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At Strategic Alliance Services, we believe that collaboration is the key to solving today’s most pressing challenges. Whether in agriculture, biotechnology, healthcare, or wellness, SAS is your gateway to global opportunities and sustainable success

WE WORK ACROSS SDGs

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Food Security

Healthcare

Livelihoods

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At Strategic Alliance Services, we believe that collaboration is the key to solving today’s most pressing challenges. Whether in agriculture, biotechnology, healthcare, or wellness, SAS is your gateway to global opportunities and sustainable success

WE BUILD FOR THE ECOSYSTEM

We are committed to the UN SDG 2030 mission and continue to expand our impact footprint through our growing network of clients and partners, converting action into outcomes across development goals.

Actionable research and insightful reports

Analysed and visualised data for decision making

Empowering organisations with networks

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Our Team

Ashish Wele

Founder

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Pratik Sharma

Director International

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Dr Asmita Wele

Healthcare Aurveda Expert

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Ayaz Shaikh

Food Science Expert

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Sanjay Pawar

The Agriprenuer

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Strategic Alliance Services (SAS) is a UK-based organization with offices in Hungary, India, Zimbabwe. Founded with the vision of enabling global transformation through strategic partnerships and knowledge-driven solutions.

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Ashish Wele

Founder

Ashish Wele is an Independent Corporate Consultant to few Indian corporate companies and International agencies. Agronomist by education. He is responsible for successfully
biofortifying pearl millet with iron, as part of a HarvestPlus (CGIAR) program. Until November 2015 as President (Business Head) of Nirmal Seeds in India, Ashish was responsible for leading a team of professionals with a special focus on developing the company in the global market with a thrust on East Africa. He spearheaded a robust international relationship program with key stakeholders including foreign governments, universities, R&D centres, ambassadors, UN organisations, and funding agencies to explore opportunities in efficient agriculture farming development and sustainable seeds production models. As an Agriculture expert (Agronomist) specialising in Agriculture Business Management, Ashish has expertise in designing procedures and policies for newly developing business ventures in the Agriculture sector pertaining to corporate and cooperative farming, high-tech projects of mushroom cultivation, micro-irrigation projects, sugarcane-based farming systems, and the
development of sustainable seeds production models. He has played a pivotal role in strategic business planning, sourcing of innovative products, project launching, and imparting technical training to the marketing team for various Agri-Biotech products and high-tech micro-irrigation systems. His work in Biofortification as private sector partner is well recognised internationally and especially acclaimed by father of Indian green revolution Prof M S Swaminathan. Presently he is based in Debrecen- Hungary and shuttles between Africa and India for various assignments. Ashish has worked extensively in Africa, Europe, Australia and India over the last 35 years from setting up large Agri farms and agro product companies.

His achievements to list are ;

• International Food Policy Research Institute – Washington DC, – Asia Strategic Alliance -Advisor
• FAO – World Food Forum, Rome – Consultant on Global Agriculture Best Practices
• Community of Zero Hunger – Washington DC, USA – Advisor on rollout and implementation
• University of Debrecen , Hungary – Corporate Advisor
• Nirmal Seeds, India ( One of the largest Seed Companies ) – Former President & Board Member.

Mr. Pratik Sharma

Director International

Agriculture is at the heart of global food security, rural livelihoods, and sustainable development. In the modern era, advancements in biotechnology, the promotion of organic agriculture, and innovations such as Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) offer transformative potential. However, to fully harness these innovations, robust training, capacity building, and informed policy consulting are essential. These three pillars form the backbone of a resilient, innovative, and inclusive agricultural ecosystem.

Training and Capacity Building

Training and capacity building serve as catalysts for translating scientific advancements and innovative practices into actionable, on-the-ground solutions. They empower stakeholders—farmers, researchers, extension agents, agripreneurs, and policymakers—with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to adapt to evolving agricultural landscapes.

Focus Areas

Agriculture (General)

Best Agronomic Practices: Training on soil health, crop rotation, integrated pest management, and water conservation.
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA): Enhancing adaptive capacity to climate change through weather-resilient cropping systems.
Digital Agriculture: Use of GIS, drones, precision farming, and mobile advisory services.

Biotechnology

Molecular Breeding and Genetic Engineering: Understanding GM crops, CRISPR gene editing, and marker-assisted selection.
Biofertilizers and Biopesticides: Training on production, application, and efficacy evaluation.
Biosafety Protocols: Ensuring safe handling and regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Organic Agriculture

Organic Certification Standards: Training on certification processes, internal control systems, and global standards (IFOAM, USDA Organic).
Soil and Nutrient Management: Use of compost, green manures, and organic soil amendments.
Market Access and Value Chains: Building entrepreneurial capacity and understanding organic market trends and consumer behavior.

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

Hydroponics, Aeroponics, and Aquaponics: Training on system design, nutrient formulations, and plant health management.
Environmental Control Systems: Managing light, humidity, temperature, and CO₂ for optimal plant growth.
Energy and Resource Efficiency: Emphasizing solar-powered CEA systems and circular resource use.

