Manikstu Agro
Founder: Jayanthi Mahapatra, Biren Sahoo
Portfolio Partner: 2020
Operational State: Odisha
Manikstu Agro aims to change the landscape of goat farming in Odisha. They aim to disseminate information of sustainable goat farming, by institutionalizing the sector and bringing digitizing the rural goat farmers.
Manikstu primarily focuses on the overall procurement and sale of these goats and on the improvement of the goat sector through the following factors: goat nutrition and improvement, health improvements and prevention of diseases, and the practices of breeding and genetics. By bringing systemic change in the region of Odissa via the workforce, Manikstu can work to establish this region as a food processing and animal husbandry corridor, attracting other farmers and thus creating more jobs for the rural poor.
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About the Founder:
Jayanti Mahapatra, a Post Graduate in Business management & Masters in psychotherapy with 15 years of experience into diverse fields primarily banking, consulting she oversees human resources. She founded Manikstu Agro Pvt. Limited and made it successful venture with her expertise in business management with blend of strong analytical skills, and creative approach.
Biren Sahoo, a Bachelor’s graduate from Sambalpur University, MBA from Pune University, and Fellow of the Indian Institute of Insurance, brings over 20 years of experience from senior roles in Fortune 500 companies. As Founder and COO of Manikstu Agro Pvt. Limited, he has transformed it into a successful venture, leveraging his expertise in insurance broking and risk management, combined with a visionary approach to uplift rural communities and promote sustainable agriculture across India.