Experienced State Head required for key role in expanding Regenerative Agriculture initiatives in Punjab, focusing on leadership, stakeholder management, and field execution.
Experience
8–15 yrs
Location
Maloud
On-site · Punjab, India
Experience
8–15 yrs
Location
Maloud
On-site · Punjab, India
The Brief
TITLE
State Head - Punjab
TEAM
Regen Ag
TYPE
Full-time
POSTED
Sep 9, 2026
JOB ID
01a080f1
TITLE
State Head - Punjab
TEAM
Regen Ag
TYPE
Full-time
POSTED
Sep 9, 2026
JOB ID
01a080f1
Position: State Head - Punjab
Location: Punjab (Statewide travel required)
Reporting to: Lead Carbon Supply
Joining Date: Immediately
Role Overview
As the State Head - Punjab, you will own the end-to-end execution, expansion, and operational integrity of the Regenerative Agriculture Project in Punjab. You will lead field deployment teams, build strategic relationships with state agricultural departments, local FPOs, and farmer cooperatives, and ensure accurate, verifiable data collection for carbon credit registration.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Operational Planning:
a. Drive state-level strategy to onboard farmers into the regenerative agriculture program
b. Build, train, and manage territory managers, district-level team leads, and ground field agents across high-priority districts in Punjab
c. Define district-wise KPIs for farmer onboarding, practice adoption (DSR, residue management), and field data collection
Field Execution & Regenerative Practice Adoption
a. Oversee farmer mobilization campaigns, ground outreach programs, and field-day demonstrations to promote sustainable practices like DSR and straw management to tackle stubble burning
Stakeholder Management & Partnerships
a. Establish and maintain relationships with Punjab State Agricultural Department, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), local Panchayats, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
Quality Control & Compliance
a. Enforce zero-tolerance policies on fraud or double-counting in farmer onboarding data
Requirements & Qualifications:
1) Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related fields.
2) Experience: 10-15 years of field operational experience in agribusiness, agtech, seed/fertilizer distribution, or largescale agricultural sustainability programs.
3) Language Proficiency: Strong command of English and Hindi; native fluency in Punjabi is required.
4) Key Skills: Team management, farmer communication, field data collection apps, and strong on-the-ground problem-solving skills.
5) Travel: Willingness to travel extensively across assigned districts in Punjab (80%+ field time).
About the company
Varaha is a leading global climate tech startup that specializes in nature-based solutions, including regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and biochar projects that promote climate adaptation, biodiversity, water conservation and increased income for smallholder land stewards.
Our team has a proven track record of scaling projects and products to millions of smallholder land stewards and is backed by leading global investors who share our vision for sustainable, nature-based solutions.
The company's mission is to provide agriculture as a solution to climate change while also helping farmers in increasing their income.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this venture then I would love to know your story, why you are interested and your skillset and experience.
