Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 12: Ninjacart, India’s leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organise the global agriculture ecosystem, has announced the winners of its prestigious Ninjacart Scholarship Program. The program witnessed an overwhelming response, with 71 applications from talented students across India. After a rigorous review and interview process, 21 students were shortlisted for Interview out of which 10 students were selected for Scholarship program. A winner from Kanpur Shailendra Rathore was ultimately chosen, winning from the total scholarship pool of ₹6,50,000 including laptops to enhance their education and skills. This initiative underscores Ninjacart’s commitment to empowering families involved in the Indian agri value chain and enhancing education for their children.
The Ninjacart Scholarship Program, an integral part of the company’s vision to create #BetterLives for agri-citizens, seeks to alleviate the financial burdens that children of agricultural workers face in pursuing education. The program supports students from classes 8 to 12 (ages 13-19), providing them with the resources necessary to achieve their academic dreams. By offering financial aid and technological tools, Ninjacart hopes to enable students to focus on their education and expand their career horizons, contributing to the broader goal of creating a more educated and skilled workforce in agricultural communities.
Speaking on the occasion, Vasudevan Chinnathambi, Co-founder at Ninjacart, said, “At Ninjacart, we strongly believe in the transformative power of education to drive meaningful change. The Ninjacart Scholarship Program is one of the ways we give back to the community, nurturing the next generation of leaders in agriculture. These scholarships are not just about financial support—they are about providing opportunities for young minds to dream big, pursue their passions, and contribute to the growth of the agricultural sector. We are proud to play a role in shaping their future and empowering them to create lasting impact in the industry and beyond.”
Shailendra Rathore, shared his heartfelt gratitude, saying, “I am deeply thankful for this opportunity and the recognition. This support will help me continue my education and develop the skills needed to create a positive impact in my community. I truly appreciate Ninjacart’s commitment to empowering students from agricultural backgrounds and helping us pave the way for a brighter future.”
The Ninjacart Scholarship Program is a key initiative in the company’s broader mission to make a lasting impact on the agricultural sector. Through such programs, Ninjacart continues to seek innovative ways to empower the next generation of agri citizens, ensuring they have access to the education, tools, and resources necessary to thrive in their careers and help advance the agricultural industry.
About Ninjacart
Ninjacart is India’s largest agri-tech company that’s revolutionising the agri ecosystem. By harnessing technology, innovation, and ideas, we are building commerce, finance, and fulfilment solutions that help build better lives for agri citizens. Our role in the agri ecosystem is not to replace, but to uplift its farmers, traders, and retailers, and ultimately, the end consumer. By leveraging our strengths and resources, we innovate for new product categories and customer segments and also solve complex supply chain problems in the soil-to-sales journey. So far, we have built products that cater to each segment and their unique needs — Ninjacart for retailers, Ninja Mandi for traders, Ninja Global for importers and exporters, Ninja Kirana for retailers, and Ninja Kisaan for farmers. We are committed to our ultimate mission to build the most trusted, efficient and inclusive AgriTrade Network. Since Ninjacart’s inception in 2015, we have garnered support from visionaries and leaders across the globe who have put their faith in our vision. Our investors include Accel US, Syngenta Ventures, Neoplux, HR Capital, Trifecta Capital, Jo Hirao, Founder of ZIGExN, Accel India, Nandan Nilekani, Mistletoe, Qualcomm Ventures, Tiger Global, Flipkart, and Walmart.
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