Dr. Ragitha V M, a biotechnologist turned entrepreneur from Thiruvananthapuram, is the founder of Swasthia Foods, a brand redefining traditional food products with science-backed innovation. Possessing a PhD in biotechnology, she combines her entrepreneurial skills with scientific knowledge to provide nostalgic, preservative-free foods that support sustainability, cultural heritage, and health.

Dr. Ragitha was born in Vilavoorkal, Thiruvananthapuram, and his journey is a testament to vision and tenacity. She chose to broaden her scientific knowledge outside of labs after achieving academic success, earning the fourth rank in the University of Kerala's M.Sc. Biotechnology program and finishing an industry-linked PhD at KSCSTE-JNTBGRI. She founded Swasthia Foods in 2023, an enterprise based on the idea that traditional foods can be both contemporary and healthful. Boli, her debut product, which combines biotechnology and cultural authenticity and has a 5-day shelf life without preservatives, became a symbol of her creative approach.
Today, she builds Swasthia Foods into a brand of trust, tradition, and health by juggling her entrepreneurial dream with her job as a biotechnologist in a reputable company.Her story serves as an encouraging illustration of how women can succeed as scientists and businesswomen, making a difference in the community and industry.

• Educational Qualification: PhD in Biotechnology
• Profession: Biotechnologist & Entrepreneur
• Current Role: Biotechnologist in Ernakulam & Entrepreneur
• Entrepreneurial Venture: Founder & Proprietor of Swasthia Foods – a preservative-free traditional food brand

• Nurtured by a supportive family that encouraged her academic and professional dreams.
• Progressed from B.Sc. in Botany → M.Sc. in Biotechnology → PhD in Biotechnology with consistent excellence.
• Faced long hours of research, uncertainty, and challenges during her doctoral journey but emerged with resilience.
• Transitioned smoothly from research to the biotechnology industry, while simultaneously taking a bold step into entrepreneurship.
• Founded Swasthia Foods to preserve the essence of traditional foods while making them relevant to today’s health-conscious consumers.