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Aditi Kumari

ADITI KUMARI

Mount Valley Development Association, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand

Strengthening Livelihoods of Small and Marginal Farmers in Remote Hilly Regions

Aditi has successfully managed the distribution of livestock to 25 families while simultaneously introducing climate-resilient ginger cultivation to mitigate the risks of crop failure. Her ability to stand with the farmers during pest infestations and provide data-backed solutions has been commendable.

Christo Joy

CHRISTO JOY

INHERE, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Increasing Millet Productivity and Reducing Market Dependence

Christo was instrumental in bridging the gap between traditional farming and modern technology by operationalizing millet processing units and creating digital training tools.

Kushal Tekwani

KUSHAL TEKWANI

Saathi Samaj Sevi Sanstha, Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh

Empowering Communities through Sustainable, Forest-based Livelihoods & NTFP value chains

Kushal has demonstrated a strong understanding of community rights and forest governance. He successfully strengthened Gram Sabhas and CFRMCs to manage their own social enterprises.

Lavanya S

LAVANYA S

SIDBI Swavalamban Foundation, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu

REVIVAL- Rice Enterprise for Value Addition, Indigenous varieties and Livelihood

Lavanya successfully led the branding and infrastructure development for a traditional rice enterprise. Her ability to blend infrastructure management with creative consumer branding was a key highlight of her tenure.

K.Nandhini

K.NANDHINI

Shiksharth, Sukma, Chhattisgarh

Identifying and Building Menstrual Health Champions in Tribal Communities

Nandhini has shown immense courage and sensitivity while handling social taboos in a high-conflict zone. She successfully built a sustainable model for menstrual hygiene by empowering local adolescent leaders.

Neetu Rai

NEETU RAI

Udhyam, Almora, Uttarakhand

Establishment and development of the Hamari Bakhli, women Collective under Udhyam Saheli

Neetu transformed the "Hamari Bakhli" brand into a commercial success through her sharp eye for marketing and retail. Her pop-up stall at Camp Sunkiya was a masterclass in market validation. Beyond sales, her commitment to a thorough handover process showed her deep respect for the community’s continuity.

M.Nithila

M.NITHILA

SIDBI Swavalamban Foundation, Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu

SPICE - (Samba Chilli Promotion through Innovation,Cluster Development & Enterprise)

Nithila has demonstrated remarkable capability in handling large-scale institutional business. Her successful execution of a 2-ton order for a national e-commerce player proves her readiness for high-pressure operations.

Priyanshu Sharma

PRIYANSHU SHARMA

Chaitanya, Kanker, Chhattisgarh

Enhancing womens livelihoods through the NTFP value chain

Priyanshu has displayed outstanding performance in facilitating bulk trade for Minor Forest Produce. He successfully managed decentralized sales of over 18,000 kg of produce, directly impacting hundreds of SHG members.

Sampurna Majumdar

SAMPURNA MAJUMDAR

Agrani India Foundation, Champawat, Uttarakhand

Swasth Rakt, Swasth Nari: Anaemia Awareness and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion

Sampoorna has demonstrated rigorous analytical skills in tackling maternal health issues. Her data-driven approach to dietary patterns has provided the NGO with a clear roadmap for future nutritional interventions.

Seema Tiwari

SEEMA TIWARI

Chaitanya, Gariaband, Chhattisgarh

Establishing the Gender Resource Centres

Seema has worked with deep empathy to establish GRCs as safe spaces for women. Her work in institutionalizing these centers with government bodies like NRLM ensures the long-term impact of her efforts.

Stuti Gupta

STUTI GUPTA

GramUrja Human Development Foundation, Beed, Mahrashtra

Enhancing income of women and FPC through establishing value chain of custard apple

Her leadership saw the Srujan Agrotech FPC reach an incredible 15-lakh turnover. Her technical mastery over preservative-free cold chains and her ability to organize 125 sugarcane laborer women into a productive workforce is a testament to her vision. She has truly taught her community that quality is the key to dignity.

Subir Bhunia

SUBIR BHUNIA

Bhoomgadi FPC, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh

Organic Vegetable Farming: Better Health Better Income

He successfully promoted organic "Kalpataru" farming models in tribal clusters. His ability to use visual storytelling to document impact has been vital for the project’s visibility.