Sunil Khairnar
Advisor @Agriplast Protected Cultivation Pvt Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Advisor @Agriplast Protected Cultivation Pvt Ltd
Delhi, IN
Agriplast Tech India Pvt Ltd** — Founded in 2004 by Rajeeb Kumar Roy, Agriplast is India\'s leading hi-tech agriculture company specializing in protected cultivation and open-field farming solutions. With 50+ product SKUs including greenhouse films, shade and insect nets, mulching sheets, crop covers, and soilless growing systems — sourced through strategic partnerships with Israeli technology leaders like Ginegar, Polysack, and Mapal — the company serves farmers across India and 15+ countries through a network of dealers and 500+ distributors. Headquartered in Bengaluru with manufacturing facilities in Hosur (Tamil Nadu) and Ahmedabad, Agriplast goes beyond products to deliver agronomy support, farmer training, and knowledge-driven adoption — working toward clean, safe, and responsible food systems for Indian agriculture. Contact a•••••@protectedcultivation.com
EDUCATION
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
PGDM, Management
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
B Tech, Agriculture Engg
SKILLS
ABOUT SUNIL KHAIRNAR
Sunil Khairnar is an agribusiness professional with over 33 years of experience in agriculture, social entrepreneurship, and venture development. A graduate in Agricultural Engineering from MPKV Rahuri and in Management from IIM Ahmedabad, Sunil has been instrumental in contributing to India\'s agribusiness ecosystem through innovation, collaboration, and social impact initiatives. Sunil has played a pivotal role in establishing and advising several successful social ventures like **Agriwatch**,**ISAP India Foundation**, and **Indigram Labs Foundation**, which have carved a niche in India’s agri-social and business landscape. Although no longer involved in day-to-day operations, these entities are professionally managed by competent teams and overseen by strong boards, ensuring their sustained impact on agriculture and rural development. Sunil was awarded with the Ashoka Fellowship in 2002 and institutions founded by him have won 22 recognitions/awards in the past 25 Key Highlights- Engages with nearly **500 startups annually**, leveraging his expertise to evaluate over ventures**, and has guided investment decisions in approximately **90 startups**, many of which address critical challenges in carbon, climate, regen and sustainable agriculture and rural economies- Currently mentoring and advising more than a dozen Indian and international startups, supporting their entry and growth in the Indian market- Created **Indian Agriculture Professionals (IAP)**a LinkedIn group which also has a counterpart on Facebook in multiple languages with a combined string membership, evolving into a digital extension platform and town hall for agriculture stakeholders in India and the Global South with a footprint of almost a million staekeholders.Sunil’s work is driven by a vision to harness the power of entrepreneurship and technology to improve rural livelihoods and create scalable, sustainable solutions for underserved communities. His passion for empowering **children of farmer entrepreneurs** COFE is a cornerstone of day to day engagements. Startups and innovators seeking to make a lasting impact in agriculture can reach out to him at **s••••@indigram.in**. Digital Networks-**Agriculture Group**: on FACEBOOK and on LINKEDIN-**Organic Agriculture**: -**Agri Entrepreneurship**: -**Animal Agriculture Professionals**:
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