In a significant step towards sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation, Rajeev Singh, Founder & Managing Director of Sansar Green, is leading a collaborative initiative with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad to convert dry leaves from the institute campus into nutrient-rich organic manure enriched with beneficial microorganisms.

The initiative reflects a shared vision of turning campus green waste into a useful agricultural resource through science, microbial technology and practical implementation.

Rajeev Singh Discusses Project with IIT (ISM) Leadership

The proposed project was discussed in detail among Prof. Alok Kumar Das, Dean, CIIE, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad; Rajeev Singh of Sansar Green; Mrs. Anjana, District Agriculture Officer, Dhanbad; and Mrityunjay Sharma, Assistant Registrar, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

The discussion focused on developing a workable model for scientifically processing dry leaves and converting them into high-quality organic manure that can support soil health and sustainable farming.

From IIT Campus Waste to Valuable Agricultural Input

Under the proposed project, dry leaves collected from the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad campus will be scientifically decomposed and then enriched with nutrients and beneficial microorganisms.

The resulting manure may help improve soil organic matter, microbial activity, soil structure, moisture retention and root development, while also supporting efforts to reduce excessive dependence on chemical fertilisers.

For Rajeev Singh, the initiative represents a practical example of how scientific institutions and agri-enterprises can work together to create solutions with direct agricultural and environmental value.

Sansar Green to Invest in the Production Unit

A key feature of the proposed collaboration is the operational model.

Sansar Green will make the required investment in machinery, equipment, manpower, production and operations, while IIT (ISM) Dhanbad will provide the required space for setting up the production unit and storing the finished manure.

This arrangement combines IIT (ISM)’s institutional ecosystem with Sansar Green’s implementation and agricultural experience.

Benefits for Farmers and the Wider Community

The manure produced through the initiative is planned for use in the gardens, nurseries, plantations and landscaping areas of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

It is also proposed to be made available to farmers, nursery operators, gardening enthusiasts and the general public, extending the benefits of the project beyond the institute campus. Waste to Wealth Through Science and Agriculture

The project is strongly aligned with the Waste to Wealth concept.

Instead of treating dry leaves as waste or burning them, the initiative seeks to convert them into a productive organic resource, linking soil health, circular economy, environmental protection and sustainable agriculture.

If successfully implemented, the model could later be explored for adoption in educational institutions, government campuses, industrial areas, residential complexes and urban local bodies.

Building Practical Innovation with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

For Rajeev Singh and Sansar Green, the initiative is an important step in strengthening collaboration with one of India’s leading technical institutions.

The project brings together IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s academic and institutional ecosystem with Sansar Green’s focus on soil health, microbial technology and sustainable agriculture.

The larger objective is to show how simple environmental challenges can become scalable agricultural solutions through the right combination of research, entrepreneurship, and implementation.

“Innovation becomes meaningful when it moves from institutions to the field and creates practical value for farmers, soil and the environment.” — Rajeev Singh

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It was a proud moment for Sansar Green as its Founder & Managing Director, Mr. Rajeev Singh, jointly inaugurated the agricultural export workshop with the Director of Agriculture, Jharkhand, and the Director of SAMETI, Jharkhand, at Krishi Bhavan, SAMETI, Ranchi.

During the programme, Mr. Rajeev Singh presented the “Jharkhand Agriculture Export Roadmap 2030”, outlining a practical strategy to connect Jharkhand’s farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations with national and global markets.

The roadmap focused on identifying district-specific agricultural products, strengthening FPOs, improving quality standards, developing processing and packaging infrastructure, building cold-chain and storage facilities, and creating stronger market and export linkages.

The workshop, organised with the participation of SAMETI and APEDA, brought together Farmer Producer Organisations, agricultural officials and sector experts from across Jharkhand.

Mr. Singh highlighted the strong export potential of products such as potato, tamarind, mahua, mango, jackfruit, turmeric, chilli, tomato and other traditional agricultural produce of Jharkhand.

He emphasised that increasing production alone is not enough. Farmers and FPOs must also focus on quality certification, grading, processing, modern packaging, scientific storage, traceability and efficient supply chainsto compete in organised and international markets.

“Jharkhand’s farmers have the potential to reach global markets. Our task is to connect quality production with processing, certification, strong FPOs and reliable market linkages.” — Rajeev Singh

FPOs as the Backbone of Agricultural Export Growth

Mr. Rajeev Singh highlighted the central role of Farmer Producer Organisations in creating an export-oriented agricultural ecosystem.

FPOs can help small and marginal farmers aggregate produce, maintain quality standards, undertake grading and processing, and negotiate directly with institutional buyers, processors and exporters.

A stronger FPO ecosystem can reduce dependence on intermediaries, improve price realisation and create better market access for farmers.

District-Specific Export Strategy

A major recommendation of the roadmap was to identify the agricultural strengths of each district and prepare a separate export and marketing strategy for key products.

The proposed value-chain approach includes:

Production → Aggregation → Grading → Processing → Packaging → Storage → Certification → Market Linkage → Export

Such a structured system can help Jharkhand move from commodity-based agriculture towards higher-value and market-driven agricultural development.

Strengthening Infrastructure for Export

Mr. Singh stressed the need to build essential infrastructure closer to production areas, including:

• Cold-chain facilities
• Primary processing centres
• Pack houses
• Sorting and grading units
• Quality testing laboratories
• Scientific storage systems
• Export-compliant packaging
• Traceability systems
• Efficient logistics networks

These facilities can reduce post-harvest losses while improving product quality and farmer income.

Role of APEDA

The participation of APEDA was significant in helping farmers and FPOs better understand export procedures, international quality standards, certification, documentation, packaging requirements and global market expectations.

Mr. Singh underlined that farmers entering export markets need not only better production practices, but also knowledge of compliance, consistency and supply-chain management.

Technology and Digital Market Linkages

Sansar Green considers technology and digital market connectivity essential for the future of agricultural exports.

Digital platforms can connect FPOs with buyers, processors, institutional markets and exporters while providing better access to information on market demand, prices, quality specifications and procurement opportunities.

This can help farmers and producer organisations make more informed and market-oriented decisions.

Building a Strong Jharkhand Agricultural Identity

Mr. Rajeev Singh emphasised that Jharkhand has the potential to build a distinct agricultural identity based on its unique products, origin and quality.

With systematic branding, certification, processing and packaging, products from Jharkhand can gain stronger recognition in both national and international markets.

The long-term objective of the Jharkhand Agriculture Export Roadmap 2030 is to create a stronger ecosystem where farmers, FPOs, government institutions, processors, exporters and market partners work together.

For Sansar Green, the opportunity to jointly inaugurate the workshop and present this roadmap before FPO representatives from across Jharkhand marked an important milestone in its journey towards farmer empowerment, market linkage, agricultural innovation and rural entrepreneurship.

From Jharkhand’s farms to national and global markets — building stronger value chains, stronger FPOs and better opportunities for farmers.

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