technology K Raheja Corp Homes MoES Mr. Gagandeep Kapoor Mrs.INDIA Galaxy Mrs.INDIA Galaxy 2022 Mumbai Music Industry National Pageant Mrs.INDIA Galaxy 2022 NFT Nidarshana Gowani Noida pandemic photography Pune real estate research social media Surat technology solutions TTK Prestige Vibrant Concepts

Country First is a digital news and story platform that bring you the news, articles, stories, and opinions on the latest happenings worldwide covering various sectors like nation, politics, and governance, social sector, review, foreign affairs, defence and security, latest review, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, technology, auto sectors, education, business and start-ups updates, Agriculture, Science, finance, money, food, and culture, etc.

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • DMCA
  • Privacy Policy
  • Follow on Google News

© 2022 Country First

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • DMCA
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy

© 2022 Country First

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In