Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Varaha Empowers Farmers with Carbon Credits
Varaha is a company that helps farmers make their soil healthier and earn extra money.
Farmers use special methods like planting trees and using less tillage to capture carbon from the air.
Big companies like Google and Microsoft buy these carbon credits to offset their emissions, and the farmers get a share of the money.
This helps farmers earn more and makes their land more productive.
Varaha works with over 200,000 farmers in four countries and has big plans to help even more farmers in the future.
Varaha helps farmers adopt regenerative agriculture practices to improve soil health and earn carbon credits.
Over 200,000 farmers in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Côte d'Ivoire are part of the program.
Farmers earn additional income from carbon credits sold to companies like Google and Microsoft.
Varaha uses AI and satellite technology to monitor and verify farming practices.
The company has sequestered over 2 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent and raised over $50 million in funding.
- Who
- Varaha, a climate-tech company founded by Ankita Garg, Madhur Jain, and Vishal Kuchanur
- What
- A program that helps farmers adopt regenerative agriculture practices to improve soil health and earn carbon credits
- When
- Founded in 2022, currently operational
- Where
- India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Côte d'Ivoire
- Why
- To improve soil health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide farmers with additional income through carbon credits
Traditional Farming
Regenerative Agriculture
Soil Health
Traditional Farming
Traditional farming often leads to soil degradation and reduced fertility over time.
Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture improves soil health, making it more fertile and resilient.
Income Stability
Traditional Farming
Farmers rely heavily on a single harvest, making their income unstable.
Regenerative Agriculture
Carbon credits provide an additional income stream, reducing financial risks.
Environmental Impact
Traditional Farming
Traditional farming practices contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative practices help sequester carbon, mitigating climate change.
- Founded
- 2022
- Founders
- Ankita Garg, Madhur Jain, Vishal Kuchanur
- Countries Operated In
- India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Côte d'Ivoire
- Farmers Involved
- 200,000+
- Carbon Sequestered
- 2 million tonnes CO₂-equivalent
- Funding Raised
- $50 million+
- Key Partners
- Google, Microsoft, Mirova
- Recognitions
- TIME 100 Climate 2024, Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2024