Emerging Women Entrepreneurs

Emerging women entrepreneurs are individuals who are starting or growing their own businesses, often breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries. They bring innovative solutions, diverse perspectives, and contribute significantly to economic growth and social change.

• From Policy Research to Driving Sustainability: Women-Led Venture Empowers Tribal Women and Promotes Sustainable Farming in Rural India

  Dr. Prerna Terway, an agricultural economist is a trailblazer in shaping a sustainable farming community among farmers especially tribal women. Through her venture Tuvai Nature, she has been driving changes to restore soil fertility and also rebuild nutritional integrity of foods. Dr. Prerna’s journey sets…

• Reviving Indigenous Wisdom: How One Woman Is Turning Bastar’s Ancient Remedies into a Modern Movement

  Apurva Tripathi, founder of a woman-led herbal venture in Bastar, empowers tribal communities by promoting traditional herbal knowledge. Through sustainable farming and women’s involvement at every production stage, her work supports economic independence, health improvement, and global recognition of Bastar’s indigenous healing practices.…

• How a Young Innovator is Empowering Women and Revolutionizing Indian Farming Through the 'Soil Didi' Model

  Saumya Rawat, a young entrepreneur, created the Soil Doctor, a low-cost soil testing device, and empowered rural women as ‘Soil Didis’ to offer localized, science-based farming advice. Her model enhances crop yields, reduces fertilizer misuse, and fosters trust, technology adoption, and women’s entrepreneurship in Indian…

• Tamil Nadu Woman Entrepreneur Leaves IT Job to Revive Traditional, Climate-Resilient Crops: Preserving Biodiversity, and Inspiring the Next Generation

  Sowmya Balasubramaniam, a former IT professional, founded Hooga Seeds to preserve traditional, climate-resilient crops. Through her work, she empowers farmers, revives forgotten seeds, and educates children on biodiversity, while gaining international recognition for her sustainable farming and seed conservation efforts.…

• Journey into Plant-Based Innovation: A Young Food Technologist-cum-Agripreneur Transforming the Vegan Protein Space

  Pranjuli Garg, a young food technologist-cum-agripreneur, is transforming India’s vegan protein space with her brand ProMeat. Combining science and sustainability, she creates plant-based meat alternatives that cater to health, taste, and climate-conscious consumers, driving innovation in the plant-based food industry.…

• Rooted in Research, Driven by Purpose: Woman Agripreneur Leading an Eco-Friendly Farming Revolution in Karnataka

  Dr. Rakshitha Mouly, a pioneering agripreneur from Karnataka, blends 12 years of research with eco-innovation to combat crop pests sustainably. Founder of Neethi Bioprotectants, she specializes in organic pest management, eco-friendly solutions, and bridging science with grassroots farming for environmental and societal impact.…

• Turning Pine Needles into Solutions: A Doctor-Turned-Eco-Entrepreneur's Journey to Ignite a Biochar Revolution in the Himalayas

  Dr. Megha Saxena, a doctor-turned-eco-entrepreneur, founded EcoChar to combat Himalayan forest fires by converting pine needles into biochar. Specializing in sustainable agriculture, she empowers rural women, promotes chemical-free farming, and innovates eco-solutions like biochar feed additives and biofertilizers to restore soil and food safety.…

• From Plant Power to Eco-Wealth: How a Woman-Led Startup Turned Aloe Vera into the World’s First Aloevera Battery

  Nimisha Varma's Aloe E-Cell is an alternative to the hazardous batteries promoting sustainability and regenerative agriculture. Her innovation combats pollution, supports farmers, and empowers women in cleantech, earning global recognition and paving the way for a greener, circular economy.…

• From Ayurveda to Agripreneurship: An Ayurvedic Doctor's Journey to Revitalize Modern Diets with India's Forgotten Superfoods

