Ngurie Organic Pvt. Ltd., a promising startup incubated at the YouthNet Incubation Centre, received the AgriTech Award at the prestigious Startup Maharathi Challenge, hosted under the nationwide Startup Mahakumbh initiative.
Ngurie Organic won the prestigious award for its transformative work in sustainable agriculture. The startup harnesses data-driven research, precision agriculture, and blockchain-enabled transparency to empower farmers with solutions that reduce water usage, improve soil health, increase crop yields, promote environmental sustainability and strengthen food security.
Ngurie Organic’s triumph at the Startup Mahakumbh stands out not just for its ingenuity, but for the powerful statement it makes: that meaningful innovation is thriving in India’s Northeastern frontier, YouthNet stated in a press release.
“This recognition is more than just a win it is a testament to the incredible potential that exists in underserved regions like Nagaland,” said a representative from YouthNet. “Ngurie Organic is not only innovating for farmers, but also inspiring a generation of entrepreneurs to dream bigger.”
It added that Ngurie Organic’s achievement marks a major milestone not just for the startup, but for Nagaland’s growing startup ecosystem, underscoring the region’s emergence as a hub for green innovation. As India looks to the future of food security and climate resilience, ventures like Ngurie Organic are proving that the next agricultural revolution may very well begin at the grassroots.
Organised by ASSOCHAM, nasscom, TiE, IVCA and Bootstrap Foundation, Startup Mahakumbh was supported by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Held over three days from 3-5 April 2025 in New Delhi, the world’s biggest showcase of innovation featured a gathering of over 3,000 startups, 1,000 investors, and 50+ global delegations.
“Ngurie Organic Pvt Ltd” is crowned Champion in the AgriTech category at Maharati StartUp challenge -India’s biggest innovation challenge for Start Ups.
Peihauding, you just pinned Nagaland in the national platform. ❤️🫡Kudos also to mentors @startupnagaland & @YNnagaland pic.twitter.com/63dHCmMmrk
— Hekani Jakhalu (@Hekani) April 5, 2025
