Monthly advisory of onion and garlic crop for the month of June 2025
Revolutionizing Onion Storage: Godaam Innovations
₹26 lakh/year turnover
30% profit margin
Supported by ABI-ICAR-DOGR
About the Entrepreneur
Kalyani Shinde, an innovative agripreneur from Lasalgaon (Asia's largest onion market), founded Godaam Innovations with support from ICAR-DOGR's Agri-Business Incubator. Her venture specializes in modern, cost-effective onion storage solutions that dramatically reduce post-harvest losses for small farmers.
Business Achievements
- Annual turnover of ₹26 lakh with impressive 30% profit margins
- Created 8 direct employment opportunities in rural Maharashtra
- Developed 3 patented storage technologies
- Reduced post-harvest losses by 40% for partner farmers
ICAR-DOGR Support
Through the ABI program, ICAR-DOGR provided critical support including:
- Technical guidance on onion storage technologies
- Access to research facilities for product testing
- Business incubation and financial planning
- Market linkage with farmer producer organizations
"The scientific backing from ICAR-DOGR gave credibility to our storage solutions and helped us gain farmers' trust," says Kalyani Shinde.
Impact on Farmers
Godaam Innovations has transformed onion storage for smallholders:
- Serves 120+ small farmers in Nashik district
- Extends onion shelf-life by 3-4 months
- Enables farmers to get 25-30% better prices by avoiding glut season sales
- Conducts monthly training programs on proper storage techniques
Innovative Storage Solutions
Godaam's patented technologies include:
- Modular low-cost storage units (₹25,000 per 5-ton capacity)
- Natural ventilation systems that maintain optimal humidity
- Eco-friendly pest management solutions
- Mobile app for real-time storage condition monitoring
Future Plans
With plans to expand operations, Godaam aims to:
- Install 50 new storage units across Maharashtra
- Develop solar-powered cold storage solutions
- Expand to potato and garlic storage systems
- Implement AI-based spoilage prediction models
