nKB Konnect Launched: A “Learn, Implement, Grow” Platform for Dairy Industry Professionals
Innovatief Technologies launched nKB Konnect on 25 October 2026 as a structured professional learning initiative that strengthens the capabilities connecting cattle feed science, business performance and dairy farm outcomes. Over 100 participants attended, including dairy feed millers, dairy advisors, feed mill operations managers, milk processors, dairy input companies and animal nutrition and animal health professionals.
nKB Konnect, or “New Knowledge Base” Konnect, follows the principles of Learn, Implement, Grow. Its purpose is to help entry-level professionals, mid-level feed mill, animal nutrition and animal health managers, dairy farm advisors and veterinarians translate information into the skills essential for doing their work efficiently and professionally. Learning moves from self-study to coaching by experienced international and national industry experts, and finally to implementation in real conditions at dairy farms and feed mills. Innovatief describes this Online, Offline and On-Farm model as the first skill development programme of its kind in South Asia.
The programme runs at three levels – Basic, Intermediate and Advanced – and each participant’s level is decided through a qualification round conducted by nKB Konnect’s experts and counsellors. Learning is offered on a continuing basis, a long-felt need in the dairy industry, based on the idea that the industry grows with its talent and that this talent must be nurtured at the workplace through constant, consistent and practical learning, online and offline.
The learning model combines short digital lessons and reading material with audio-visual presentations, live online interaction, classroom sessions, practical farm exposure and follow-up counselling. Continued mentoring and peer exchange support participants after formal coursework, allowing them to revisit concepts, discuss difficulties and test their understanding against cases met in the field. This interactive, continuous structure distinguishes the programme from information-heavy theoretical courses with little practical exposure.
The initiative tackles a familiar problem for the sector: the shortage of skilled professionals who understand their jobs well and can carry them out efficiently and professionally. The content covers the day-to-day realities faced by sales and operations executives and managers, guided by the principle that scientific understanding, business judgement and the ability to communicate effectively must develop together.
Mr. Sujay, Managing Director of Innovatief Technologies, outlined the company’s vision for continuous learning and industry growth. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) with rich corporate experience, he explained how Indian agriculture and the animal feed industry complement each other, and why training human resources is necessary to realise the real potential of the rural economy. He presented nKB Konnect as a way to widen access to professional knowledge while providing the guidance needed to apply it on the job.
Dr. P. M. Radhakrishna, Managing Director of Chemlife Innovations and research Advisor to Innovatief Technologies, discussed how research and development has shaped India’s cattle feed industry over the last two decades. He linked innovation with practical business needs – product development, quality, field evaluation through trials and customer understanding – and stressed that formulations must be backed by evidence of usefulness, built on an understanding of the chemical interaction between raw materials and feed additives. He also highlighted the connection between the feed and milk processing industries and the lessons dairy feed millers can draw from milk processors.
Dr. Suyash Vardhan, Chief Technology Officer of Innovatief Technologies, addressed the challenges of cattle feed businesses, observing that low know-how is limiting the industry’s growth even as demand rises. He emphasised stronger sales and marketing teams, consistent product quality, product portfolio development, clearer market positioning and a better understanding of farmer needs, all as part of building enterprises that sustain growth through innovation and customer awareness.
Dr. Partha Pratim Das and Ms. Akanshya Dutta of Delhi Technological University (DTU) jointly presented on knowledge partnerships for rural entrepreneurship and skill development. Their design-thinking approach centres on understanding learners’ circumstances, identifying practical problems and refining learning through application and continuous feedback, providing a framework for connecting subject expertise with changes in workplace behaviour.
Ms. Ankita Chauhan, Manager – Marketing and Capacity Building, introduced the learning modules, and Mr. Rahul Sharma, Marketing Executive, demonstrated the platform’s digital architecture, modules and learning process flow. Organisational enrolment and participant progress tracking help companies coordinate development across teams, while individual learning pathways support continuing professional growth.
By making this support accessible to smaller enterprises, where specialist training resources are often a constraint on growth, Innovatief aims to strengthen the complete dairy ecosystem. Shared learning material and expert guidance will open structured professional development to employees who might otherwise have little access to it, helping them understand their jobs better and build the capabilities to work more efficiently.
Dr. Simrandeep Singh and Ms. Aishwarya S. P. moderated the programme, and Mr. Sandeep Saraswat delivered the vote of thanks. The organising team included Mr. Rahul Kumar Saroj, Mr. Mayur Rakshe, Mr. Azan Farooqi, Dr. Jalmeen Kour, Dr. Mahadeep Singh, Mr. Rahul Pandey, Ms. Rohita Sharma and Ms. Divya, supported by event managers.
International messages from global feed milling experts and from the market research and analytics fields brought a wider perspective, reinforcing the relevance of nKB Konnect to the growth of India’s dairy feed and milk processing industries. The programme ended with discussions and networking. For the feed sector and the professionals who serve dairy farmers, nKB Konnect offers an emerging framework for making accumulated expertise more accessible and strengthening the connection between professional development, farmer confidence and business performance.
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