By Rahul Koul
“ Our smart farming technology allows remote monitoring of farms ”
Anuj Kumbhat , Founder & CEO , Weather Risk Management Services ( WRMS ) shares insights on his company ’ s technological solutions for farmers and the company ’ s future vision
By Rahul Koul
Tell us about your company , its journey and the milestones achieved until now ?
Weather Risk Management Services ( WRMS ) is headquartered in Gurgaon and is a pioneer in smart and sustainable farming in India . It was founded by myself , Sonu Agarwal , and Dr Ashish Agarwal as an endeavor to empower farmers in overcoming the most daunting agrarian challenges . Incubated by IIT Kanpur in 2004 with investments from SIDBI , the company has received investments and grants from luminaries like UPL , ILO , and the Ford Foundation . Over the years , WRMS has built a strong reputation with a formidable presence across 22 states in India and 20 countries across the globe . WRMS is also the first organization to launch Index Insurance in Bangladesh , Cambodia , and Fiji . The company has 5 offices in India , covering key cities of Delhi , Kolkata , Bangalore , and Aurangabad . The company also has a manufacturing facility and technology development center in Kanpur .
With our team of 200 + multidisciplinary experts across Agricultural Science , Data Science , Meteorology , Actuarial Science , and Information Technology , the company is constantly innovating to strengthen the agriculture and dairy sectors . WRMS leverages data , technology , and financial innovation to help farmers enhance productivity , secure their
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