Salam Kisan appoints Microsoft Agri-Food CTO Ranveer Chandra as Strategic Advisor

New Delhi: Salam Kisan has appointed Ranveer Chandra, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Microsoft Agri-Food, as a strategic advisor.

With over 15 years of experience in technology, AI, and systems, Chandra’s expertise will play a key role in advancing Salam Kisan’s mission to revolutionize agriculture through technology.

The partnership between Salam Kisan and Chandra began earlier this year at the World Economic Forum, where his call to “make agriculture cool again” resonated with Salam Kisan’s founder and CEO, Dhanashree Mandhani. This initial connection has since evolved into a collaboration aimed at democratizing agriculture and developing advanced agri-tech solutions.

Expressing her excitement about the appointment, Mandhani shared, “When I first met Ranveer and heard his passionate call to action, I knew I had found an incredible advisor, mentor, and friend. His expertise and vision have been invaluable to Salam Kisan over the past few months. His unparalleled expertise in agricultural technology and his vision for the future of farming align perfectly with our mission. We look forward to benefiting from his invaluable insights as we continue to innovate and expand our services to benefit farmers across the globe.”

At Salam Kisan, Chandra will focus on several key areas, including providing advisory on technology and innovation, overseeing research and development, and facilitating strategic partnerships. He will also guide the platform’s market expansion efforts, offer digital transformation advice, and contribute to thought leadership and advocacy within the agri-tech space.

“I am excited to work with Salam Kisan in its efforts to transform agriculture through technology,” said Chandra. “The company’s commitment to empowering farmers resonates with my own passion for leveraging innovation to address global food security challenges. I look forward to continuing our work in making agriculture not just cool but also efficient, sustainable, and impactful.”

At Microsoft, Chandra leads a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers, focusing on innovations in cloud, networking, connectivity, and AI across various sectors, including agriculture. His broad expertise will be crucial in guiding Salam Kisan’s tech-driven approach to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability.