About Us

WELCOME TO KALSUBAI MILLETS! We are a team of passionate farmers, nature enthusiasts, and conscious living advocates who have dedicated our lives to promoting natural farming practices and preserving the purity of indigenous seeds. Our aim is to create a sustainable ecosystem that produces highly nutritious and delicious millet-based products while protecting the environment and conserving biodiversity. KALSUBAI MILLET FARMERS PRODUCER COMPANY LIMITED was incorporated in 2020 under section 8 of Companies act 2013 with a main objective to grow, maintain, trade, process and preserve millet production in Maharashtra. At Kalsubai Millets, we believe in using natural farming methods that alternate rice with millet and legumes to create a more sustainable and nutritious product. Our range of products includes 100% pure flour, grains, and ready-to-eat snacks with no harmful additives. We also offer a variety of locally made edible daily use products that make it easy for people to incorporate healthy, sustainable foods into their diets. Our mission is to raise awareness about millets as a healthy, gluten-free, and mineral-rich food item. We aim to replace at least one meal in every household with millets or indigenous rice and pulses while developing high-quality ready-to-cook millet noodles, flakes, pasta, and vermicelli for kids to enjoy both taste and health. At Kalsubai Millets, we believe in direct farm-to-market practices to ensure that the purity and authenticity of our products are maintained. Our commitment to sustainability and natural farming methods has made us a shining example of how passion, innovation, and commitment can transform the way we grow and consume food. ABOUT THE FOUNDER: Nilima Jorwar is a woman living in the Sahyadri Mountains of Maharashtra, India, who is widely recognized as the "millet lady" in her community. She is a photographer, writer, and researcher who has a Master's degree in Sociology and English Literature from the University of Pune. She is also the Managing Director of the Kalsubai Millet Farmers Pro.Co.Ltd, located in the Akole taluka of the Ahemadnagar district in Maharashtra. For many years, farmers in the region practiced market-driven farming, utilizing hybrid seeds and chemical fertilizers to cultivate rice all year round. However, Nilima acknowledges the harmful effects of this method and has taken steps to promote natural farming practices, including rotating rice with millets and legumes, which sustains the natural ecosystem and provides highly nutritious produce for the community. Through her company, Nilima works with 250 marginal, dry land, tribal farmers to conserve millets, traditional rice seeds, pulses, and other vegetables. She ensures that the organic produce from these farms reaches well-formed markets to create sustainable profits for the farmers themselves. Nilima's efforts have been fruitful, and she is witnessing a revolution in sustainable farming practices. She has authored two Marathi language books- BAKHAR RANBHAJYANCHI, a book on Wild Vegetables, and MILLET JADUI DHANY, a book on ancient grains-Millets. She also organizes Millet Festivals, Nature camps, and Cooking shows to promote Millets and Tribal Food Culture. Nilima is proud of the impact she is making on her community and knows that her work is not done. She will continue to champion sustainable farming practices and promote natural farming methods to ensure a better future for the environment, the people, and the farming practices of her region. Anjali Waghe Manda Burange Mrs. Manda Namdev Burange is the founder member of the Kalsubai Millets FPC. She and her whole family conserving the seeds of indigenous rice , Millets in remote area of Trimbakeshwar taluka of Nashik district. She involves in women empowerment from last 10 years and motivating tribal women to come up and build confidence in them. She took parts in various social activities and lead all those women in her area and motivate them through Natura farming, seed conservation and value addition in forest food products through small activities. Namdev Bangare A natural and traditional farmer, a knowledgeable person who knows much about traditional crops, Forest knowledge . He is conserving native rice, millets varieties and promoting many good hings in his village. He is also a president of Harihar JFM committee and promoting sustainable activities in his village. He belongs to the tribal community ‘Thakur’ and lives in Trimbakeshwar taluka district Nashik Jivan A young farmer, enthusiastic entrepreneur and millet farmer from Mavachi tribal community of the Dhule region. These farmer are growing all kind of minor and greater millets traditionally in the area. They are growing the traditional seeds by using cow dung and other natural manures. He Joined from 2021 with the KMFPC and now the 50 farmers of the area in his community are members of KMFPC. Meet Kirti, a highly motivated individual who is passionate about promoting healthy eating habits and sustainable agriculture. She has a strong background in customer service and administrative work, which makes her an asset to the Kalsubai Millets team. Kirti's eagerness to learn and her commitment to the company's mission make her a valuable team member who is always willing to go the extra mile. Her dedication to her work and her friendly demeanour make her a pleasure to work with. Meet Neel, a professional fine-art artist with a passion for nature and sustainability. Neel started his own designing company in 1999 with his brother and went on to become a global freelancer in graphic art and illustrations by 2004. However, his love for nature and fruit plants led him to establish his own fruit forest in Virar, Mumbai, in 2015. Neel is a permaculture and miyawaki enthusiast and has already planted over 30 native and exotic fruits in his fruit forest, including bananas, apples, and berries. His passion for promoting native and wild grains has brought him to work with Kalsubai Millets, where he shares the common goal of promoting sustainability and preserving our natural resources. Meet Honey, our dynamic Business Development Head, who is passionate about healthy eating and cooking! Honey's journey has been nothing short of inspiring - a certified wellness yoga instructor, a patent attorney, and an ardent believer in the power of natural products. Her versatile knowledge and expertise in various fields have made her the perfect match for Kalsubai Millets. Honey's deep passion for healthy living and her vast experience in business development and public relations make her an invaluable asset to our team. Her keen eye for detail and creative flair have helped us develop innovative marketing strategies that promote sustainable living and healthy eating. With Honey on board, we're confident that Kalsubai Millets will continue to grow and thrive, bringing delicious, nutritious millets to tables all over the world. Join us in our mission to promote healthy living, traditional wisdom, and sustainable agriculture practices. Experience the goodness of Kalsubai Millets and support the livelihood of local farmers in the Kalsubai region.