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We support rural women initiative at grass-root levels to facilita We have been able to bring hope and joy in the lives of over 30,000 rural families.

Manjari Foundation, a registered non-profit organization established in May 2015, is committed to help women from marginalized communities overcome social injustice, poverty and exclusion. We support rural women initiative at grass-root levels to facilitate empowerment so that they can lead a dignified life. We have come up with an effective and easily adaptable Manjari model which is capable of b

ringing in social and economic changes in adverse conditions. Manjari’s open platform is a result of tireless contribution from professional development workers and capable support from PRADAN, a pioneer in promoting Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in India. We target new milestones with the belief that someone, somewhere would make a choice to support our mission and vision and come forward to be a part of the project

03/09/2026

We are glad to announce the official launch of the Integrated Community Development Project in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, a flagship initiative by L&T Finance , implemented by Manjari Foundation .

This transformative project unites three powerful initiatives under one unified vision for holistic and sustainable rural development:

Digital Sakhi Project (Empowerment through financial & digital literacy)
Jal Vaibhav 2.0 (Water conservation and natural resource management)
Gram Utthan (Comprehensive village development)

The launch was made truly special by the enthusiastic participation of 200 Digital Sakhis, showcasing the energy and leadership driving change at the grassroots level.

We were honored to have our esteemed Chief Guests grace the occasion:

Dr. Yogesh Tukaram Bharsat, Collector and District Magistrate, Jhabua
Shri Devendra Kumar Patidar, SP, Jhabua

A heartfelt thank you to the leadership and key representatives whose presence made this milestone memorable:

Ms. Apurva Rathod (Company Secretary and Chief Sustainability Officer, L&T Finance)
Mr. Sanjay Sharma (Executive Director, Manjari Foundation)
Mr. Samir Sharma (Head – CSR and Sustainability, L&T Finance)
Mr. Shrikant Outrkar (Team Manager – CSR, L&T Finance)

The active involvement of the L&T Finance Business Team, representatives from various district departments, and our dedicated team at Manjari Foundation highlights the strength of collaboration and collective action.

This marks a proud milestone and a promising new chapter toward women’s empowerment, inclusive growth, and sustainable community transformation in Jhabua.

25/08/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀: The Idea Behind the Sahariya Livelihood Project Supported by PwC India Foundation

What if livelihood development could go beyond creating income and build an ecosystem where women become farmers, entrepreneurs and decision-makers?

This was the vision behind the livelihood intervention across 10 Sahariya-dominated villages, supporting 𝟭𝟬𝟳 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 through an integrated, women-centric approach connecting skills, productive assets, sustainable agriculture, enterprise development and markets.

The project supported women through FIGs, technical training, mentoring and continuous handholding, leading to the establishment of Machan vegetable farms, Vermicompost Units, Nurseries, Bio-Resource Centres, Vegetable Shops and Vegetable Procurement Centres, along with Aajeevika Sakhis serving as local resource persons.

During the recent visit of Jaivir Singh, Vice-Chairman of PwC India Foundation interacted with women farmers and entrepreneur and rightly observed that the next step is to work closely with individual women farmers who have achieved relatively stable incomes and understand how their existing enterprises can be strengthened to unlock greater income potential.

Can vermicompost production be expanded?
Can infrastructure be made more permanent and affordable?
Can vegetable centres serve a wider customer base?
And how many more women from the same villages can be brought into similar opportunities?

These questions shift the focus from simply creating livelihood assets to 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲. Because sustainable livelihoods begin when women are not just beneficiaries of development but become the drivers of it.

PwC India

25/08/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

At Apni Saheli Producer Company Limited (ASPCL), Saheli Pashu Aahar Unit, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, women entrepreneurs are steadily transforming their enterprise with the continuous support of Capri Loans.

With strengthened production capacity, improved market linkages, and continuous cattle feed production, the unit has been able to scale its operations and increase the monthly average income of Sakhis. Consistent quality and reliable supply have also helped the women build strong trust among farmers, resulting in repeat orders and growing demand for their products.
A recent milestone reflects this progress, the women successfully completed and dispatched a cattle feed order worth approximately ₹5.2 lakh to Dholpur. 🚚

This achievement is more than just a large order; it represents the growing confidence, enterprise capacity, and market credibility of rural women entrepreneurs.

With continued support and stronger market opportunities, Saheli Pashu Aahar Unit is creating a sustainable pathway for women-led enterprise growth and improved livelihoods.

Empowering women. Strengthening enterprises. Building sustainable livelihoods.

Capri Loans

15/08/2026

𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱. 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 ~ Jawaharlal Nehru

Across our various project locations in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand, our didis, team members, schoolchildren, and community members hoisted the tricolor with great pride and joy. They led energetic celebrations filled with soulful patriotic songs, took a collective pledge for unity and social harmony, and showcased their creativity and patriotism through a lively drawing competition.

