Watch How Pune Engineer Uses Hydroponics to Grow Saffron in Shipping Containers

Originally reported and written in March 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content.    Software engineer Shailesh Modak from Pune came up with a unique business idea that couples hydroponics and a love for nature.    Though well-settled in the corporate world, Shailesh was intent on doing something that enabled him to follow his passion for agriculture. However, he knew of the uncertainties that came up in the field.    “The biggest problem with agriculture is that there is too much reliance on climate and weather. With drastic changes in climate due to global wa...