Methods and Delivery

On-site workshops and farmer field schools
Digital learning platforms (MOOCs, webinars, mobile apps)
Train-the-trainer models
Collaborative research-extension models

Capacity Building at Institutional and Community Levels

Farmer Organizations and Cooperatives

Strengthening governance and financial literacy
Building linkages to input suppliers, markets, and financial institutions

Extension Services

Equipping extension agents with updated technical knowledge
Enabling two-way communication between research institutions and rural communities

Academic and Research Institutions

Curriculum development in biotech, organic, and CEA disciplines
Fostering interdisciplinary research and international collaboration

Youth and Women Engagement

Tailored training programs promoting youth-led agribusiness and women-led value chains
Scholarships, mentorships, and incubation hubs for rural entrepreneurship

Dr. Asmita Wele

Professor & Head, Research Wing – DPU Ayurveda College Honorary Professor – University of Debrecen, Hungary Global Leader in Ayurvedic Research & Integrative Medicine

Dr. Asmita Wele is an internationally recognized authority in Ayurvedic medicine, renowned for her pioneering work in Ayurvedic research and integrative healthcare. A seasoned Ayurvedic physician and academician, Dr. Wele currently serves as Professor and Head of the Research Department at Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth’s Ayurveda College, Pune. She also holds an honorary professorship at the prestigious University of Debrecen, Hungary, contributing to the global expansion of Ayurveda.

With extensive experience in conceptualizing, designing, and leading comprehensive research projects on Ayurvedic formulations, Dr. Wele is a key figure in shaping contemporary Ayurvedic science. Her areas of expertise include drug development, asthma, cancer, neuropsychology, and nutrition, aligning traditional wisdom with modern scientific approaches.

Dr. Wele has been the Principal Investigator for projects funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Ministry of AYUSH, and has significantly contributed to international cooperation initiatives in Ayurveda. Her advisory roles include:

Member, AYUSH International Cooperation Committee
Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar
Member, Board of Studies & Academic Council, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

A prolific academic, she has delivered over 100 invited lectures across interdisciplinary conferences, workshops, and global public platforms. Dr. Wele has authored over 35 research papers, articles, and book chapters, in addition to a foundational book on research methodology in Ayurveda. She is also a peer reviewer for prominent journals indexed in Elsevier, Scopus, and PubMed databases.

Dr. Wele’s global footprint includes professional engagements across Europe, USA, Mexico, Africa, Nordic countries, the Middle East, and the UK. She played a historic role as the Ayurveda Expert and co-rapporteur at the WHO Working Group Meeting that laid the groundwork for benchmark documents on Panchakarma, Ayurveda Practice, and Training.

A proud bearer of a family legacy of traditional ‘Vaidyas’ from Goa, Dr. Wele earned her B.A.M.S. and M.D. (Ayurveda) from the University of Poona. She is certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) by CDSCO and trained in EC-IRB ethics by DAIDS, NIH.

Her dynamic contributions continue to elevate Ayurveda as a globally respected, scientifically-grounded system of medicine.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Ayurvedic Drug Development
Clinical Research & Methodology
Integrative Medicine (Asthma, Cancer, Neuropsychology, Nutrition)
Panchakarma & Traditional Practices

International Policy & Cooperation in Ayurveda

Mr. Sanjay Pawar

The Agriprenuer

Sanjay Pawar is a Tech Agri-prenuer who has been implementing state of art agriculture since 1982. He hails from a family with agricultural roots and a science background which lead him to the changing facet of modern agriculture and to take this vocation. Starting on a 6 acre land with plantation of sugarcane this was implemented with the then modern technology under the guidance of Mr. JN Patel, an esteemed agriculturist of India.

Sanjay with his constant learning & improvements, has honed the art of yield management and then scaled a new record of achieving a yield of 75 Tonne per acre in within 3 years.

He brings in a huge experience of horticulture and floriculture of more than 3+ decades. His work in cultivation of pomegranate, grapes and various seasonal fruits, using scientific techniques and the best of seeds and fertilisers and good on field practices has yielded excellent quality of fruits. He has been exporting fruits from India to Europe , Middle East and all parts of the world for more than 3 decades.

In the year 1999, he was awarded an award by Syngenta the Global giant in Agri sector as the “Highest Yield Grosser for Marigold”.

During the course of late 90’s he realised the abuse and depreciation of soil quality due to use of chemical based fertilisers. The so called “Organic Agriculture” was just a buzz word with a few scientist trying it out. Sanjay vociferously jumped on to the bandwagon as it was the most logical and most eco friendly thing to do, and he has researched in this space and has developed many best practices for many a cash crops to be grown organically

Sanjay brings with him a huge repertoire of expertise which includes many facets of agriculture like land development, land tilling, farm planning, soil management, crop management, organic farm creations, legalities and certifications for Organic Management, as he has been implementing these for the past 25+ years.

He has successfully implemented pure organic farming practices across various land tracts in the state of Gujarat with the help of vermi compost using cow dung manure, which is available in abundance.

Phosphate Rich Organic Manure / Fertiliser is a ready and organic alternative available for crops, which can be easily produced in India and is a Soil saver product for Organic farming. Sanjay today is a part of Tech team involved in manufacture of PROM and many Organic Agri inputs which are the need of the hour for Sustainable Agriculture.

Sanjay’s tech background and over 4 decades of well rounded experience in various fields of agriculture from cash crops to horticulture to floriculture to land development and business establishments, makes him a unique Tech-Agri Consultant for any large scale project design, review or implementation.