Kheyti Explained

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. 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 USD 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. Web site: Velayanikal . Malavika . 2021-02-22 . A greenhouse in a box for small farmers . 2022-12-03 . . en.
2. Web site: Gogoi . Angarika . 2019-08-13 . Telangana Startup's 'Greenhouse-in-a-Box' Saves Water, Doubles Farmer Incomes! . 2022-12-03 . . en-US.
3. Web site: Kheyti . 2022-12-03 . . en-US.
4. Web site: Indian Startup Kheyti among the five winners of The Earthshot Prize . Press Trust of India.
5. Web site: 2022-11-04 . Two Indian projects among finalists for Prince William's Earthshot Prize . 2022-12-03 . . en.
6. Web site: Saumya . 2022-12-03 . . en.
7. Web site: Prince William set to award 2022 Earthshot Prize . 2022-12-03 . The Telegraph India.
8. Web site: 2018-04-11 . How Cheap Greenhouses Are Helping Farmers Adapt to a Changing World . https://web.archive.org/web/20210308131733/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/telangana-india-agriculture-greenhouses . dead . March 8, 2021 . 2022-12-03 . . en.
9. News: 2022-12-02 . Earthshot Prize: Prince William announces five winners . en-GB . . 2022-12-03.
10. Web site: Indian Startup Kheyti Wins Prince William's Earthshot Prize, To Get 1 Million Pounds . 2022-12-03 . NDTV.
11. Web site: 2022-12-03 . William and Kate announce Earthshot Prize winners amid palace racism row - live . 2022-12-03 . . en.
12. Web site: 2017-09-17 . Indian start-up wins award in Israel for developing affordable modular greenhouse . 2022-12-03 . . en.
13. Web site: Indian start-up Kheyti wins award in Israel . 2022-12-03 . . en.
14. Web site: Indian start-up Kheyti wins prestigious award in Israel . 2022-12-03 . . en.
15. News: 2017-09-17 . Indian start-up wins prestigious award in Israel . . 2022-12-03.
16. Web site: This Low-Cost Greenhouse Is Designed To Help The Poorest Farmers . Fast Company.
17. Web site: 2017-06-08 . Three T-Hub startups bag Telangana State Formation Day Awards under the startup category . 2022-12-03 . . en.
18. Web site: Kellogg announces 2017 Social Impact Awards winners . 2022-12-03 . Kellogg School of Management.