Rajeev Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Sansar Green, held meaningful discussions with the leadership and agriculture experts of Babu Dinesh Singh  University, Garhwa, on strengthening agriculture, farmer engagement and the application of scientific knowledge at the grassroots level in Jharkhand.

The interactions took place during Singh’s visit to the university for its First Convocation, where he participated as an Industry Expert alongside university leadership, senior academicians and distinguished guests.

Beyond the formal convocation programme, Singh used the occasion to exchange ideas on how universities, agricultural experts, entrepreneurs and farmers can work more closely together to address the changing needs of agriculture in Jharkhand.

Discussion with Vice-Chancellor Dr M. K. Singh

During his interaction with Vice-Chancellor Dr M. K. Singh, Rajeev Singh discussed the importance of creating stronger connections between academic institutions and the agricultural ecosystem.

The conversation centred on the larger role universities can play beyond classroom education—particularly through knowledge sharing, farmer-oriented initiatives, skill development and interaction with industry and rural communities.

Singh emphasised the importance of taking knowledge and expertise available within academic institutions closer to the people who can benefit from it on the ground.

For an agriculture-oriented state like Jharkhand, closer engagement among universities, farmers and enterprises can help create an ecosystem where education and scientific knowledge contribute more directly to rural development.

The interaction also reflected a shared interest in encouraging young people to view agriculture not only as a traditional occupation but also as an area of innovation, skills and entrepreneurship.

Separate Interaction with the Agriculture Team

Alongside his discussion with the Vice-Chancellor, Rajeev Singh held a focused interaction with academicians and experts associated with agriculture at the university.

This discussion moved specifically towards the challenges and opportunities facing farmers.

The interaction covered important areas including soil health, crop management, sustainable farming, biological and microbial-based agricultural technologies, farmer training, skill development and agricultural entrepreneurship.

Particular attention was given to the possibility of connecting the scientific and technical expertise available within universities with the practical problems farmers experience in their fields.

Taking Agricultural Knowledge from Campus to Farm

One of the central ideas emerging from the interaction was simple: agricultural research creates greater value when it becomes accessible and useful to farmers.

Rajeev Singh highlighted the need for a stronger mechanism through which farmers can interact with agricultural experts, understand emerging technologies and receive guidance relevant to local soil, crops and farming conditions.

At the same time, farmers possess valuable field-level experience. Their challenges and observations can provide universities and researchers with important insights into the actual conditions under which agricultural technologies must perform.

This two-way exchange can help bridge the gap between research and field application.

“The real value of agricultural knowledge and technology developed in universities is realised when it reaches the field and the farmer. Our effort should be to build stronger connections between agricultural experts and farming communities.”

A Stronger Agricultural Ecosystem for Jharkhand

The discussions also highlighted the potential of combining academic expertise, scientific agriculture, industry participation and farmers’ practical experience.

For Jharkhand, such an approach can be particularly relevant in areas such as soil improvement, sustainable agriculture, biological inputs, farmer capacity building and agricultural entrepreneurship.

Rather than treating these areas separately, Singh’s approach is to view them as parts of a connected agricultural ecosystem.

Universities can contribute research and expertise. Industry and agricultural enterprises can help translate knowledge into scalable field-level applications. Farmers can provide practical feedback and local experience. Young people can bring entrepreneurship and innovation into the sector.

When these stakeholders work together, agriculture can become more knowledge-driven, sustainable and economically attractive.

Special Focus on Farmers of Giridih

An important part of the agriculture-team discussion was the possibility of extending the benefit of university expertise to farmers in Giridih.

The interaction explored ways through which agricultural knowledge, technical guidance and training opportunities could become more accessible to farmers outside the immediate university ecosystem.

Regular interaction between agricultural experts and farmers could help identify local problems more accurately and create solutions better suited to regional farming conditions.

Farmer training, technical dialogue and knowledge-sharing initiatives were among the areas discussed for taking such engagement forward.

Agriculture, Education and Entrepreneurship Must Work Together

For Rajeev Singh, improving agriculture requires more than introducing individual products or technologies.

It requires building connections among education, research, farmers, technology, skills and entrepreneurship.

His discussions with Vice-Chancellor Dr. M. K. Singh and the university’s agriculture experts reflected this broader vision—creating institutional relationships that can ultimately translate into practical benefits at the grassroots level.

