Harpreet Singh is a passionate entrepreneur and committed social worker. whose mission has always been to empower farmers and transform the agricultural landscape of INDIA. With a Diploma in Entrepreneurship from IIM In Kashipur, Harpreet has combined business acumen with grassroots dedication to create sustainable, farmer-first solutions.

Driven by a vision to connect farm produce directly to consumers, he Developed a brand called PUNJABI HAANDI, a hotel and chain of restaurants. which has been successfully operating since 2011. The establishment serves as a bridge between local farmers and end consumers, ensuring fair prices and fresh produce.

In his pursuit of global agricultural knowledge, Harpreet visited Brisbane. Australia in 2013 and 2017 to learn advanced farming techniques in protected cultivation, gaining hands-on exposure in the suburbs of Queensland.

In 2017, Harpreet founded Kaushalya Jan Kalyan Samiti, a non-profit. organization on the name of his grandmother, guided by strong ethical principles. The NGO operates with a self-reliant approach. The organization trains farmers in value addition of niche produce like organic gluten-dropped flour, white kidney beans, wild forest honey, bee pollen, mountain salt and native millets.

Under his leadership, Kaushalya Jan Kalyan Samiti became the first NGO in Uttarakhand to register 377 farmers under the Government of India’s e-NAM Mandi platform in 2018.

In 2019, Harpreet was invited by the Business Commissioner of France to Lyon for a 7-day Agricultural Knowledge Exchange Programme. Representing the Indian NGO sector, he engaged with French farmers and institutions, studying their innovative Buy Before Production (BBP) model. Inspired by this concept, Harpreet launched Apna Family Farmer Membership in India during the COVID-19 lockdown. This initiative allows consumers to connect with farmers directly, place seasonal produce orders in advance, and even visit farms five times a year—building transparency, trust, and a deep connection between producers and consumers.

In recognition of his unwavering dedication to rural upliftment and sustainable agriculture, Harpreet Singh was honored by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand in 2023 for transforming the lives of over 500 farmers through protected and diversified farming techniques. Under his leadership, the NGO has successfully developed multiple organic farming pockets, bridging the gap between traditional farming wisdom and modern sustainable techniques.

With a strong belief in chemical-free, regenerative agriculture, Harpreet Singh continues to work tirelessly to create a self-sustaining ecosystem for farmers, ensuring better livelihoods, healthier food, and a greener future for Uttarakhand and beyond. And his journey continues to inspire young entrepreneurs, social activists, and farming communities alike-proving that with vision, values, and dedication, one person can ignite meaningful change.