CEO
About Us
Farming with heart,
rooted in community..
Since 2015, Manikstu Agro has transformed goat farming through sustainable practices, community partnerships and cutting-edge technology — in the heart of Kalahandi, Odisha.
Nurturing goats, farmers and futures — together
Rooted in Kalahandi, Odisha
OUR STORY
From a Vision to a
Movement
Founded in 2015 in the tribal heartland of Keonjhar, Odisha, Manikstu Agro began as a small initiative to support marginal farmers through goat farming. What started with a handful of farmers has now grown into a movement that is transforming lives across states.
We believe in the power of collective growth and sustainable livelihoods. Our journey is rooted in trust, local knowledge, and a deep understanding of rural India.
People First
We place smallholder farmers, tribal women, and rural families at the heart of our mission, ensuring equitable income, fair livestock trade, and holistic community dignity.
Integrity & Trust
We uphold uncompromising honesty, ethical breed care, fair market price guarantees, and deep accountability to every farmer partner, SHG group, and institution.
Sustainability
We promote eco-friendly goat rearing, indigenous forage cultivation, and climate-resilient farming models that preserve natural biodiversity for decades to come.
Smart Innovation
We harness mobile vet tele-diagnostics, genetic selective breeding, and digital farm management to build scalable, modern solutions for rural India's challenges.
Our Awards
Awards & Recognition
2024
Mann Ki Baat Feature
Featured in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Mann ki Baat", 2024
2023
Pride of Odisha
Pride of Odisha 2023 by Sambad
2023
Agri Startup of the Year
Agri Startup of the Year 2023 by OCF
2022
Odisha StartUp Carnival
Top 5 in Odisha StartUp Carnival in 2022 organized by AIC – Nalanda
2022
Shakti Awards
Shakti Awards 2022 by FICCI
2021
40 Under 40
One of the top 40 Startups in India in "40 under 40"
Our Leadership
Leading with Purpose
COO
CBO
CFO
Key Management
The Execution Engine
TechnologyMarketing
Operations
HR
Sales
Our Team
Our Amazing Team
Naresh Sahu
Marketing Executive - Goat Bank
Chulamani Sahu
Sr. Vet
Jeetendra Kumar Behera
Jr. PSA
Sabita Bag
Accounts Executive
Geeta Sahu
Jr. PSA
Priyadarshini Rout
Accountant
Monalisa Sahu
Executive Trainee Officer – Goat Bank Division
Sagar Juad
Jr. PSA
Bharatee Nag
Jr. PSA
Kamana Nag
Jr. PSA
Rohini Rana
Jr. PSA
Champa Bag
Jr. PSA
Jashoda Bag
Jr. PSA
Menaka Bag
Jr. PSA
Kunti Danguri
Jr. PSA
Nanda Behera
Field Supervisor
Sephali Bag
Field Staff
Anita Bag
Field Staff
Kulabati Juad
Field Staff
Kalpa Bachha
Farm Executive
Salkhan Tudu
Field Executive
Subhashri Samal
Sales Coordinator
Sasmita Parida
Sales Coordinator
Anil Kumar Pati
Sales Executive Position – Kendujhar District
Strategic Guidance
The Advisors
Technical
Legal
Compliance