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.

Mr. Ramesh Yadawar

Mr. Ramesh Yadawar

Mr. Ramesh Yadawar

Team Leader, Ford Fellow, USA

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A professional who is on a journey of creating a more equal and just world. He has studied Masters in
Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and has worked with grassroot NGOs in
Southern Rajasthan. His interests are poverty and inequality, gender, and women empowerment. He
has also completed Masters in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University
Boston, USA. He is an avid reader and is sharpening his writing skills for impactful communication.