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Our Team

The people behind Bandhuja Spawn Lab — growing quality Button Mushroom Spawn since 2018.

Dr. Phool Chand, Chairperson, Bandhuja Spawn Lab | Board Head, Bandhuja Agro F. P. Limited, Bandhuja Spawn Lab

Dr. Phool Chand

Chairperson, Bandhuja Spawn Lab | Board Head, Bandhuja Agro F. P. Limited

Dr. Phool Chand is an agricultural professional, academician, researcher and industry leader with approximately 20 years of experience in agriculture, education, research and industry. He has been associated with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and served as an Associate Professor, with professional association with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

~20 years
in agriculture, education, research & industry
Ph.D.
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar
JRF · SRF · NET
research fellowships & qualifications

Research, Publications & Knowledge Contribution

Dr. Phool Chand has contributed to agricultural knowledge through research articles, technical publications, books and other professional writings.

His academic and research interests have involved the development, application and dissemination of agricultural knowledge for practical use. His experience in research and education has also enabled him to contribute to training, technical guidance and capacity building.

Education & Qualifications

  • B.Sc. (ZBC)
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture)
  • M.Sc. (Agriculture & Horticulture)
  • Ph.D. — G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar
  • JRF, SRF and NET qualifications

Industry Leadership

With extensive experience across academia, research, agriculture and industry, Dr. Phool Chand brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his leadership responsibilities at Bandhuja.

As Chairperson of Bandhuja Spawn Lab, he provides strategic direction with a focus on mushroom spawn production, quality-oriented practices, technical development and grower-centric solutions.

As Board Head of Bandhuja Agro F. P. Limited, he contributes to organizational strategy, agricultural business development, technology adoption and long-term institutional growth. At Bandhuja, he provides strategic leadership with a focus on scientific knowledge, quality, innovation and practical agricultural solutions.

Leadership Philosophy

Dr. Phool Chand believes that meaningful agricultural development requires a strong connection between scientific research, practical technology, industry and farmers. His professional approach emphasizes:

  • Scientific Knowledge
  • Quality
  • Innovation
  • Practical Application
  • Farmer Orientation
  • Sustainable Growth

Through Bandhuja’s agricultural and biotechnology-oriented initiatives, he aims to support the development of practical solutions that can contribute to modern agricultural and allied-sector enterprises.

A Career Connecting Education, Research & Industry

With a career spanning approximately two decades, Dr. Phool Chand brings together the perspectives of an educator, researcher, agricultural professional and industry leader.

His experience in higher agricultural education, research fellowships, professional qualifications, publications and industry leadership forms an important part of the foundation and vision of Bandhuja Spawn Lab and Bandhuja Agro F. P. Limited.

Dr. Ranjana Prajapati, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bandhuja Spawn Lab

Dr. Ranjana Prajapati

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

We grow when our growers grow.

Dr. Ranjana Prajapati is the CEO of Bandhuja Spawn Lab. She leads day-to-day operations — production planning, quality, supply and customer relationships.

Her focus is making sure every grower gets the right strain at the right time, with clear guidance on handling, storage and use of the spawn.

Dr. Vikash Singh

Mushroom Agronomist

From compost to harvest, the details decide the yield.

Dr. Vikash Singh is the lab’s Mushroom Agronomist. He works with growers on Button Mushroom cultivation — compost, spawning, spawn run, casing, pinning and fruiting.

He helps farms choose the right strain for their conditions and troubleshoot problems on the farm, and feeds what he sees in the field back to the lab.

Mrs. Divya Prajapati

Lab Incharge

Clean cultures and careful checks, batch after batch.

Mrs. Divya Prajapati is the Lab Incharge at Bandhuja Spawn Lab. She manages the laboratory — culture maintenance, sterilization, inoculation and incubation.

She oversees the quality checks at each stage of production so that only healthy, well-colonized spawn is packed and dispatched.

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