Neetu Chandra Co-Founds Agrifeeder to Empower Bihar’s Farmers

Neetu Chandra

Neetu Chandra, a renowned actress and producer, has become a co-founder of Agrifeeder, an agricultural startup based in Pirpainti, Bhagalpur, aimed at empowering farmers in Bihar

Neetu Chandra

Agrifeeder is focused on improving the living standards of small and marginal farmers, with a network of over five thousand farmers, including more than a thousand women, by helping them sell products directly to consumers

Neetu Chandra

Neetu Chandra brings her deep connection to Bihar and understanding of local agricultural challenges to Agrifeeder, enhancing the startup's mission to empower farmers and boost their income

Neetu Chandra

The company aims to expand its reach globally, with a target of one million customers in three years, by promoting Bihar's core products like rice, sattu, and jaggery through a strong sales strategy

Neetu Chandra

Agrifeeder provides essential logistics support and market access for farmers, ensuring quality control and branding, which helps increase their income by up to Rs 1,000 per month

Neetu Chandra

Neetu Chandra emphasizes the initiative's role in promoting gender equality, as it involves over a thousand women farmers who benefit from improved market access and fair compensation

Neetu Chandra

Agrifeeder was founded in 2017 by Raman Kumar, Raunak Kumar, and Priya Pandey, who come from agricultural backgrounds and are committed to empowering Bihar's farming community

Neetu Chandra

The startup offers training in new technologies, high-quality seeds and fertilizers, and both pre- and post-harvest management to support more than fifty thousand farmers in Bihar

Neetu Chandra

Neetu Chandra's involvement is expected to accelerate Agrifeeder's growth and strengthen its commitment to the overall development of rural communities in her home state of Bihar