02/08/2026
Highest Honour of the country received by Bignano for creating Impact in the lives of Farmers.
Koumal Kalantry, Founder of Bignano Ventures, has been felicitated and acknowledged by the "Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji", in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan, Delhi for the grassroot work and impact created in Animal Health & Livestock productivity while creating impact in the lives of farmers by Bignano.
Receiving the prestigious “National Grassroot Innovator” recognition from the Hon’ble President of India, NITI Aayog, and Atal Innovation Mission is an extraordinary honour and one of the most meaningful recognitions for innovators committed to solving real ground problems.
It is truly bigger than a dream come true. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to developing affordable, impactful, and farmer-centric innovations that strengthen India’s dairy and livestock ecosystem.
We also had the incredible opportunity to interact personally with the Hon’ble President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji, and share with her the impact Bignano has created in the remotest part of the country and our larger vision for the future.
It was deeply encouraging to hear her appreciation for our efforts to take technology and science to people at their doorstep. Her words reaffirmed something we have always believed in.
We have always believed innovation creates its greatest impact when it reaches the people who need it the most.
Every challenge we have overcome and every milestone we have achieved has been driven by one singular purpose, to create, build, and innovate solutions that deliver meaningful impact to the livestock owners & dairy farmers of India.
This prestigious honour belongs not just to us, but to our entire ecosystem our dedicated team, our parents, mentors, veterinarians, dairy professionals, partners, supporters, and, most importantly, the countless farmers who believed in our vision and supported our journey.
We are deeply grateful for this recognition.
And with this honour comes an even greater responsibility. The responsibility to work harder... The courage to dream bigger.. The commitment to move faster.. and the determination to take innovation to every doorstep to make life easy & better.
We remain committed to building solutions that improve livestock productivity, empower rural communities, strengthen farmers, and contribute to a stronger and more sustainable agricultural future for India.
We will move forward with more energy, greater conviction, and at a sprinting to improve & uplift the lives & socio-economic status of the people in rural India, the India that deserve nothing less.
Jai Hind!!