The interaction at Garhwa University therefore represented more than an academic engagement. It opened a conversation about how institutions and agricultural stakeholders can work together towards a common objective: making agriculture in Jharkhand more scientific, sustainable, entrepreneurial and farmer-centric.

For Singh, the direction remains clear—bring institutions closer to farmers, bring scientific knowledge closer to the field, and create opportunities for the next generation to participate in the transformation of Jharkhand’s agricultural economy.

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Rajeev Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Sansar Green, participated in the First Convocation of Garhwa University as an invited Industry Expert, marking another step in his continuing engagement with academic institutions, agricultural experts and rural communities.

The convocation was attended by Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar as the Chief Guest, along with Chancellor Dinesh Singh, Vice-Chancellor Dr. M. K. Singh, senior academicians and experts from different fields.

During the programme, Rajeev Singh had the opportunity to share his thoughts from the university platform and interact with members of the academic community.

For him, however, the visit was not limited to participation in a ceremonial event. It became an opportunity to explore how the knowledge and technical capabilities available within universities can be connected more effectively with farmers and agricultural communities.

Taking University Knowledge to the Field

Following the convocation, Rajeev Singh held discussions with academicians and experts associated with the university’s agriculture programme.

A central theme of the interaction was the possibility of connecting agricultural research, scientific expertise and technical knowledge available at the university with farmers in Giridih and other rural areas.

The discussions covered areas such as soil health, crop management, sustainable agriculture, biological and microbial-based agricultural technologies, farmer training, skill development and agricultural entrepreneurship.

The interaction also explored how problems experienced by farmers at the field level could be communicated to agricultural experts and how scientific knowledge could, in turn, be translated into practical solutions suitable for local farming conditions.

Building a Bridge Between Scientists and Farmers

Rajeev Singh believes that agricultural innovation creates its greatest impact when scientific knowledge moves beyond laboratories and classrooms and reaches the farmer.

“The real value of agricultural knowledge and technology developed in universities is realised when it reaches the field and the farmer. Our effort will be to connect farmers of Giridih with agricultural experts, new technologies and training opportunities available through institutions such as Garhwa University.”

The discussions highlighted the potential for regular interaction between farmers and agricultural experts.

Such engagement can create a two-way knowledge system: farmers bring their practical experience, local challenges and understanding of field conditions, while universities contribute scientific research, technology and specialist expertise.

Together, these perspectives can help identify solutions better suited to local agricultural conditions.

Agriculture, Skills and Entrepreneurship

Rajeev Singh’s interaction at Garhwa University also reflected a broader approach to rural development—one in which agriculture is connected with education, skills, technology and entrepreneurship.

Beyond introducing farmers to improved agricultural practices, institutional engagement can expose rural youth and aspiring entrepreneurs to new opportunities in agri-business, sustainable farming, biological inputs, value addition and related enterprises.

For Sansar Green, such academic–industry engagement complements its larger objective of bringing scientific agricultural practices closer to farmers and creating stronger connections among institutions, experts, entrepreneurs and rural communities.

From Institutional Dialogue to Ground-Level Impact

The discussions at Garhwa University considered taking the engagement forward through farmer training, technical interaction and exchange of agricultural knowledge.

The objective is practical: make institutional expertise more accessible to farmers and ensure that information about emerging agricultural technologies reaches the grassroots.

For Rajeev Singh, the visit represented the kind of collaboration that can contribute to a stronger agricultural ecosystem in Jharkhand—where universities generate knowledge, enterprises help translate it into practical applications, and farmers remain at the centre of the process.

His participation as an Industry Expert at the university’s first convocation therefore went beyond representing Giridih at an important academic occasion. It opened a dialogue on how education, scientific expertise, entrepreneurship and field-level experience can work together for the future of agriculture and rural development.

A Shared Vision

The interaction at Garhwa University reinforces a simple but important principle behind Rajeev Singh’s work:

Agricultural innovation should not end with research—it should ultimately improve what happens on the farm.

By strengthening connections between universities, agricultural experts, enterprises and farmers, Rajeev Singh aims to contribute towards a more knowledge-driven, sustainable and opportunity-oriented agricultural ecosystem in Jharkhand.

