Kheyti

Kheyti is an Indian startup which is the developer of a simple idea "Greenhouse-in-a-Box" which saves water and makes yield seven times higher.[1][2][3] It offers a pioneering solution for local farmers to increase yields and the decrease cost.[4]

History

It was founded in late 2015 by Sathya Raghu Mokkapati, Kaushik K, Saumya, and Ayush Sharma.[2] Kaushik Kappagantulu is the chief executive officer[5] and Saumya is the Chief Program Officer.[6] Now, Greenhouse-in-a-Box idea is in more than 1,000 farms.[7] It is also partner of Bank of Baroda.[8]

Awards

• Earthshot Prize for Protect and Restore Nature in 2022[9][10][11]
• Cash Prize of US$42,000 during MassChallenge in 2017 in Israel[12][13][14][15]
• Global Social Venture Competition in 2017[16]
• Best Sustainable Award by Government of Telangana in 2017[17]
• Kellogg Social Entrepreneurship Award in 2017[18]

References

1. Velayanikal, Malavika (2021-02-22). "A greenhouse in a box for small farmers". Live Mint. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
2. Gogoi, Angarika (2019-08-13). "Telangana Startup's 'Greenhouse-in-a-Box' Saves Water, Doubles Farmer Incomes!". The Better India. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
3. "Kheyti". The Earthshot Prize. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
4. "Indian Startup Kheyti among the five winners of The Earthshot Prize". Press Trust of India.
5. "Two Indian projects among finalists for Prince William's Earthshot Prize". Deccan Herald. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
6. "Saumya". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
7. "Prince William set to award 2022 Earthshot Prize". The Telegraph India. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
8. "How Cheap Greenhouses Are Helping Farmers Adapt to a Changing World". National Geographic. 2018-04-11. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
9. "Earthshot Prize: Prince William announces five winners". BBC News. 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
10. "Indian Startup Kheyti Wins Prince William's Earthshot Prize, To Get 1 Million Pounds". NDTV. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
11. "William and Kate announce Earthshot Prize winners amid palace racism row - live". The Independent. 2022-12-03. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
12. "Indian start-up wins award in Israel for developing affordable modular greenhouse". Hindustan Times. 2017-09-17. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
13. "Indian start-up Kheyti wins award in Israel". The Tribune India. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
14. "Indian start-up Kheyti wins prestigious award in Israel". The Financial Express. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
15. "Indian start-up wins prestigious award in Israel". Business Standard. 2017-09-17. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
16. "This Low-Cost Greenhouse Is Designed To Help The Poorest Farmers". Fast Company.
17. "Three T-Hub startups bag Telangana State Formation Day Awards under the startup category". The News Minute. 2017-06-08. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
18. "Kellogg announces 2017 Social Impact Awards winners". Kellogg School of Management. Retrieved 2022-12-03.