Dr. Phool Chand
Chairman, Bandhuja Agrofusion Pvt. Ltd.
Meaningful agricultural progress happens where scientific research, practical technology, industry and farmers meet. That meeting point is what Bandhuja was built to be.
- ~20 years
- across agriculture, education, research & industry
- Ph.D.
- G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar
- JRF · SRF · NET
- research fellowships & national qualifications
Dear Stakeholders,
It gives me great pride to welcome you to the Bandhuja group. What began with a commitment to quality and science has grown into a family of enterprises spanning mushroom spawn, agrochemicals, biotechnology, laboratory services, engineering and automation — each built on the same belief: that dependable technology, honest quality and a farmer-first outlook can transform agriculture and allied industries.
As an academician, researcher and industry professional with close to two decades of experience, I have seen how the gap between the laboratory and the field is where most value is lost — and most value can be created. Our purpose at Bandhuja is to close that gap: to turn rigorous research into practical, reliable solutions that growers and partners can trust, batch after batch and season after season.
I am grateful to our team, our partners and the farming communities who place their confidence in us. Together, we will continue to build an institution defined by scientific knowledge, quality, innovation and sustainable growth.
With best wishes, Dr. Phool Chand — Chairman, Bandhuja Agrofusion Pvt. Ltd.
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 centred on 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.
A Career Connecting Education, Research & Industry
Dr. Phool Chand is an agricultural professional, academician, researcher and industry leader with approximately 20 years of experience across 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. His experience in higher agricultural education, research fellowships, professional qualifications, publications and industry leadership forms an important part of the foundation and vision of the Bandhuja group.
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
Leadership at Bandhuja
With extensive experience across academia, research, agriculture and industry, Dr. Phool Chand brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his leadership of the Bandhuja group.
As Chairman, he provides strategic direction across the group's enterprises — from mushroom spawn production and agrochemicals to biotechnology, laboratory services and engineering — with a consistent focus on quality-oriented practices, technical development and grower-centric solutions.
He contributes to organizational strategy, agricultural business development, technology adoption and long-term institutional growth, providing leadership grounded in 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.