Udaipur startup gets 2 crore grant for agri water saving model

Udaipur-based startup EF Polymer, founded by Ankit Jain, won Rs 2 crore for its innovative soil conditioner enhancing water efficiency in agriculture. The product, made from biowaste like orange peels, helps retain moisture and boosts crop yields. Funded by Japanese investors, it has benefitted over 40,000 farmers so far.

Date

Theme

Reading Time

23 Sec Read

EF Polymer, the winner of DCM Shriram Agwater challenge

Udaipur-based startup EF Polymer, founded by Ankit Jain, won Rs 2 crore for its innovative soil conditioner enhancing water efficiency in agriculture. The product, made from biowaste like orange peels, helps retain moisture and boosts crop yields. Funded by Japanese investors, it has benefitted over 40,000 farmers so far.

Naren Srinivasan

Naren is Senior Manager – Product, Economic Inclusion Program (EIP) at The/Nudge Institut

Share

Blogs
Livelihood
Laapata no more: How digital jobs can transform Indian homemakers’ livesSruthy Natarajan

The/Nudge’s Digital Naukri Challenge explores flexible, digital work opportunities, redefining livelihoods for...

Blogs
Working in Impact
Navigating challenges while leading development projectsGitanjali Rajamani

Effective approaches to overcome resource constraints, cultural differences, and political instability in...

Blogs
Livelihood
Savita and Gudiya Didi’s persistence led to their village’s progressSmita Dutta

Driven by determination, these Didis improved water access and helped enable self-sustaining...

Scroll to Top