Rohini Bapurao Wankhede
❝ Empowering Farmers through Innovation, Value Addition, and Sustainable Agriculture. ❞
Leading with Purpose & Innovation
Rohini Bapurao Wankhede is a progressive farmer, entrepreneur, and rural development professional with over 14 years of experience in agriculture, farmer empowerment, and agribusiness management.
As the Executive Director of Vidarbha Farms Agro Producer Company Ltd. (Umarkhed, Maharashtra), she plays a pivotal role in strengthening farmer livelihoods through innovative agricultural enterprises and value-added farming initiatives.
A Multidisciplinary Foundation
Her unique ability to combine technical agricultural expertise with community development stems from a diverse and powerful academic background:
Social Work: B.S.W. & M.S.W. (Master of Social Work)
Agriculture: Diploma in Agriculture
Education & Literature: B.Ed. & M.A. in Marathi
This interdisciplinary foundation allows her to drive meaningful community engagement and build sustainable farmer capacity from the ground up.
From the Soil to the Boardroom
Rohini’s journey began firsthand, managing her own farm for over a decade. Starting with traditional crops like soybean, chickpea, sorghum, and safflower, she recognized the critical need for higher farm profitability.
By developing advanced irrigation facilities, she successfully diversified into commercial, high-value, and aromatic crops, including:
Sugarcane • Turmeric • Watermelon • Geranium • Lemongrass • Citronella • Palmarosa
Driving Impact at Vidarbha Farms
Under her visionary leadership, Vidarbha Farms has evolved into a dynamic ecosystem of farmer-centric enterprises. She has spearheaded major initiatives across:
Hi-Tech Nursery & Seed Production: Ensuring access to premium quality inputs and processing.
Aromatic Oil Extraction: Introducing high-margin value addition directly to the rural sector.
Market Support Services: Connecting smallholders and women producers directly to profitable market opportunities.
A Vision for Resilient Agriculture
Rohini remains deeply committed to transforming agriculture into a profitable, resilient enterprise. Through Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), modern tech integration, and a steadfast dedication to women empowerment, she continues to lead rural entrepreneurship and farmer welfare across the Vidarbha region and beyond.
Executive Skills
“Bridging foundational insight with proactive, real-world execution.”
“Successful agribusiness thrives on adaptability, clear execution, and a deep respect for the land. My focus is on turning strategic plans into tangible, on-the-ground results—empowering our teams and streamlining our operations to ensure consistent, sustainable growth from the field to the market.”