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January 16, 2026

Announcing the New Chair of the SRP Technical Committee 

Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is pleased to welcome Vikram Mehla, Senior Manager-Agribusiness at  LT Foods, as the newly elected Chair of the SRP Technical Committee (TC) for 2026. Vikram brings over a decade of experience in advancing sustainable and regenerative rice cultivation, working closely with farmers to implement the SRP Standard across all stages of rice production.  

His expertise in field-level extension, pesticide residue compliance, and climate-focused innovation, including the implementation of SRP low-carbon rice initiatives—will further strengthen SRP’s mission to catalyze transformation across the global rice sector. 

SRP also extends its sincere thanks to Russ Cullinane for his leadership and dedicated service as Chair of the Technical Committee. Under Russ’s stewardship, the Technical Committee has played a critical role in strengthening the technical integrity of the SRP Standard, advancing assurance and verification systems, and guiding the platform through a period of growing global adoption. His contributions have laid a strong foundation for the next phase of SRP’s technical development. 

About Vikram 

Vikram Mehla is an agronomist with over a decade of expertise in advancing sustainable and regenerative rice cultivation with LT Foods. Since 2016, he has worked closely with farmers in India to implement the comprehensive set of SRP standards, promoting best practices across all stages of cultivation. He leads on field extension programs and pesticide residue compliance initiatives aligned with export market requirements. Vikram successfully implemented the world’s first SRP low-carbon verified rice pilot project and is currently leading the Rice Carbon Farming Project, applying AWD to reduce methane emissions, conserve water, generate carbon credits, and enhance farmer livelihoods. 

About the SRP Technical Committee (TC) 

The SRP Technical Committee provides expert scientific and technical guidance reporting to the SRP Board. The TC oversees the SRP Standard and Performance Indicators, the SRP Assurance Scheme, position papers, and other essential normative documents. Additionally, the Committee oversees the SRP Authorized Training Program and the development of digital tools to support farmers. 

We are excited to work with Vikram in this new role and are confident that his expertise will bring valuable insights and leadership to the SRP Technical Committee. We extend our congratulations to Vikram on his appointment as Chair of the Technical Committee.