  Dr. Juhi Mallick Mulley, an Ayurvedic physician, is transforming India's food landscape by introducing healthy snacking options rooted in indigenous superfoods like millets. Through her venture, Renaissance Superfoods, she has devised innovative strategies to reintroduce nutrient-rich traditional foods, offering children and adults a wholesome and…

• Revolutionizing Onion Storage: Inspiring Journey of a Maharashtra Women Agripreneur Tackling India's Onion Wastage Crisis

  In the heart of Lasalgaon, Maharashtra, home to Asia’s largest onion market, a young woman witnessed firsthand the struggles faced by farmers due to post-harvest losses. This very challenge became the seed of an idea that would later blossom into- Godaam Innovations Limited, a tech-driven…

• From Basement to Breakthrough: How a Woman Entrepreneur is Leading India’s Biotech Revolution

  Dr. Pooja Dubey Pandey, a biotech scientist-turned-entrepreneur, leads BETi Innovative Pvt. Ltd., transforming agriculture through mushroom cultivation, agri-waste conversion, and sustainable packaging. Her women-led initiative empowers farmers, combats malnutrition, and promotes eco-friendly innovation from a humble basement lab to a model of sustainability and social…

• Women Agripreneur Leading the Organic Revolution with Sustainable Farming, Community Impact, and a Gender-Inclusive Farming Model

  Shashi Shikha, co-founder of Kikaboni Living Pvt. Ltd., leads a sustainable farming revolution in India. Through organic inputs, gender equity, and community impact, her company empowers farmers, supports women, and promotes urban waste recycling, all while challenging gender biases in agribusiness.…

• From Iron Deficiency to Iron-Willed Impact: How a Woman Agripreneur is Revolutionizing Nutrition with Biofortified Millet Products

  Vidhya Parshuramkar, co-founder of Millets Now, revolutionized millet consumption in India through biofortified, ready-to-eat millet products. Overcoming personal and societal challenges, she built a multi-crore sustainable enterprise, empowering farmers and promoting healthy living for consumers across the country.…

• Spicing Up Lives: Bihar Women Agripreneur Grows, Prepares, and Sells Organic Spices, Empowering 50 Rural Women:

  Asina Khatoon, a woman agripreneur from Bihar, grows organic crops and spices, and prepares spices and broken wheat through the mortar and pestle cold press method and sells her spices and products in the market, also empowering 50 women by employing them and supporting their…

• From Courtrooms to Kitchens: How a Lawyer-Mom is Redefining India's Food Future with Rural Nutrition

  In an era dominated by fast food and synthetic supplements, Nidha Patel is charting a unique path—one that bridges the rich nutritional heritage of rural India with the health needs of its urban population. As the founder of Morningwale, Nidha is not just building a…

• From Pharma to Farm: Delhi’s Visionary Woman Agripreneur Transforming Organic Farming, Reviving Ayurveda, and Empowering Farmers

  Shreya Agarwal, Managing Director of Dr. Ovanics, leads a organic farming revolution inspired by Ayurveda. Starting with one acre during COVID-19, she cultivates organic herbs and empowers farmers through training, aiming to promote holistic wellness and eco-friendly agriculture across India and beyond.…

• Haryana Women Agripreneur Leading Sustainable Dragon Fruit Farming, Empowering Farmers, and Driving Innovative Agricultural Practices

  Dr. Sunila Kumari, Founder & CEO of Dragonflora Farms, is a passionate horticulturist, agripreneur, and social leader who has revolutionized dragon fruit cultivation in India. With a Ph.D. in horticulture and an MBA in international business management, she combines scientific expertise with business acumen to…

• From Crafting to Cultivating: CR Poorni’s Inspiring Vetiver Journey of Innovation, Empowerment, and Agripreneurial Success in Tamil Nadu

  CR Poorni transformed her passion for vetiver into a successful venture, founding Swayambhu Handicraft Mart and creating sustainable livelihoods. Her journey from crafting to cultivating vetiver and training others showcases determination, skill, and the power of agripreneurship to uplift communities and inspire change through knowledge…