On 28 May 2025, the Sri Sathya Sai Research and Innovation Forum (SSSRIF) celebrated a significant milestone by welcoming its very first incubated start-up Saimeethya Foods Pvt Ltd, founded by SSSIHL alumna Dr. Sai Dharshini S (Food & Nutrition, Anantapur campus).
About Saimeethya Foods Pvt Ltd
Saimeethya Foods is on a mission to bring the power of millets to every table. The company creates millet-based, ready-to-eat products that transform both major and minor under-utilised millets into convenient, nutritious daily foods. Every formulation is rigorously validated for physicochemical quality, nutritional value, and shelf stability by the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, SSSIHL.
Why Millets Matter?
Despite their rich nutritional profile and sustainability, millets remain underrepresented in Indian diets. Saimeethya Foods addresses this gap by offering practical, tasty, and healthful millet options—perfectly aligned with our Founder Chancellor’s vision of promoting indigenous, wholesome foods.
The Launch Event
The formal incubation agreement was signed and exchanged by Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad (Vice-Chancellor, SSSIHL and Chairman, SSSRIF) and Dr. Sai Dharshini (Founder, Saimeethya Foods Pvt Ltd) in the divine presence of our revered Founder Chancellor on 28 May 2025 at Prasanthi Nilayam.
The event was graced by:
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- Prof. Pallav Kumar Baruah (President, SSSIHL-IIC)
- Mr. Pavan Kumar T. L. (CEO, SSSRIF)
- Mr. N. L. S. Murthy
- Members of the IIC team
- Several dedicated faculty mentors who played a pivotal role in shaping the venture
Cultivating a Healthier Tomorrow
This milestone embodies our commitment to incubating ventures that nourish lives, respect natural resources, and uphold Sai values in the marketplace. Saimeethya Foods is not just a business—it is a movement to make nutritious, sustainable food accessible, while carrying forward the ideals of our institution.
Welcome, Saimeethya Foods – May these grains and the goodness they represent reach far and wide.