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For Rajeev Singh, Founder & Director of Sansar Green Mission Private Limited, sustainable agriculture begins with understanding the soil and recognising the value of natural resources that are often treated as waste.

This philosophy is reflected in a proposed initiative involving IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and its incubated startup, Sansar Green Mission Private Limited, to transform dry leaves generated within the IIT (ISM) campus into nutrient- and beneficial microorganism-enriched organic manure.

The initiative brings together green-waste management, soil health, microbial science and circular-economy principles to develop a practical “Waste to Wealth” model.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad & Sansar Green: From Dry Leaves to Soil Wealth

Large institutional campuses generate significant quantities of dry leaves throughout the year. Instead of viewing these leaves simply as a waste-management challenge, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and Sansar Green are exploring their productive reuse for improving soil health.

Under the proposed initiative, dry leaves collected from the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad campus will undergo a scientific decomposition process.

The resulting organic material is planned to be enriched with essential nutrients and beneficial microorganisms to develop high-quality organic manure.

The process can be represented as:

Dry Leaves → Scientific Decomposition → Nutrient & Microbial Enrichment → Organic Manure → Improved Soil Health

The objective is not merely composting. The approach seeks to convert locally generated biological waste into a value-added soil resource.

Rajeev Singh’s Focus on Soil Health and Microbial Science

Rajeev Singh brings around two decades of practical experience in landscaping, plantation and plant-related activities to Sansar Green’s approach.

His broader vision focuses on an important principle: long-term plant health depends significantly on the condition of the soil and root zone.

Organic matter, soil structure, moisture, nutrients and beneficial microbial activity are interconnected. By combining decomposed organic material with appropriate nutrients and beneficial microorganisms, the initiative seeks to develop a more comprehensive approach to soil health.

Rather than looking at dry leaves as the end of a plant’s biological cycle, the concept is to return their organic value to the soil.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Hosts Discussion on the Proposed Initiative

The proposed initiative was discussed by Prof. Alok Kumar Das, Dean, CIIE, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad; Rajeev Singh, Founder & Director, Sansar Green Mission Private Limited; Mrs. Anjana, District Agriculture Officer, Dhanbad; and Mr. Mritunjay Sharma, Assistant Registrar, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

The discussion focused on developing a practical framework for processing dry leaves and creating enriched organic manure that can contribute to green-waste management and soil-health improvement.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and Sansar Green: A Collaborative Implementation Model

Under the proposed arrangement, Sansar Green Mission Private Limited will undertake the investment required for machinery, equipment, manpower, production and operational activities.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad will provide the necessary space for establishing the proposed production unit and storing the finished organic manure.

This model combines institutional infrastructure with startup-led investment and implementation, creating an opportunity to demonstrate a practical sustainability solution within a major educational campus.

From the IIT (ISM) Campus to Farmers and the Wider Community

The finished organic manure is planned for use in gardens, nurseries, plantations, landscaping and other green activities within the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad campus.

The initiative also envisages making the manure available to farmers, nursery operators, gardening enthusiasts and the wider community.

This could extend the impact of the initiative beyond campus waste management and demonstrate how locally available biomass can be transformed into a useful resource for soil and plant health.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Initiative Supports the “Waste to Wealth” Approach

The concept brings together three closely connected priorities:

Waste to Wealth | Soil Health | Circular Economy

Instead of burning, dumping or treating dry leaves merely as waste, the proposed system seeks to bring their organic matter back into the biological cycle.

Such decentralised processing could also help reduce the need to transport green waste over long distances while creating a useful product close to the point where the waste is generated.

A Model That Could Extend Beyond IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

If successfully implemented, the initiative could provide useful learning for other locations that generate substantial quantities of biodegradable green waste.

Similar approaches could potentially be explored in:

Educational institutions
Government campuses
Industrial and corporate campuses
Residential townships
Large gardens and parks
Urban local bodies

Each location would require an appropriate system based on the quantity and characteristics of available biomass, local soil conditions and intended end use.

Rajeev Singh and Sansar Green’s Larger Vision

For Rajeev Singh and the Sansar Green team, the initiative represents more than producing organic manure from dry leaves.

The broader objective is to demonstrate how soil science, beneficial microorganisms, organic resources and practical technology can work together to address real environmental and agricultural challenges.

