Ninjacart, India’s leading agritech Startup, sets up an advisory board

Ninjacart, one of India’s leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the Indian agriculture ecosystem forms an advisory board, comprized of Industry veterans and experts to strengthen its ambition of revolutionizing the agriculture ecosystem in India.

The company is committed to solving and improving the lives of millions of participants in the age value chain, including farmers, resellers, retailers, aggregators, and supply chain players, and the advisory board will help enable these endeavors to succeed. The advisory board will offer guidance leveraging their expertise in the fields of agriculture, supply chain design, public policy, finance, ecosystem building, and technology.

Board members will support Ninjacart’s efforts to improve its efficiency, contribute to the development of infrastructure and broaden its horizons to engage with institutions and stakeholders. Additionally, the advisory board will provide assistance in developing long-term strategies, anticipate challenges along the ambitious path and suggest mitigation measures to avoid them. The advisory board comprises a diverse group of professionals bringing deep expertise and decades of real-world experience to the table that will help Ninjacart in achieving its goal of revolutionizing the agricultural ecosystem in India.

J Satyanarayana, former IT secretary, Government of India, said, “I am pleased to be on the advisory board of Ninjacart, a company that is led by the vision of transforming the agriculture value chain. As the company continues to scale its impact and reach, we are sure to witness the next big leap forward for our farmer community.”

Prakash Bakshi, former chairman, NABARD said, ‘‘Post production value chain has been the weakest link in Indian agriculture, especially in fruits and vegetables. Ninjacart seeks to bring in efficiencies through improved logistics resulting in better market prices and consequent higher farm gate prices. I look forward to advising Ninjacart’s able leadership team.

Anand Sinha - retd deputy governor, RBI said, “Ninjacart has shone in the agritech space brightly and has leveraged technological advancements in the best possible manner. I am sure that our work counsel will aid in scaling their impact in driving financial inclusion. I look forward to advising the company’s leadership and management to make a difference together.”

Nandakumar - former food & agriculture secretary, Government of India, said, “Ninjacart has been a disruptor in the agri-tech space. Its growth graph has impacted the industry positively. It is an absolute pleasure to be on an advisory board for them, especially now that it has decided to expand globally. With such an expert board being constituted, I foresee good times for the farmers and great things ahead.”

Commenting on forming the advisory board, Kartheeswaran K K, chief operating officer and co-founder, Ninjacart said, “With the complexities of the Agri industry in India, Ninjacart aims at solving issues faced by different agri players in the Agri ecosystem. We are honored to have distinguished members on our advisory board who have a deep knowledge of India’s business and agricultural landscape, and who will support us in organizing the Agri ecosystem and make this vision a reality by believing in our technological expertise and core values. The board members bring strategic inputs, knowledge, and important network connections that will play a pivotal role in adding to Ninjacart’s success story.”