From Training to Professional Livelihood
ESAF Pashumitra | Yavatmal, Maharashtra Amrapali Dere, 25, from Lohi village in Yavatmal, grew up in a financially vulnerable family dependent mainly on agriculture and daily wage labour.
When Access Became Possible: Nubaitha’s Journey to Class XII
Balajyothi Scholarship Support | Udalguri, Assam Nubaitha Daimary, 18, from Odla Panimudi in Udalguri district, faced significant barriers to education because of a locomotor disability
From Balajyothi Club to the District Hockey Team: Sonot’s Journey
Balajyothi | Sinngaon, Udalguri, Assam Sonot Soren, 16, is a member of the Sinngaon Balajyothi Club in Udalguri, Assam. Raised by his single mother,
Recovering Wages, Restoring Dignity: A Garshom Support Story
ESAF Garshom | Thrissur, Kerala Ananthi Pradhan, 26, and Michael Pradhan, 28, were migrant workers employed at Abba Renewal Centre in Cheroor
Small Savings, Big Lessons: The Children of Jhuki
Balajyothi | Jhuki, Dumka, Jharkhand In Jhuki, a tribal settlement in the Benegariya region of Dumka district, 26 children of the Balajyothi Club turned a financial-literacy
From Training to a Home-Based Enterprise
Livelihood Development | Dhekiajuli, Assam Mariam Tiru, from Naharbari Village in Dhekiajuli Block, belongs to a household dependent on irregular daily wage income.
From Trainee to Entrepreneur: Seema Builds a Tailoring
Skill Development | Udalguri, Assam Seema Orang, a young woman from Udalguri district, aspired to become financially independent and support her family,
A New Path to Livelihood: Shibani’s Skill Development
Skill Development | Udalguri, Assam Shibani Burh, 21, from Nonaipara village in Udalguri district, lives with a locomotor disability and discontinued formal education
From Training to Enterprise: Sohan’s Marigold
ESAF Skill LEAP | Livelihood Development Sohan Kumar Mandal was looking for a more reliable way to strengthen his family’s income
From Traditional Farming to Climate-Resilient
Market Linkage & Capacity Building | Yavatmal, Maharashtra Ashwini Sandeep Bhoyar, a 32-year-old farmer from Pimpalkhuti village in Yavatmal, belongs
Building a Stronger Farmer Collective: Hayat FPC’s Journey
Market Linkage & Capacity Building | Sehore, Madhya Pradesh Hayat Farmer Producer Company was formed in October 2022 in Nehrugaon, Sehore district,
From Student to Dairy Entrepreneur: Abhijeet’s Journey
ESAF Pashumitra | Yavatmal, Maharashtra Abhijeet Gajanan Kumbhare, 20, from Jodmoha village in Yavatmal district, was pursuing a diploma in Livestock Management and
From Canteen Worker to Solar Entrepreneur: Akash’s Journey
ESAF Urjabandhu | Yavatmal, Maharashtra Akash Ashok Betkar from Akoli village in Yavatmal once worked as a canteen helper in Pune, earning around ₹10,000 per month
From Farm Helper to Solar Technician: Avinash’s Journey
ESAF Urjabandhu | Yavatmal, Maharashtra Avinash Ambadas Kalbande, 36, from Manyali village in Yavatmal, was engaged in farming while working as a helper to a solar technician
From Financial Strain to Greater Stability: Munshi’s Family Journey
ESAF Garshom | Kerala Munshi Murmu, 39, moved to Kerala with her husband and two children in search of a better future. The family relied mainly on
Strengthening a Micro-Enterprise: Prashant’s Journey
Udyogmitra | Kalamb, Yavatmal, Maharashtra Prashant Mahadevrao Bavane was running a small chiwda and tea shop, Shri Ma Ambika Chiwda Bhandar
From Rural School to JNU: Seven’s Journey Beyond the Classroom
Rural Schools | Nonihat, Jharkhand Seven Soren studied at Lahanti Public School, Nonihat, under Prachodhan’s Rural Schools initiative. Coming from a rural and
From Aspirant to Rural Entrepreneur: Vaishali’s Journey
Udyogmitra | Yavatmal, Maharashtra Vaishali Aakash Dhawale, from Kalamb in Yavatmal district, aspired to run a business but lacked practical experience, financial resources
Breaking Barriers: Payal’s Journey as a Woman Pashumitra
ESAF Pashumitra | Yavatmal, Maharashtra Payal Motiram Chaudhari from Parawa, Yavatmal, was interested in animal care and livestock management after completing Class XII
From Trainee to Agri-Entrepreneur: Shubham’s Rural Transformation
Krushakmitra | Wandali, Yavatmal, Maharashtra Shubham Ashok Farkade, from Wandali village in Yavatmal, joined Prachodhan’s Agri Input Shop Support initiative with an interest in building a livelihood while
Enabling Migrant Laborers to be Guest Workers
PDS had opened a helpline service for the guest workers during the COVID - 19 pandemic. These migrant guest workers in Kerala have a significant role in the blue collar labor market of Kerala.
The Beginning of an Entrepreneurial Journey
Dhananjay, a diploma holder in Livestock Management and Dairy Production came to know about the ESAF Pashumitra project when he was in search of opportunities after his studies.
Wading the Future Floods in Majuli
The monsoons are difficult in the river island - Majuli. The island dwellers say that they are cut off from the rest of the world for nearly four to five months every year
All Abilities, One Platform
Bal Ultsav was indeed a celebration in every sense where fun, knowledge, creativity and confidence blended into a soulful mix.
Day or Night, Just a Call Away
Arogyamithras, a group of 8 female community health workers was trained for delivering last mile health care services and emergency first aid