Kisan Network is a tech-enabled supply chain platform that connects over 80,000 small and marginal farmers directly to businesses across India, facilitating the sale of agricultural produce without intermediaries. By employing a fully integrated digital management system, the company ensures transparent pricing, timely payments, and consistent quality, addressing inefficiencies and trust issues in the traditional agricultural market.
Funding
$3.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Small and marginal farmers in India often lack direct access to businesses, leading to reduced profits due to intermediaries and a lack of transparency in pricing and payment. The traditional agricultural market suffers from inefficiencies, inconsistent quality, and a lack of trust between farmers and buyers.
Solution
Kisan Network provides a tech-enabled supply chain platform that directly connects small and marginal farmers to businesses, eliminating intermediaries and fostering transparent transactions. The platform offers a fully integrated digital management system that captures and monitors each step of the supply chain, from sourcing to delivery. By ensuring transparent pricing, timely payments, and consistent quality, Kisan Network empowers farmers to sell their produce at competitive prices and receive payments directly to their bank accounts. The platform's integrated services include sourcing, sorting, grading, packaging, and dispatch, providing a comprehensive solution for both farmers and businesses.
Target Audience
The primary users are small and marginal farmers seeking direct access to markets and fair prices, as well as businesses looking for a consistent supply of quality agricultural produce.
Features
- Digital platform connecting farmers directly to businesses across India
- Integrated supply chain management from farm to buyer's doorstep
- Transparent pricing mechanism factoring in all associated costs and expenses
- Direct and timely payments to farmers' bank accounts, eliminating installments
- Local logistics support with direct farm sourcing
- Quality assessment and sampling services for buyers
- Digitally enabled system capturing each step of the supply chain
- PAN India multi-region coverage