Dr Sowmini Sunkara

Dr. Sowmini Sunkara is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in promoting rural livelihoods and supporting women in the manufacturing sector. As the Founder and Managing Director of Agrighar Services Pvt Ltd since November 2019, Dr. Sunkara has focused on entrepreneurship and skill development programs in agriculture and allied sectors to empower youth, women, and farmers. Additionally, Dr. Sunkara co-founded Womenergy Association of Incubators in Manufacturing (WEAIM) in January 2019, India’s first women incubator aggregator association, dedicated to nurturing women in the manufacturing industry. Other leadership roles include serving as a Co-Founder and Board Director at WEMART Global, a platform connecting women entrepreneurs with global markets, and as a National Resource Person at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Dr. Sunkara's academic background includes a PhD in Biotechnology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.