Noothan Venkatesh Varma
Founder & Director focused on rural youth and village agriculture
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
Joined February 2026
Summary
Founder and rural-development leader mobilizing youth toward agriculture and village economics. glovillfoundation+1
Practitioner-advocate for technology-driven solutions in smallholder agriculture (e.g., Drone-as-a-Service), combining on-the-ground farming experience with program design. rainmatter
Program designer focused on youth skilling and mobilization, having authored and distributed concept materials (Skilling & Tilling) to attract youth to agriculture. rainmatter+1
Engaged alumnus and communicator who mentors students and participates in alumni networks, emphasizing adaptability, communication and leadership. isbr+1
Registered company director and organisational lead (Glovill Foundation) with formal incorporation and filings recorded in corporate registries. indiafilings+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Investing in rural youth is key to cultivating champions for environmental sustainability
January 1, 2024Article arguing for investment in rural youth to boost economic development, agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability and community resilience; includes the 'Skilling & Tilling' concept note and pamphlet.
Drone as a Service (DAAS Model) - My experience from the Ground
December 1, 2023First-person account describing hands-on experiences with farm spraying, challenges faced by smallholders, and proposals to implement drone services for small and marginal farmers as a scalable social-impact model.