About us
Golden Millets: A Love Story of Grains, Grit, and Growth
Welcome to Golden Millets – where two hearts beat as one for a healthier India, one golden grain at a time.
A Family's Crisis, A Couple's Calling
Our story begins in a moment of family crisis. When Shubhangi Singh's mother fell ill with lifestyle diseases, it wasn't just a daughter who sprang into action – it was a couple united by love and purpose.
Shubhangi, an architect by profession, and her husband Ankur Singh, a seasoned banker, found themselves at a crossroads. They could continue their comfortable urban lives or embark on a journey to rediscover India's forgotten superfoods. They chose the path less traveled, and that has made all the difference.
## From Delhi's Corridors to Dusty Village Lanes
Picture this: A couple trading their comfortable Delhi life for the rugged terrains of North India. Shubhangi and Ankur didn't just dip their toes into the world of agriculture – they dove in headfirst.
With no background in farming, armed only with determination and a shared vision, they traversed the length and breadth of North India. From the foothills of Uttarakhand to the plains of Uttar Pradesh, from the golden fields of Punjab to the arid lands of Rajasthan, they went where the millets grew and the farmers toiled.
## Sowing Seeds of Change, Reaping a Revolution
Their journey wasn't easy. Many nights were spent in remote villages, days under the scorching sun, learning, understanding, and sometimes failing. But with every setback, their resolve only grew stronger.
Shubhangi immersed herself in understanding traditional farming practices, while Ankur leveraged his financial acumen to create sustainable models for farmers. Together, they were a force of nature, as resilient and adaptive as the millets they championed.
## A Mission Beyond Business
Golden Millets isn't just a company – it's the culmination of a couple's dream to revolutionize Indian agriculture and nutrition. Here's what drives us every day:
1. **Farmer Empowerment**: We've partnered with over 1,000 farmers across North India, providing them with fair prices and sustainable practices.
2. **Land Rejuvenation**: We've helped revive over 5,000 acres of climate-affected land, turning barren soil into thriving millet fields.
3. **Health Revolution**: With our 200+ millet products, we're making traditional nutrition accessible to modern India.
4. **Cultural Revival**: We're not just selling food; we're rekindling India's love affair with its ancient grains.
## The Golden Touch: Our Impact Across North India
Our journey has taken us to every corner of North India, and the impact has been profound:
- In Uttarakhand, we've helped mountain communities rediscover their millet heritage, bringing economic stability to remote villages.
- Across the plains of Uttar Pradesh, our farmer training programs have transformed mono-cropping practices into sustainable, diverse farming.
- In drought-prone areas of Rajasthan, our water-efficient millet cultivation techniques are changing lives and landscapes.
- Punjab, known for its wheat and rice, is now seeing a millet renaissance, bringing biodiversity back to its fields.
## The Heart of Our Success: Unwavering Dedication
Our proudest achievements aren't just in numbers or awards (though we're deeply honored by the recognition, especially during the International Year of Millets 2023). Our true pride lies in the transformations we see every day:
- The farmer who can now send his daughter to college, thanks to increased millet profits.
- The young mother who's found a convenient, nutritious food option for her family in our ready-to-cook millet meals.
- The elderly couple who've regained their health and vitality through a millet-rich diet.
These stories fuel our passion and keep us pushing forward, hand in hand, heart to heart.
## Join Our Journey: Be Part of the Golden Revolution
Every time you choose Golden Millets, you're not just buying a product. You're becoming part of a movement – a movement born from a couple's love, nurtured by the sweat of farmers, and grown into a vision for a healthier, more sustainable India.
You're not just feeding your family; you're nourishing a dream that spans from the Himalayan foothills to your dinner table.
So, will you join Shubhangi and Ankur in this golden revolution? Will you be part of our story of love, dedication, and transformation?
Let's rediscover our roots, revitalize our lands, and reimagine our future – one golden grain at a time.
*Welcome to the Golden Millets family. Together, let's make North India, and all of India, truly golden.*