Rishra, West Bengal — As India strengthens its focus on climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable rural development, integrated approaches that combine field-level farming with digital monitoring systems are gaining importance. Mul Biotech Farms Pvt. Ltd., a recently incorporated agriculture and climate innovation platform based in West Bengal, is developing ecosystem-based solutions that bridge grassroots agricultural practices with emerging digital agriculture technologies.
Founded and led by Soumodip Atanu Roy, Mul Biotech Farms focuses on regenerative agriculture models, aquaponics experimentation and environmental monitoring systems designed to support climate-aligned farming while strengthening farmer livelihoods.
At the core of the initiative is hands-on agricultural engagement. The platform works closely with local farming environments and cultivation systems to ensure that agricultural innovation remains grounded in real field conditions and farmer experiences. Demonstration systems currently being explored include controlled oyster mushroom cultivation and aquaponics-based integrated production models that highlight circular resource use, water efficiency and sustainable food production.
Complementing this field-level work, the ecosystem also includes a technology development unit, Mul Biotech Digital Farm Solutions, which explores digital tools for agricultural monitoring and environmental observation. The unit is developing data-driven platforms that integrate satellite datasets, GIS tools and analytics dashboards to support transparent monitoring of climate-linked agricultural activities and emerging carbon measurement frameworks.
In addition to agricultural experimentation, Mul Biotech Farms has actively engaged in outreach and knowledge-sharing initiatives. The platform participated in Bengal Fish Fest 2026 in Murshidabad under the Government of West Bengal Fisheries Department, where awareness sessions on aquaponics and regenerative aquaculture systems attracted strong engagement from farmers, cooperatives and institutional stakeholders.
The initiative is also exploring district-level collaboration models designed to function as localized agricultural innovation hubs. Engagement efforts have included regions such as Kalimpong and Murshidabad in West Bengal, with exploratory work being assessed in districts like Dakshin Dinajpur as part of a broader district replication framework.
Capacity building forms an important part of the ecosystem approach. Mul Biotech Farms is exploring Training-of-Trainers frameworks aligned with agricultural capacity-building initiatives within the Government of West Bengal to support decentralized learning and farmer knowledge networks.
Beyond on-ground initiatives, the platform is engaging with emerging climate and sustainability frameworks at national and international levels. Mul Biotech Farms maintains a registered proponent account on India’s PARIVESH environmental portal to explore potential afforestation, agroforestry and nature-based projects. The initiative is also registered on the United Nations Global Marketplace procurement platform and participates in global dialogue platforms related to digital innovation and sustainability, including consultations associated with the World Economic Forum.
“Agriculture innovation must begin with the realities of farmers and ecosystems on the ground,” said Soumodip Atanu Roy. “Our goal with Mul Biotech Farms is to develop practical climate-aligned agriculture systems that combine grassroots experimentation with transparent digital monitoring tools.”
Mul Biotech Farms operates from its registered office in Rishra, Hooghly, West Bengal, and is building an integrated ecosystem connecting grassroots farming, aquaponics experimentation and digital environmental monitoring systems. Through its technology unit, Mul Biotech Digital Farm Solutions, the platform explores GIS-enabled agriculture analytics, carbon monitoring frameworks and data-driven farm management tools while engaging with national and international sustainability collaboration platforms.
About Mul Biotech Farms Pvt. Ltd.
Mul Biotech Farms Pvt. Ltd. is an agriculture and climate innovation platform based in West Bengal, India. The organization works at the intersection of regenerative agriculture, aquaponics systems, environmental monitoring and digital agriculture technologies to develop scalable models for climate-resilient farming and sustainable rural development.
Registered Office: 10 Dewanjee Street, Rishra, Hooghly, West Bengal – 712248
Contact: mulbiotechnology@gmail.com
