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.

Rajni Kumari

Rajni Kumari

Rajni Kumari

Executive

Rajni, a Gender Specialist, has dedicated herself to developing a profound understanding of
gender dynamics with various groups. She has engaged with both school students and the village
through her role at the Manjari Foundation's Dholpur location.
With a strong educational background, Rajni holds a B.A., B.Ed., and M.A. in Psychology, in
addition to an M.S.W. Her impressive journey in the field has spanned nine years, during
which she has honed her expertise and made a significant impact.
Rajni boasts three years of experience working with the Pankh Program and an additional
five years of experience as a Project Officer on Gender within the Udaan Tara program. Her
role involves collaborating with adolescents on matters related to gender and sexual
reproductive health, helping empower and educate them on these vital topics.
Despite starting with the intention of earning a living, Rajni discovered that her work evolved
into a genuine passion after joining the organization. This transformation not only altered the
direction of her career but also significantly impacted her life, guiding her toward a deeper
sense of purpose and commitment.