Manjari Corner
In a move to boost rural economic development, Manjari Foundation have officially signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad (Rajeevika). ​This 5 year partnership will identify 10-12 high-potential enterprises and move them from local initiatives to market-ready businesses. A two-day training program was organised at Dariba location focusing on capacity building, teamwork and field skills for the group sakhis. Financial literacy training was conducted in Bhaldia, which included money management, savings, investment strategies, and maintaining income-expenditure balance. Information was also provided about Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. In collaboration with RSETI, Manjari has trained thirty rural women from Batheda Khurd village, Mawli on artificial jewelry making.

Ms. Anwesha Pradhan

Ms. Anwesha Pradhan

Ms. Anwesha Pradhan

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With a strong background as a Young Professional at Rajeevika (Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India), she has established herself as a dedicated rural development professional. She boasts a proven track record in community-led institution building, capacity building, project management, livelihood promotion, and digital innovation.

Throughout her diverse roles, from Block Project Manager to District Manager and State-level Young Professional, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership. Notably, she served as District Nodal Officer for developing a National Level Immersion site. Her achievements include, formation of over 2,000 Self-Help Groups (SHGs), overseeing large-scale data digitization projects with LOKOS and Rajsakhi applications.

Her passion lies in creating scalable, community-led models that drive sustainable rural growth, making her a valuable asset in the field of rural development.