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Discover the inspiring journey of Akshayakalpa Organic and the 'Good Food Movement' in this TEDx talk by Shashi Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of India's first certified organic dairy enterprise. Explore how Akshayakalpa Organic is revolutionizing the dairy industry by producing milk and milk products free from antibiotics, synthetic additives, and chemical pesticide residue. Learn about their world-class model that sets new benchmarks in dairy farming practices and nurtures farmers through Farmer-Entrepreneurship Initiatives. Gain insights into the company's mission to create a holistic ecosystem-led transformation and build a healthier world through nutrition based on clean science and sustainable farming. Understand how the success of Akshayakalpa's model is driven by consumer willingness to pay fair prices and centralized support services for farmers. Witness the impact of this innovative approach, which has empowered over 1,200 farming entrepreneurs, increased farmer incomes three to four-fold, and provided organic dairy products to 300,000+ customers across major Indian cities. Follow Shashi Kumar's personal journey from rural poverty to technology professional and back to agriculture, as he shares his vision for transforming India's farm sector through a blend of tradition, technology, and ecological consciousness.