The Stevia Story
The Stevia Story follows a Punjab family that built India's first stevia processing unit and fought to get the natural sweetener government-approved. The film presents their "Sweet Revolution" as a sustainable solution for farmers, public health, and the environment.

2023
16 min
AMOLAK SINGH
Satinder "Bicky" Singh
Sikhlens
Synopsis
The Stevia Story chronicles the journey of Rajpal Singh Gandhi, who left a corporate career to pioneer stevia cultivation in India—a country with no existing market, processing technology, or regulatory approval for the crop.
Facing every obstacle from scratch, he built India's first stevia processing unit, lobbied the government for food safety approval (granted in 2015), and created Green Valley Stevia as a vertically integrated social enterprise, with his son Amandeep handling business operations and his daughter Sukhmani leading product research.
The Stevia Story is an inspiring documentary that takes you into the heart of India’s agricultural revolution, where stevia, a natural, zero-calorie sweetener, is transforming farming and health.
Follow the journey of passionate farmers and researchers, including Amandeep Singh Gandhi and Sukhmani Gandhi, as they overcome challenges to pioneer stevia cultivation in India.
Discover how stevia, with its low water footprint and health benefits like antibacterial properties and essential nutrients, is poised to combat India’s rising sugar-related health crisis.
From battling market barriers to establishing the first stevia processing unit in India, this film showcases the resilience, innovation, and vision of a family dedicated to a sustainable future. Join the Sweet Revolution and learn how stevia is empowering farmers, reducing environmental impact, and offering a healthier alternative to sugar.
Perfect for anyone passionate about agriculture, health, and sustainability. Watch now and be inspired!
Film Credits
- Director
- AMOLAK SINGH
- Executive Producer
- Satinder "Bicky" Singh
- Producer
- AMOLAK SINGH
- Produced By
- Sikhlens
- Editor
- Gurdeep Dhaliwal
- Cinematography
- Lovely Aulakh
- Subtitles
- I request farmers to grow crops that benefit society along with helping us This change is needed if economics is sorted in farming it can become a very profitable occupation and farming, which is already a superior will become even more important
- Runtime
- 16 min
- Festival Screenings
- Sikhlens Arts and Film Festivals