About Gramajanya FPC & How It’s Relevant To You
Gramajanya FPC is a Farmers’ Producer Company and a leading producer of sustainable, high-quality agricultural products.
We produce premium honey, honey-based products, jackfruit, and bamboo products while promoting rural development and economic upliftment. Gramajanya FPC ensures purity, quality, and environmental responsibility in every product we offer.
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Where We’re Headed
We aspire to stand at the forefront as a prominent Farmer Producer Company (FPC) equipped with robust agri-infrastructure at the village level. We aim to offer comprehensive farm services, ensuring farming becomes a profitable and sustainable business endeavour for all our farmers.
What We Do
Our mission is to establish a sustainable and environmentally friendly ecosystem where honey bees flourish as crucial pollinators, and farmers thrive through beekeeping and the cultivation of minor crops. We are committed to setting the benchmark for quality and ethical farming practices.
About Gramajanya FPC’s Action
Gramajanya FPC’s action is aligned with learnings from hands-on experience, the real-world expertise of the company’s advisory board members and the entire team, optimum utilization of present resources to have a meaningful future.
Advisory Board Members
Our advisory board includes industry experts and thought leaders who provide strategic guidance and insights, helping us to continually improve and innovate.
Anna Vinayachandra
Ex-MLC & Social Activist
Anna Vinayachandra is an Ex-MLC from the Panchayati Raj constituency of Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. He is a social activist, political activist, thinker, and advisory member of Gramajanya Farmers Producer Company Limited.
He advocates for sustainable agriculture, rural development, and decentralized governance. With extensive experience in community initiatives, he plays a key role in guiding Gramajanya’s mission to integrate traditional farming with modern techniques for economic and environmental sustainability.
Dr. N. S. Bhat
(Retired) Prof. & HoD, Apiculture, UAS
Dr. N. S. Bhat is a retired Professor and former Head of the Department of Apiculture at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru. He has made significant contributions to the field of apiculture through his extensive research and academic work.
Notably, he served as the Consortium Principal Investigator for the project “A Value Chain on Wild Honey Bee” under the National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) until October 2013. Post-retirement, Dr. Bhat continues to share his expertise by delivering lectures on topics such as the importance of beekeeping and honeybee behavior, as well as mentoring honeybee enthusiasts.
Dr. N Yadukumar
Principal Scientist (Rtd)
Directorate of Cashew Research – ICAR, Puttur.
Dr. N. Yadukumar, retired Principal Scientist from ICAR-Directorate of Cashew Research, is an expert in organic farming, soil and water management, and cashew cultivation.
As an advisory member of Gramajanya, he provides guidance on sustainable agricultural practices and innovative farming techniques.
Dr. K. V. Bhat
Former Consultant, Asian Development Bank (GOK)
Dr. K. V. Bhat holds an MSc in Agriculture and a PhD in Watershed Management. With extensive experience in agricultural banking and government initiatives, he has worked on groundwater recharge and service procurement.
He has served as a consultant to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Karnataka (GoK). Notably, he played a key role in introducing the first drip irrigation system in Karnataka. As an advisory member of Gramajanya, he provides expertise in sustainable water management and agricultural development.
Dr. Vigneshwara Varmudy
Former Head, Dept. of Economics, Vivekananda College, Puttur
Dr. Vigneshwara Varmudy, retired Associate Professor and former Head of the Department of Economics at Vivekananda College, Puttur, is a distinguished economist with extensive research contributions.
He has authored numerous articles and research papers on agricultural economics, market trends, and rural development. As an advisory member of Gramajanya, he provides valuable insights into agribusiness, market linkages, and economic strategies for sustainable rural growth.
Mr. U. Radhakrishna Rao
Progressive Farmer & Social Activist
Mr. U. Radhakrishna Rao is a progressive farmer, social activist, and renowned educationist. As the President of Vidyabodhini Educational Society, Balila, Sullia, he has been instrumental in promoting education and rural development.
With a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture and community empowerment, he brings valuable insights to Gramajanya, guiding initiatives in education, social welfare, and sustainable farming practices.
Mr. M. G. Sathyanarayana
Progressive Farmer & Social Activist
Mr. M.G. Sathyanarayana is a progressive farmer and bamboo expert based in Puttur, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. He serves as the Convener of the Farmers Organisation at Bharathiya Kisan Sangha.
Recognizing the environmental and economic benefits of bamboo cultivation, Mr. Sathyanarayana advocates for its use to increase greenery and address climate change. He highlights that bamboo grows rapidly on barren lands with minimal maintenance, offering sustainable income for over 30 years.
Kiran Rai Menala
Ex-Serviceman & Progressive Farmer
Kiran Rai Menala, an ex-serviceman and progressive farmer from Sullia, brings a wealth of discipline, dedication, and agricultural expertise to Gramajanya.
With his experience in sustainable farming practices and rural development, he plays a key role in guiding initiatives that promote self-reliance, organic farming, and community upliftment.
Dr. Yashaswini Bharadwaj
Ayurveda Practitioner
Dr. Yashaswini Bharadwaj is a registered Ayurveda practitioner and educator based in Melbourne, Australia, and Sullia, India. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ayurveda (BAMS) and a Master’s in Surgery (MS-Ayu).
Dr. Bharadwaj is the owner of Rhita Ayurveda in Melbourne and co-founder of Rhythm of Nature in Sullia. She serves as the General Secretary of the Bharadwaja Pratishtana Trust in India. In addition to her clinical practice, she is an accredited subject expert for Ayurveda education in Australia, a guest lecturer at institutions in Australia, India, and Russia, and a member of the editorial board for the International Ayurvedic Medical Journal. Dr. Yashaswini Bharadwaj is an advisory member of Gramajanya, providing expertise in Ayurveda for the development of natural skincare products.
Prasanna Kunchihithlu
Former President, Janatha Bazar, Mangalore
Visionary cooperative activist, progressive farmer, and dedicated leader. His tireless efforts empowered farmers, promoted cooperative movements, and helped grow Janatha Bazar.
Birth And Ongoing Journey
Founded in August 2020 by a group of young and experienced farmers from Puttur, Sullia, and Kadaba taluks of Dakshina Kannada district, Gramajanya FPC has grown into a leading farmer producer company. Our journey began with the aim of improving farmers’ incomes, showcasing new opportunities in farming and agriculture, and motivating younger generations to take up farming as a profession.
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