It reflects a simple but important idea:

A dry leaf does not necessarily represent the end of a biological cycle. With appropriate scientific intervention, its nutrients and organic matter can return to the soil and contribute to new plant life.

Through its proposed collaboration with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Sansar Green aims to demonstrate how locally available biological waste can be transformed into a productive resource for healthier soil and a greener future.

From Waste to Wealth, and Back to the Soil

The future of sustainability does not always depend on discovering new resources. It can also begin with recognising the value of resources already available around us.

By connecting green-waste management with microbial science and soil health, the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and Sansar Green initiative seeks to demonstrate a circular approach:

Waste becomes a resource.
Organic matter returns to the soil.
Microbial activity supports the biological cycle.
And healthier soil supports new plant life.

That is the larger vision behind turning dry leaves into soil wealth.

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24 जुलाई 2026

झारखंड के कृषि उद्यमी एवं Sansar Green के संस्थापक राजीव सिंह को प्रतिष्ठित दैनिक समाचार पत्र दैनिक हिन्दुस्तान में स्थान मिला है। यह समाचार उनके द्वारा प्रधानमंत्री राष्ट्रीय कृषि विकास योजना (PM-RKVY) के अंतर्गत आयोजित नेशनल एग्री स्टार्टअप इन्वेस्टमेंट एंड इवैल्यूएशन प्रोग्राम में प्रस्तुत किए गए अभिनव “Soil to Bazaar” कृषि मॉडल पर आधारित है। यह कार्यक्रम चौधरी चरण सिंह राष्ट्रीय कृषि विपणन संस्थान (CCS-NIAM), जयपुर में आयोजित किया गया।

समाचार के अनुसार, राजीव सिंह ने झारखंड का प्रतिनिधित्व करते हुए देशभर से चयनित एग्री-स्टार्टअप्स के बीच Sansar Green के “Soil to Bazaar” मॉडल को प्रस्तुत किया। यह मॉडल वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान, आधुनिक तकनीक और किसानों की समृद्धि के बीच एक सशक्त सेतु बनाने की दिशा में विकसित किया गया है।

“Soil to Bazaar” मॉडल में मृदा परीक्षण (Soil Testing), AI आधारित कृषि परामर्श, जैविक एवं सूक्ष्मजीवी कृषि इनपुट, गुणवत्तापूर्ण पौध सामग्री, किसान प्रशिक्षण, डिजिटल कृषि सेवाएँ तथा किसानों को सीधे बाजार से जोड़ने जैसी समग्र सुविधाएँ शामिल हैं। इसका उद्देश्य किसानों की उत्पादकता बढ़ाना, लागत कम करना तथा उन्हें बेहतर आय के अवसर उपलब्ध कराना है।

दैनिक हिन्दुस्तान में प्रकाशित समाचार के अनुसार, इस नवाचार को कृषि वैज्ञानिकों, उद्योग विशेषज्ञों, निवेशकों तथा राष्ट्रीय मूल्यांकन समिति के सदस्यों द्वारा सराहा गया। उन्होंने इसे भारतीय कृषि को अधिक वैज्ञानिक, टिकाऊ, तकनीक-संचालित एवं किसान-केंद्रित बनाने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण पहल बताया।

यह समाचार राजीव सिंह और Sansar Green के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि है, जो भारतीय कृषि में नवाचार, डिजिटल परिवर्तन, सतत खेती और किसान सशक्तिकरण के प्रति उनके निरंतर प्रयासों को राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर मिली पहचान को दर्शाता है।

इस अवसर पर राजीव सिंह ने सभी विशेषज्ञों, मार्गदर्शकों एवं सहयोगियों का आभार व्यक्त करते हुए कहा कि Sansar Green का उद्देश्य केवल कृषि उत्पाद उपलब्ध कराना नहीं, बल्कि विज्ञान, तकनीक और नवाचार के माध्यम से किसानों को आत्मनिर्भर, समृद्ध और भविष्य के लिए तैयार बनाना है।

दैनिक हिन्दुस्तान में प्रकाशित यह समाचार Sansar Green की उस दूरदर्शी सोच को राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर और अधिक मजबूती प्रदान करता है, जिसका लक्ष्य नवाचार, सतत विकास और किसान-प्रथम दृष्टिकोण के माध्यम से भारतीय कृषि में सकारात्मक परिवर्तन लाना है।

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Rajeev Singh, Founder and Director of Sansar Green Mission Pvt. Ltd., proudly represented Jharkhand as an Invited Industry Expert at IInvenTiv 2026, India’s flagship Research & Development (R&D) Fair, held on 6–7 April 2026 at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad.

