In this podcast episode, Shashi Kumar, the Founder and CEO of Akshayakalpa Organic, discusses his journey from a technology professional to revolutionizing organic farming in India. After a 15-year career in the IT sector in India and the U.S., Kumar returned to India, driven by a desire to change how farming is perceived and practiced.

He, along with 27 ex-Wipro colleagues, founded Akshayakalpa - a crowdfunded initiative focused on organic farming and technology solutions like Stellapps to address challenges in agriculture.

Shashi elaborates on the inspiration behind Akshayakalpa, the emphasis on soil management, dairy farming for consistent cash flow to farmers, and the importance of organic practices.

The discussion also covers the economic, technological, and ecological dimensions of farming, the role of consumers in sustainable agriculture, and Akshayakalpa's future vision.

Shashi's story is a testament to leveraging technology and innovative practices to enhance farming sustainability and profitability.

Timestamps:

02:00 Inception

03:28 Driving Force

05:20 Learnings So Far

09:47 Farmer Entrepreneurship

11:59 Future of Farming

13:53 Selection Criteria

15:26 Consumers

18:20 Vision going forward