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2019PC27

Association for Innovation development of entrepreneurship in Agriculture-ICAR-NAARM

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Tarun Jami	Manufacturing of Agrocrete: Carbon-Negative Building Material
2	Archana Chindam	Provides smart monitoring solutions for pultry hatcheries & farms using IoT,AI to increase productivity & quality of chicks with realtime alerts.
3	Dr.Sumit Saxena	Manufacturing of animal feed with antimicrobial properties biofertilizer, biopesticide and biostimulator for plant growth.Telemedicine.
4	Dr. K.Ramachandra Sekhar	Implementation of IoT based energy management tool for grid integrated solar irrigation system.
5	Bharath Srivathsa	Mobilized Solar powered Farm products and fish cooling system
6	Diptimayee Mishra	IoT technology implementation for cattle health monitoring system benefitting dairy farmers & cattle welfare through mobile apps and alerts.
7	Ajit Kumar	Natural tea concentrate with herbal infusions
8	Ishu Bindal	Plantish Foods - Is into developing plant based egg alternative
9	Pradeep S Hiregouder	Smart irrigation system.
10	Kongari Deepak Reddy	Developing a multi purpose harvester developed by farmers, to farmers and for farmers

10 innovators in 2019-2020

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Bhavya Singh	They are into developing gluten free and vegan snacks which are a substitute for consuming healthier options to snack on can provide us with the nutrients which our daily meals might lack
2	Chinmayee Patra	FarmEV – Multipurpose Electric Farm Utility Vehicle
3	Teki Sai Krishna	Developing a portable, low profile, auto backwashing energy efficient and zero maintenance aquaculture filter
4	Nagaraj M Koorse	Smart farming with drone, the drone will be propelled by next generation energy efficient propulsion system
5	Subhashree Jena	Freshtent - Portable Solar Agro-Storage Solution
6	Dr. Praneeth Juvvi	Design and Development of Vacuum Fryer for Mini and Small Scale Producers
7	Abhisek Sharma	Developing low cost & portable solar operated milk UV sterilization and pasteurization system
8	Dr. Sidharth Arora	Production and purification of high yield prebiotics using sugarcane grass from a novel isolate aspergillus corrugatus
9	Dr. Sutanu Samanta	Our vision is to formulate and manufacture healthier natural refreshing beverages to reduce caffeine and sugar dependency among the underserved segments of the society
10	Naveen Kumar	Pyotam is bringing the essence of Ayurvedic Herbs to the water with the Power of Copper, Pathimugam and Panch Tulsi

10 innovators in 2021-2022

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Arvind Patidar	The team is working to develop an affordable IoT based (ABCD-GEP) Onion spoilage detection system, which detects spoiling, controls microclimate, and alerts farmers to take action.
2	Kousalya Indravasan	Developing KiSeva is a Kiosk that combines cutting-edge technologies, including AI, NIRS, probe-based soil analysis, and 3D image recognition, to provide rapid soil health profiles, pest-disease diagnosis, and personalized recommendations.
3	Mehul Shroff	They are into developing new technologies to convert and utilize the Banana Stem into Pulp and application of Pulp in Sustainable Packaging, cutlery and Pulping Industry.
4	Akshat Chandra	Working to create reusable, biodegradable products as an alternate to reusable plastics and glass products. The technology will have also have a potential to make paper products by utilizing this agricultural waste
5	Dr. Ayekpam Chandralekha	Developing a natural anti-aging solution: - Stabilized phycocyanin protein pigment derived from blue-green algae extract,Utilization of algal biomass for high value compounds,a natural bioactive based anti-ageing skincare product,knowledge-based service for customers, technology (knowhow) for sale or licensing to industry.intellectual property right for the formulation
6	Shinduja Vetriselvan	Developing market-ready edible cutlery made from banana floral stem and millet. It is an alternative to single-use plastic cutlery. This innovative idea utilizes banana bio-waste and converts it into tasty and healthy edible cutlery. This product generates additional income for the farmers.
7	Sayanika Deka	Developing market-ready meat-based protein and energy products. Offer a series of products that are ready to consume, hygienic, easily available, and logistics friendly. Setting up a basic production unit with proper validation from R&D institutions as per the guidelines of authorized agencies.
8	Dr. Anirban Sur	Developing low-cost chilling units for the remote areas in the country. These chilling units will be developed in such a manner that operation of these units will be done using the solar energy. I
9	Susanth Masana	Autonomous Navigation Hardware Patch Ready to deploy, with minimal integration, on Electric Power Tillers, Tractors, Sprayers, farm robots etc. Plug and Play system will make it easy for any farmer or end user to deploy/integrate these kits on their machines and plan their operations while sitting at one place.
10	Somasundaram J	Sugarcane Bagasse to edible fiber that can be either packed in bulk or can be used in any other food industries. This fiber also can be induced with Herbals or bio enzymes or probiotics and can be used manufactured as tablets or capsules.

