Rural communities are the backbone of our society, contributing to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of our nations. However, in an ever-evolving world, new challenges and opportunities arise that demand innovative approaches to uplift these areas.
Our webinar aims to address these emerging needs by exploring strategies that not only support existing livelihoods but also create new avenues for growth.
Lead CSR
Mahindra Farm Division,
A passionate CSR professional with over 12+ years of experience in Project Management, grass-root project execution, conceptualizing and implementation of CSR strategy and large-scale developmental projects. A result-oriented professional with an entrepreneurial spirit with deep interest and passion for thematic areas like women entrepreneurship, livelihood and employability projects, education and people with different abilities, have formulated a strategy for mobilizing funds for the right beneficiaries through due diligence, designing innovative methods of employee engagement and other stakeholders.
She commenced her social sector journey with a non-profit organization Drishtee Foundation which worked in northern rural states of India. In her professional journey, she has worked with NSDC- for Skill India initiatives in J&K and led CSR for MetLife, and Walchand group. Handled large-scale women empowerment and livelihood projects for AIF and EdelGive Foundation. She currently leads CSR initiatives for the Farm Division at Mahindra & Mahindra and drives large-scale programs PAN India.
She commenced her social sector journey with a non-profit organization Drishtee Foundation which worked in northern rural states of India. In her professional journey, she has worked with NSDC- for Skill India initiatives in J&K and led CSR for MetLife, and Walchand group. Handled large-scale women empowerment and livelihood projects for AIF and EdelGive Foundation. She currently leads CSR initiatives for the Farm Division at Mahindra & Mahindra and drives large-scale programs PAN India.
President CSR
Bajaj Group
Leading the Bajaj Foundation’s community development programs being implemented in Wardha district in Maharashtra, Sikar district of Rajasthan, and CSR interventions of Bajaj Group across all the plants located in Uttar Pradesh. With a need-based integrated approach towards strengthening the livelihoods of the rural community, the Bajaj Foundation has impacted 4.26 lakh families in more than 1700 villages benefiting 20.5 lakh people.
More than 3 decades of experience in the field of rural development, focusing on Water Resources Development, Sustainable Agriculture and strengthening the Livelihood of the rural community. Over the years, he has worked in more than 4000 villages across 10 states of India. He is a member of the General Council at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) and a Trustee in Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, Delhi.
More than 3 decades of experience in the field of rural development, focusing on Water Resources Development, Sustainable Agriculture and strengthening the Livelihood of the rural community. Over the years, he has worked in more than 4000 villages across 10 states of India. He is a member of the General Council at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) and a Trustee in Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, Delhi.
New Initiatives & Knowledge Management
Centum Foundation
Disha is a highly experienced professional in the development sector, with a focus on women and children. Her expertise includes program management, training, fundraising, and strategic partnerships. She has worked with organizations in education, healthcare, child protection, and public health.
She is a mentor at SHEROES for the Google women entrepreneurship program and consults startups for business planning and growth. Disha is a dynamic public speaker, addressing topics such as entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, and gender rights. She is also an endurance athlete, long-distance cyclist, and dance movement therapy practitioner.
She is a mentor at SHEROES for the Google women entrepreneurship program and consults startups for business planning and growth. Disha is a dynamic public speaker, addressing topics such as entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, and gender rights. She is also an endurance athlete, long-distance cyclist, and dance movement therapy practitioner.
