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Manikstu Agro®

About Us

Farming with heart,
rooted in community..

Since 2015, Manikstu Agro has transformed goat farming through sustainable practices, community partnerships and cutting-edge technology, in the heart of Kalahandi, Odisha.

Nurturing goats, farmers and futures, together

Farming with heart, rooted in community.
Rooted in Kalahandi, Odisha

Our Story

From a Vision to a
Movement

Founded in 2015 in the tribal heartland of Kalahandi, Odisha, Manikstu Agro began as a small initiative to support marginal farmers through goat farming. What started with a handful of farmers has now grown into a movement that is transforming lives across states.

We believe in the power of collective growth and sustainable livelihoods. Our journey is rooted in trust, local knowledge, and a deep understanding of rural India.

People First

We place smallholder farmers, tribal women, and rural families at the heart of our mission, ensuring equitable income, fair livestock trade, and holistic community dignity.

Integrity & Trust

We uphold uncompromising honesty, ethical breed care, fair market price guarantees, and deep accountability to every farmer partner, SHG group, and institution.

Sustainability

We promote eco-friendly goat rearing, indigenous forage cultivation, and climate-resilient farming models that preserve natural biodiversity for decades to come.

Smart Innovation

We harness mobile vet tele-diagnostics, genetic selective breeding, and digital farm management to build scalable, modern solutions for rural India's challenges.

Our Awards

Awards & Recognition

2024

Mann Ki Baat Feature

Featured in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Mann ki Baat", 2024

2023

Pride of Odisha

Pride of Odisha 2023 by Sambad

2023

Agri Startup of the Year

Agri Startup of the Year 2023 by OCF

2022

Odisha StartUp Carnival

Top 5 in Odisha StartUp Carnival in 2022 organized by AIC – Nalanda

2022

Shakti Awards

Shakti Awards 2022 by FICCI

2021

40 Under 40

One of the top 40 Startups in India in "40 under 40"

Our Leadership

Leading with Purpose

FMD

Biren Sahoo

Founder and Managing Director

Pioneering sustainable rural development and livestock empowerment across Odisha.

CEO

Jayanti Mahapatra

Chief Executive Officer

Driving strategic vision, business growth, and organizational excellence.

Biswabandhu PadhiGrowth

Biswabandhu Padhi

Director- Growth

Driving strategic partnerships, commercial market reach, and enterprise growth.

Om SinghAccounts

Om Singh

SVP Accounts

Ensuring financial governance, sustainable capital strategy, and investor relations.

Sidhant MohantyVP Finance

Sidhant Mohanty

Vice President — Finance & Strategy

Building robust financial systems, expanding investor reach, and strengthening farmer finance support.

Key Management

The Execution Engine

Suman SouravInfrastructure

Suman Sourav

Assistant Vice President — Infrastructure & Quality

B.Tech Civil Engineering from IGIT Sarang. 6+ years in structural design and quality maintenance across reputed engineering organizations.

Aftab KhanTech & Ops

Aftab Khan

AVP Tech & Operations

Technology leader driving digital transformation, product innovation, and scalable technology strategy.

Rashmi DashHR

Rashmi Dash

Manager HR

Rashmi Dash is a passionate HR professional who effectively manages the diverse rural talent and organizational culture.

Nabin MeherSales

Nabin Meher

Sr. Manager-Sales

Nabin Meher is a highly energetic professional managing the Manikstu Goat Bank franchise business expansion.

Manoj SahooSales

Manoj Sahoo

Manager Sales

With over 15 years of experience in rural sales, Manoj is a vital member of the team driving farmer outreach and market connectivity.

Strategic Guidance

The Advisors

Mr. Sujeet KumarLegal

Mr. Sujeet Kumar

Statutory & Legal Advisor

MBA from Oxford, second master's from Harvard, 20 years in development sector (UNDP, WEF). Now a Supreme Court legal practitioner and Rajya Sabha member.

Dr. C VijayaCompliance

Dr. C Vijaya

Project & Compliance Advisor

A Veteran of the development sector with PhD in Statistics, Retd. Deputy Director of MICM & Director of Corporate Society.

Swati SinhaGTM

Swati Sinha

Board Advisor

Board advisor supporting strategic governance and organizational growth.

Dr. Deepak AhiwaleTechnical

Dr. Deepak Ahiwale

Technical & Medical Advisor

A Veteran Doctor with specialization into Animal Science having 25 years of experience with NARI.