The 'Naanu Kooda Raitha' / 'Main Bhi Kisaan' initiative by ITC Foods was recently featured on the CNBCTV18 Future Female Forward programme. Under the initiative, women farmers - or farmerettes - are trained in critical skills like harvest management, nutrition, financial literacy and more. A rebranded fruit juice, "Be Farmerette," has also been launched to raise awareness on the work of women farmers.

With this video, watch Mr Sanjay Singal, Chief Operating Officer, Dairy & Beverages, ITC Foods share his thoughts on the initiative, while farmerettes Vanitha and Ramya from Karnataka tell us about their journey. Watch now: