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Have you heard of Cotton Cultivation As a Service (CCAS)? Could this innovative model be the game-changer for India’s struggling cotton farmers, who lose $11 billion each year? Startup #15: JyoSH AI Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Founder and Core Team: Dr. Sharadchandra Lohokare Industry: Agriculture and Allied JyoSH AI Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is tackling a pressing socio-economic issue faced by 5.8 million cotton farmers in India, where high labor and chemical costs have made cotton farming unprofitable. With India's cotton productivity at a mere 521 kg per hectare—the lowest in the world—farmers suffer significant losses from weeds, pests, and diseases, amounting to $11 billion annually. Their 𝐉𝐲𝐨𝐒𝐇 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭, is a smart, precision farming solution for automating the entire cotton cultivation process, including seed sowing, weed management, crop health monitoring, and harvesting. Leveraging 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐀𝐈, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, the robot effectively differentiates between weeds and cotton plants, friend and enemy insects, and identifies cotton diseases, significantly increasing productivity and profitability for farmers. The robot 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 ₹40,000 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐞, improves cotton yield and quality, and minimizes reliance on labor and chemicals. With its modular and scalable design, the robot can be customized for various crops, promoting sustainability and women's empowerment in rural agriculture. Additionally, the innovative 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐂𝐂𝐀𝐒) model encourages local agripreneurs to operate the JyoSH Robot, fostering self-reliance in villages while creating job opportunities, especially for women. Proudly made in India, the JyoSH Robot is a step towards an Atma Nirbhar Bharat, enhancing the lives of farmers and preserving environmental health. Stay tuned as we introduce our visionary Top 50 startups, each of them sharing their inspiring stories and innovative solutions in the coming weeks. Together, they are redefining business with purpose and conscience! 🌍✨ #agritech #socialenterprise #socialentrepreneurship #socialimpact