NaPanta

NaPanta is an AgriTech startup founded in 2018, with a mission to empower farmers by providing them with real-time information, innovative solutions, and market connections to maximize crop yield and profitability. The company's Smart Kisan app offers a comprehensive 360° ecosystem of services, equipping farmers with essential data for informed decision-making, from soil preparation to market connections. Currently, NaPanta has empowered around 270,000 farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, showcasing its significant impact on the agricultural sector.

The NaPanta platform provides smallholder farmers with real-time information on crop management for over 120 crops, including pest, disease, and weed control. Additionally, it offers valuable resources such as subsidy details, seed dealers, cold storage locations, agri-analytics, agri e-commerce, market connections, and equipment rentals, ultimately assisting farmers in accessing new markets and increasing their income. The app's impact has earned it recognition in the "Inclusive Digital Economies for the Sustainable Development Goals" report by the UN Capital Development Fund, highlighting its contribution to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Moreover, research from the University of Illinois and a report from IIM Khozikode underscore the benefits and transformative potential of NaPanta's Smart Kisan app in India. The company received a non-equity assistance investment on 01 June 2019, signifying investor interest and support in its mission to revolutionize digital agriculture. Overall, NaPanta's innovative approach to empowering farmers and driving sustainable agricultural practices positions it as a promising player in the AgriTech industry.