Organised under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, IInvenTiv 2026 brought together leading researchers, scientists, innovators, startups, industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and academic institutions from across the country to showcase India’s latest technological advancements and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry.

Rajeev Singh was among the select Industry Experts invited to participate in the prestigious national event, recognizing his contributions to sustainable agriculture, biofertilizers, microbial technologies, and innovation-driven rural development through Sansar Green Mission.

Exclusive Networking Dinner Before the Event

Ahead of the official inauguration, an exclusive networking dinner was hosted by the Director of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad for invited Industry Experts, institutional leaders, scientists, startup founders, researchers, and distinguished guests.

Rajeev Singh attended the dinner as an invited Industry Expert, where he interacted with senior academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders from across India. The informal gathering provided an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas on research commercialization, startup incubation, sustainable technologies, technology transfer, and future collaborations between industry and academia.

The networking session reflected IIT (ISM)’s commitment to building meaningful partnerships that accelerate innovation and transform research into solutions with real societal impact.

Representing Jharkhand on a National Innovation Platform

During the two-day exhibition, Rajeev Singh represented Jharkhand’s growing startup and innovation ecosystem while engaging with scientists, faculty members, students, entrepreneurs, and technology developers from premier institutions across the country.

He visited several innovation pavilions showcasing breakthrough technologies in:

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Biofertilizers and Microbial Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence
• Environmental Sustainability
• Climate-Resilient Farming
• Water and Soil Conservation
• Clean Energy
• Advanced Materials
• Rural Development Technologies
• Startup Innovations

The exhibition demonstrated how Indian research institutions are developing practical technologies capable of addressing national challenges and creating global impact.

Promoting Industry–Academia Collaboration

Throughout the event, Rajeev Singh participated in discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between research institutions, startups, industries, and investors.

He exchanged ideas with researchers and innovators regarding:

• Commercialization of scientific research
• Technology transfer for agriculture
• Bio-based and eco-friendly farming solutions
• Startup incubation and mentoring
• Sustainable agricultural practices
• Innovation-driven rural entrepreneurship

As the Founder of Sansar Green Mission, Rajeev Singh shared his vision of integrating scientific research with practical agricultural applications that directly benefit farmers, improve soil health, and promote environmentally responsible farming practices.

Showcasing the Vision of Sansar Green Mission

Rajeev Singh highlighted the work being undertaken by Sansar Green Mission in developing sustainable agricultural technologies, biofertilizers, organic inputs, and farmer-centric innovations.

He emphasized that India’s scientific institutions possess world-class research capabilities, and stronger collaboration between academia and industry can accelerate the development of affordable technologies for farmers while contributing to national food security and environmental sustainability.

Speaking during the event, Rajeev Singh said:

“Innovation achieves its true purpose only when it reaches society. Events like IInvenTiv provide an excellent platform where researchers, startups, industries, and policymakers can work together to transform scientific discoveries into practical solutions. It is a privilege to represent Jharkhand as an invited Industry Expert at such a prestigious national event.”

A National Celebration of Innovation

IInvenTiv 2026 featured innovations from IITs, NITs, IISERs, central universities, and other leading institutions, providing an opportunity for industry leaders and investors to identify technologies with commercialization potential.

The event focused on strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem by encouraging partnerships that can convert research into successful products, startups, and enterprises aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.

A Proud Moment for Jharkhand

Rajeev Singh’s participation as an Invited Industry Expert at IInvenTiv 2026 marks an important milestone for Sansar Green Mission and reflects the growing recognition of Jharkhand’s innovation ecosystem on the national stage.

By actively engaging with India’s leading scientists, innovators, academic institutions, and industry representatives, Rajeev Singh continues to promote collaboration, research commercialisation, and sustainable agricultural innovation. His participation reinforces the belief that science, entrepreneurship, and industry partnerships can play a transformative role in empowering farmers and building a greener, more sustainable future for India.

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