To learn more about social impact in India, Ishaan did a 2 week program with venture philanthropist fund DASRA, one of the largest in India.This equipped him with the broadened perspective to understand the challenges of rural farmers in India, as well as form valuable connections with grassroots NGO leaders all over India, from the North East (Assam) to the South (Tamil-Nadu).

Plant An Idea was invited to speak at the UN Food and Agriculture conference, as youth advocating for change. We virtually presented our prototype and cause to investors, politicians, and youth change makers alike. The event had over 20000 online viewers. Link to my speech: https://www.systemschangesummit.org/wff

After months of prototyping and testing, a few planters were rolled our in Assam, India. Working with members of DASRA and the Farm2Foods agriculture organisation, over the span of a week, we met with 15+ farmers and 200+ youth. Germination rates rose by 30%, and farmers were extremely excited about the product.