Manjari Corner
At Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, awareness programs on Livelihood Skill Development Training and Nutrition Management were conducted in four villages to equip individuals with the knowledge necessary to improve their socio-economic status and adopt healthy practices for a better quality of life. Successfully conducted a two-day Entrepreneurship Development Program training in collaboration with DS Group empowering 30 dedicated women and farmers with knowledge on entrepreneurial mindset, business planning basics, opportunity identification, and local enterprise development strategies. Successfully conducted a workshop on safe living, social media awareness, and cyber safety in collaboration with Kasturba Gandhi Hostel in Bhopal Sagar Members of Tarang and Navchetna Gram Sangathan in Amarpura Panchayat, Rajasthan, presented a comprehensive 10-year perspective plan to the village Sarpanch. The Sarpanch expressed admiration for their confidence and awareness, acknowledging the significant impact of Manjari Foundation's initiatives on women's empowerment in the village.

Shouvik Mitra

Shouvik Mitra

Shouvik Mitra

Co-Founder, Manjari Foundation

Shouvik Mitra, an advisory member and was among the first of Manjari Foundation’s directors, brings over 25 years of expertise in rural development, focusing on livelihood value chains, social inclusion, and inclusive finance. He was the one who coined the name “ Manjari” for the organization. 

He has worked directly with organisations like the World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), DFID, and others, and has worked with NGOs like Freedom from Hunger and PRADAN. Shouvik's fieldwork spans across states in India and countries like Nepal, Kenya, and Pakistan. He was awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship in 2009. 
Shouvik is also the Co-Founder of OUTLIERS Development Services Pvt Ltd, a start-up providing services to the development sector, and Manjari Foundation, a non-profit working on poverty alleviation. He mentors non-profit trust SDS and for-profit ag start-up Ayanat Pvt Ltd Co in North East India.

Shouvik aims to leverage his extensive experience and expertise in rural development to drive impactful change and sustainable development in marginalised communities, both in India and globally. His vision is to create a more inclusive and prosperous society where every individual, especially those in rural and urban poverty, has access to opportunities for economic empowerment, social inclusion, and improved livelihoods.