Krishitantra, an agritech startup, is making waves with its innovative approach to soil health analysis.
Co-founded by Sandeep Kondaji and Vishnu Prasada Bhat in 2017, Krishitantra has set out to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in modern agriculture: the need for accurate, timely, and accessible soil health data.
Traditional soil analysis methods, often labor intensive and time consuming, have long hindered farmers from making informed decisions regarding crop management and resource allocation.
This lack of precise soil data has led to inefficiencies, such as the overuse of fertilizers, which not only harms the environment but also impacts crop yields.
Krishitantra is addressing this gap with a suite of disruptive technologies designed to revolutionize soil analysis and farm data management.
Since its inception, Krishitantra has focused on developing advanced soil health monitoring technologies that provide rapid and precise analysis.
The startup’s flagship product, Krishi-RASTAA, leverages IoT based rapid automated soil testing technology, offering real time insights into soil conditions.
This innovation enables farmers to optimize fertilizer use, enhance crop yields, and reduce environmental impact, paving the way for more sustainable farming practices.
Krishitantra’s journey has been marked by significant milestones and collaborations with industry giants.
The company began its trajectory by partnering with Intel for incubation and later joined acceleration programs with Bosch India.
Subsequent collaborations with prestigious institutions like IIT-SINE and IIM Kozhikode have further fueled Krishitantra’s growth, leading to seed funding from NABVENTURES and Omnivore Partners.
One of Krishitantra’s notable achievements includes the Soil Nutrient Mapping of Telangana State under the NeGPA initiative by the Government of India.
The startup also played a crucial role in digitizing the Soil Healthcard Scheme for the Ministry of Agriculture, a testament to its impact on India’s agricultural landscape.
Strategic partnerships have been central to Krishitantra’s success.
The company’s collaboration with ICAR-IIRR has yielded smart farming solutions, including sensor based technologies and data analytics tools that empower farmers to make data driven decisions.
Additionally, a partnership with HiMedia Lab Pvt Ltd aims to expand the reach of Krishi-RASTAA across the Indian market.
Krishitantra’s innovative approach has not gone unnoticed, with the company receiving the prestigious Digital India Award and securing patents for its advanced technologies.
As the startup continues to break new ground, it is poised to lead the agricultural sector towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.
With a focus on making agricultural and soil insights easily accessible, its impact on the agriculture industry is expected to be transformative, where data driven decisions ensure food security and sustainability for future generations.
