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Vimal Panjwani
Founder & CEO at AgriVijay / Climate Action Agripreneur
Vimal Panjwani is the co-founder and CEO of AgriVijay, an innovative platform that provides renewable energy products and services for farmers.12 As a first-generation entrepreneur and passionate rural-agri sales professional, Panjwani founded AgriVijay in August 2020 with the mission to empower farmers with renewable energy solutions and fight climate change.3
Career Highlights
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AgriVijay: Panjwani co-founded this offline and online curated platform, which offers a marketplace for renewable energy products such as solar, biogas, thermal, and electric solutions tailored for agriculture and rural households.23
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Sistema Biobolsa: Prior to AgriVijay, he served as Head of Sales for India from June 2018 to March 2020, where he successfully led field sales and marketing operations.3
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Other Roles: Panjwani has held various positions in companies such as Ugaoo, AgriBolo, Global Energy Group, and Sony Entertainment, gaining extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development.3
Education
- MBA in Agribusiness from Symbiosis Institute of International Business (2010-2012)3
- B.Tech in Bioinformatics from Singhania University (2006-2010)3
Achievements
Under Panjwani's leadership, AgriVijay has made significant strides in promoting renewable energy adoption among farmers:
- Mitigated over 20,750 tonnes of GHG/CO2 emissions4
- Reached 19,80,000 farmers across 495+ villages in India4
- Irrigated 500+ acres of farmland through solar power4
- Saved 91,440+ kgs of firewood and treated 5,70,900+ kgs of animal waste4
Panjwani's work with AgriVijay has been recognized through various accelerator programs and competitions, including the SAP Regional Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2021 and the Miller Center Accelerator 23.3