Our leadership comprises experienced professionals and passionate farmers who bring together expertise in agriculture, finance, and rural development.
1. Chandrakala Mali
Mrs. Chandrakala Mali, an Arts graduate from Karnataka University, Dharwad, is a dedicated social entrepreneur with a strong passion for rural development, education, and agricultural empowerment. With extensive experience as a Teacher and Administrative Officer at Karnataka Public School, she brings a wealth of knowledge in education, community engagement, and administrative leadership. Her voluntary work in public schools underscores her commitment to enhancing children's educational skills and overall development.
Understanding the challenges faced by farmers, especially women in rural areas, Mrs. Mali advocates for collective farming and supports the establishment of Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) to enable farmers to achieve better market access, enhance productivity, and adopt sustainable agricultural practices.
Mrs. Chandrakala Mali's vision is to empower rural communities by integrating education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable agriculture, thereby fostering self-reliant and prosperous villages. Her leadership continues to inspire positive transformation, particularly in the lives of women and farmers, creating lasting social and economic impact.
Understanding the challenges faced by farmers, especially women in rural areas, Mrs. Mali advocates for collective farming and supports the establishment of Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) to enable farmers to achieve better market access, enhance productivity, and adopt sustainable agricultural practices.
Mrs. Chandrakala Mali's vision is to empower rural communities by integrating education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable agriculture, thereby fostering self-reliant and prosperous villages. Her leadership continues to inspire positive transformation, particularly in the lives of women and farmers, creating lasting social and economic impact.
Chandrakala Mali
Mrs. Chandrakala Mali, an Arts graduate from Karnataka University
2. Kotregouda Mali
3. Ullas Kooli
Mr. Ullas Kooli, Director of Utthejana Farmer Producer Company Limited, He is mechanical engineer with over 15 years of extensive experience in IT and Financial Services. He has worked with leading multinational companies across the globe, fostering business relationships with banks and delivering successful IT solutions that drive operational excellence.
His people-oriented approach and strong leadership skills have made him a key contributor to various corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, with a focus on empowering communities through innovation and technology. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Kooli is an avid sports enthusiast and actively engages in activities that promote health and teamwork.
As a strategic leader, Mr. Kooli plays an instrumental role in promoting Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) and driving technology-enabled solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and rural development.
Mr. Ullas Kooli’s diverse expertise and forward-thinking approach continue to make a significant impact on the growth and sustainability of FPCs, contributing to the socio-economic transformation of rural farmers and their communities.
His people-oriented approach and strong leadership skills have made him a key contributor to various corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, with a focus on empowering communities through innovation and technology. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Kooli is an avid sports enthusiast and actively engages in activities that promote health and teamwork.
As a strategic leader, Mr. Kooli plays an instrumental role in promoting Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) and driving technology-enabled solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and rural development.
Mr. Ullas Kooli’s diverse expertise and forward-thinking approach continue to make a significant impact on the growth and sustainability of FPCs, contributing to the socio-economic transformation of rural farmers and their communities.
Ullas Kooli
Director of Utthejana Farmer Producer Company Limited
4. Murugesh Kooli
5. Siddalingesh Kotambari
Siddaligesh C. Kotambri brings extensive experience across multiple industries, including manufacturing, engineering design, production management, and microfinance. With a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, he has held key roles in renowned organizations.
Currently serving as the Director for a Farmer Producer Company, Siddaligesh plays a pivotal role in empowering farmers by streamlining procurement operations and overseeing the production processes. His strategic vision focuses on creating sustainable value chains that connect farmers directly to markets, ensuring better pricing, improved product quality, and enhanced livelihoods for the farming community.
His deep understanding of both industrial production and agricultural value chains enables the company to adopt innovative approaches for efficient procurement and processing, fostering long-term growth and success.
Currently serving as the Director for a Farmer Producer Company, Siddaligesh plays a pivotal role in empowering farmers by streamlining procurement operations and overseeing the production processes. His strategic vision focuses on creating sustainable value chains that connect farmers directly to markets, ensuring better pricing, improved product quality, and enhanced livelihoods for the farming community.
His deep understanding of both industrial production and agricultural value chains enables the company to adopt innovative approaches for efficient procurement and processing, fostering long-term growth and success.
Siddalingesh Kotambari
Director, Farmer Producer Company
Our Structure
Our FPO operates with a democratic and inclusive governance structure, ensuring that every farmer member has a voice. Key components include:
• Board of Directors: Experienced leaders from the farming community.
• Advisory Committee: Experts from agriculture, finance, and rural development.
• Member Farmers: The backbone of our FPO, contributing through their skills, knowledge, and active participation.
Partnerships and Collaborations
To ensure the holistic growth of our farmers, we collaborate with:
• Government bodies (e.g., NABARD, Ministry of Agriculture).
• Private companies for technology and market access.
• Non-governmental organizations for capacity building and social support.
Why Partner with Us?
• Proven track record of transforming agricultural practices.
• Farmer-focused and community-driven approach.
• Expertise in end-to-end agricultural value chain solutions.
• Commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth.
