Er. Kartik Patel, a Senior Project Associate at NIF-India, holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering from SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh earned in 2018. Over his association with NIF, he has showcased versatility in various roles such as prototype development, value addition, detailed documentation, prototype testing, on-field trials and scouting as well as effective coordination. Many of his work has led to fishing of effective agricultural technologies that have gone ahead and bagged various State and National level awards in NIF. He is also a vital team member that is involved in MMAKJS program with Odisha Agricultural department along with Inspire Manak program of DST. He is a passionate enthusiast who wants to uplift the status of grassroots innovators through his strong grip at the remote forest areas.