New Delhi, September 23, 2024: Seasoned Social Development Leader and Formar Nasscom Foundation CEO Nidhi Bhasin has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Green Trust which is on its mission to empower millions of Indian farmers.
For 17 years, Digital Green Trust (DGT) has been dedicated to empowering small and marginal farmers in India, reaching over 4.7 million farmers. Leveraging digital technology to promote sustainable agriculture, DGT helps these farmers navigate significant transformations in the agriculture sector, increasing their resilience and adaptability in the face of global challenges. The organization is pleased to announce the appointment of Nidhi Bhasin as its new Chief Executive Officer for India, based in New Delhi.
With over 25 years of experience in social development, program management, and nonprofit leadership, Bhasin brings a wealth of expertise to Digital Green Trust. Prior to joining Digital Green Trust, she served as CEO of Nasscom Foundation, where she transformed the organization and took it to the next level by championing technology for social good and worked to bridge the digital divide in underserved communities across India. Before that, she spent two decades at Concern India Foundation, leading initiatives in education, health, and community development, particularly for women.
In her new role, Bhasin will lead a team of over 80 employees at Digital Green Trust, focused on training Indian farmers in sustainable agricultural practices through innovative tools like Farmer.Chat, an AI-powered assistant. She sees great potential in leveraging technology to improve the lives of tens of millions of farmers in the years to come.
“I am excited to continue building on the solid foundational work done by Digital Green Trust, as we work to scale our impact, in numbers and depth. Digital Green Trust is in a unique position to enable the agriculture ecosystem by bringing Government, philanthropies and corporates together at the intersection of technology, gender, climate and sustainability,” said Bhasin. “I look forward to driving thought leadership initiatives that can transform and create real impact on livelihoods in rural communities”, says Bhasin.
Tejesh Shah, Chairperson of the Digital Green Trust Board, notes “In Nidhi Bhasin, we see a leader whose dedication to social good, paired with her deep expertise in technology, perfectly aligns with our mission. Her insights and energy will be instrumental in advancing Digital Green Trust’s efforts to revolutionize agricultural practices for the betterment of farmers and their communities. I look forward to seeing her vision unfold.”
Bhasin’s arrival marks a new chapter in Digital Green Trust’s journey, as the organization continues to build on its successful track record of empowering farmers with knowledge and tools to thrive. The team looks forward to her leadership in bringing fresh energy and growth to its mission.
Digital Green Trust is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indian farmers in adopting sustainable agricultural practices through innovative tools like Farmer.Chat, an AI assistant. The organization’s mission is to improve the lives of millions of smallholder farmers by leveraging technology to deliver personalized and scalable solutions.
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