Chakra Biotech LLP

Employee size

2-10

Headquarters

Buffalo, NY

Based in Jaipur, Chakra Biotech LLP develops indoor, soil-less aeroponic saffron cultivation systems designed to bring Kashmir-like growing conditions to Rajasthan and other non-traditional regions. Alongside its controlled-environment agriculture work, the company sells Kashmiri saffron and runs hands-on training for farmers and agri-entrepreneurs. Its training program is led by Dr. Ankit Sharma, who is described as having more than 15 years of saffron cultivation experience.

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