10 innovators in 2022-2023

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Kodimunja Praveen Kumar	The Mulberry Harvesting Shoot and Bundle Machine is an innovative agricultural device designed to streamline the harvesting process of mulberry leaves, which are essential for sericulture (silkworm farming). The machine automates the cutting, bundling, and collection of mulberry shoots, significantly reducing manual labour and increasing efficiency.
2	Pratik Meher	The AI-enabled IoT-based Bioreactor is an intelligent, automated system designed to optimize algae cultivation for applications such as biofuels, wastewater treatment, sustainable agriculture, specialty chemical synthesis, and vital nutrient production.
3	Hariharan M	FlorumNexus is an AI-powered, fully automated garland-making machine designed to enhance efficiency, reduce labour dependency, and improve product consistency in the flower industry
4	Jayprakash Namdeorao Dixit	This project addresses key agricultural challenges such as utilization, handling and disposal of biomass/forestry/agri/crop waste/residues, soil degradation, over-reliance on chemical inputs, lower yields and high input costs through innovative and sustainable solutions.
5	Sonia Maria D’Souza	“Machine Learning-Driven Apiculture System for optimizing Honeybee Foraging Patterns,Hive Health Monitoring, and Colony Collapse Disorder Prevention” Apiculture (beekeeping) startups are gaining significant traction due to the growing demand for natural honey, bee-based products, and the critical role bees play in pollination and biodiversity.
6	Karthik Unnikrishnan	Development of a recombinant pesticidal super peptide leveraging synthetic biology for targeted pest control. This solution integrates multi-target insecticidal domains in a chitosan-based nanoparticle formulation, produced via microbial cell factories. Designed to effectively manage key agricultural pests, it reduces hazardous pesticide dependency, promotes environmental safety, and supports sustainable farming practices
7	Shresthaa Patel	Advanced Sublingual/Oral Nutrition Delivery System leveraging nanoscience and plant-based bioactives for enhanced absorption and efficacy in nutraceuticals. By utilizing nanoencapsulation and thin dissolving film technology, we aim to overcome the limitations of conventional supplements, ensuring rapid onset, higher bioavailability, and improved patient compliance.
8	Deepak Pal	AflaAlert is a portable device for rapid, cost-effective detection of aflatoxin contamination. Using fluorescence spectroscopy and AI, it ensures reliable on-site testing through image-based and spectroscopic analysis. This innovative tool simplifies logistics, reduces delays, and redefines traditional lab-based methods with efficiency and practicality
9	Amrit Pritam Bhuyan	This initiative aims to convert pineapple waste into bromelain, reducing environmental impact while promoting sustainability. By establishing a facility for the extraction and purification of bromelain, the project will enhance resource utilization and support economic development.
10	Dr. Soumyakant Das	KneethyX, is India’s first Type-2 vegan collagen supplement, designed to tackle osteoarthritis, knee pain, and post-injury recovery. Using Successful Clinical Trials ingredients like VeCollal®, Astaxanthin, Sesbania Extract, and Flaxseed Oil, we provide a comprehensive, agri-based musculoskeletal health solution

10 innovators in 2024-2025