Gujarat Farmer Nita Kanani Crowned ‘RevolutioNari’ at Voices of Harvest Awards in Delhi
New Delhi, November 18 – A powerful testament to the transformative role of women in Indian agriculture took center stage at the Voices of Harvest Awards 2025, hosted by NDTV and PepsiCo at the Durbar Hall, Taj Palace, New Delhi. The event spotlighted female leadership, celebrating them as the true “upcoming revolution” driving the sector towards a sustainable future.
Nita Kanani Wins ‘RevolutioNari in Farming’ Award
The prestigious “RevolutioNari in Farming Award” was presented to Nita Kanani, a dynamic farmer and entrepreneur hailing from Rajkot, Gujarat. Kanani was recognized for her exceptional innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and community impact, setting a stellar example for women across the nation to adopt farming as a modernized and highly profitable profession.
Her success story embodies the event’s core message: that real change is powered by empowering local leaders who blend tradition with modern agricultural techniques.
Women: The Engine of Sustainable Agri-Future
The “RevolutioNari” category itself underscores a significant shift in the narrative of Indian farming. The award is part of a larger commitment by PepsiCo India to champion women changemakers and drive an inclusive agri-future. The organization’s flagship program, from which the award takes its name, is designed to empower one million women with equitable access to skilling and employment opportunities across agriculture, manufacturing, and other vocations.
The discussions emphasized that women are not just contributors but are often the pioneers in adopting best practices such as regenerative farming, crop diversification, and water stewardship. Their resilience and deep community impact are key to co-creating a stable and resilient food ecosystem for the entire country.
High-Level Support for Agricultural Progress
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who congratulated the winners and highlighted the national priority of promoting innovation and inclusivity in agriculture. Lead anchors Najma and Kunal Runwal from NDTV skillfully brought the moving stories of awardees like Nita Kanani and others to life, reinforcing the platform’s aim to foster collaboration and inspire widespread engagement.
The Voices of Harvest Awards successfully reaffirmed the shared responsibility among farmers, researchers, policymakers, and the private sector to build a robust and sustainable future for Indian agriculture through partnership and shared knowledge.