Let us continue to march forward together in the spirit of equality and progress. Happy 80th Independence Day!🇮🇳🤝

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 ~ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

14/08/2026

True empowerment is not about handouts; it is about building capability.🌱💚

At Manjari Foundation , in partnership with CARE Today Fund and TV Today, our mission has always been anchored in a singular, powerful belief "sustainable development must begin at the last mile." 🌾

For the Sahariya community, recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in the flood-affected terrains of Shahabad, Baran, Rajasthan, the challenges of climate vulnerability and restricted resources have historically run deep. Through our collaborative project, “Livelihood Development and Socio-Economic Empowerment,” we are not just providing relief; we are co-creating a self-sustaining, community-led ecosystem.

At the heart of this transformation are two newly established BRCs, that have emerged as vital community hubs, driving both environmental sustainability and local entrepreneurship🚜🌱

Managed directly by local micro-entrepreneurs, these centres have successfully bridged the gap between traditional wisdom and modern organic practices:

● Access to Green Inputs: Farmers now have direct, localized access to high-quality organic solutions like Jeevamrit, Ghan Jeevamrit, Beejamrit, Neemastra, Brahmastra, and premium vegetable seeds. Because of these BRCs, farmers no longer need to purchase seeds from the outside, making the entire system deeply sustainable.
● Health and Soil Regeneration: The transition to chemical-free farming is improving soil health, boosting long-term crop productivity.
● Local Enterprise and Income: The community members managing these BRCs have already generated ₹14,165 through initial sales, a figure set to rise rapidly as the new agricultural season commences.

Till now, 85 Machan farmers and 96 kitchen gardeners have been actively integrated with
these BRCs, establishing a thriving local market for green inputs.🤝

Care Today Fund India Today Aaj Tak

13/08/2026

Farmers Leading the Way for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Climate change is changing the way we farm. But farmers are not waiting for change they are leading it.

Under the Climate-Resilient Farming Project, supported by Ashraya Hastha Trust and implemented by Manjari Foundation, 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, strengthening natural resources, reducing risks, and building resilient livelihoods.

By adopting climate-smart practices and leveraging technology, they access real-time information on weather, crop health, and market access strengthening natural resources, mitigating risks, and securing sustainable livelihoods.

🌾 Farmers are not just beneficiaries. They are
🌱 Restoring soil health.
🌦️ Adapting to changing climate.
👩‍🌾 Building resilient farms and stronger communities.

The future of agriculture will be resilient and farmers will lead the way.

Ashraya Hastha Trust Naresh Nain

02/08/2026

A new journey towards digital empowerment has started in Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh under the Digital Sakhi Project implemented by Manjari Foundation and supported by L&T Finance.

As part of the project, a 3-day residential training program was organized at KVK Jhabua (M.P.) for the newly selected Digital Sakhis of Petlawad Block. A total of 39 Digital Sakhis participated in the training, where they received project orientation, understood their roles and responsibilities, and strengthened their digital skills for effective implementation of project activities at the village level.

Through this initiative, Digital Sakhis will work as local digital champions, helping communities access information, services, and opportunities through technology. 💻🌾

L&T Finance

01/08/2026

“True sustainability is achieved when a village stops buying its future from the outside and starts cultivating it right from their own soil.”🌾✨

In partnership with Care Today Fund , under our collaborative project, 5 Vermicompost Units (each consisting of two vermi beds) have been successfully established. While arranging sufficient cow dung initially posed a challenge, resourcefulness quickly took over. By linking the unit managers with 17 other local farmers for a steady supply of cow dung, we created a collaborative raw-material network that has kept the beds functioning seamlessly.

With the first production cycle now successfully completed, these units are transforming organic
waste into wealth, boosting local incomes, and driving agricultural resilience: 🚜🌱

● Continuous and Sustainable Production: The first harvest is complete, and preparation for the second cycle is already underway. Taking advantage of the current post-harvest season, farmers are easily collecting dung from open grazing fields, ensuring an uninterrupted supply of raw materials.

● Robust Market Integration: To facilitate timely sales and strengthen the local ecosystem, these vermicompost producers have been directly linked with Machan farmers for field application, as well as two Bio-Resource Centres (BRCs) and two Agri Input Kiosks for broader marketing.

● Direct Income Generation: This circular intervention has already generated ₹9,100 through initial sales, turning a simple agricultural byproduct into a steady, lucrative
source of income for tribal families.

By linking local cattle owners, compost producers, and Machan farmers, this intervention has created a closed-loop, self-sustaining village economy that no longer relies on external chemical fertilizers.

Aaj Tak

30/07/2026

🌸 A Day of Learning, Connection, and Inspiration🌸

Manjari Foundation was delighted to welcome Genpact Global CSR Leader, Rachna, to our Dangiyawas Textile Centre in Jodhpur during her recent visit. More than a project review, the visit was a meaningful opportunity for dialogue, shared learning, and celebrating the strength of women-led livelihoods.

Rachna spent time with our women artisans, listened to their journeys, witnessed their skills firsthand, and experienced the dedication, creativity, and resilience behind every handcrafted product.

The Genpact team interacted with our G-Sakhi Didis and reviewed the progress of the ongoing initiative, discussing its impact, future opportunities, and pathways for sustainable growth. These conversations reaffirmed the power of collaboration in creating lasting change for rural women and their communities.

The team also explored our textile collections and handcrafted products, appreciating the remarkable artistry of our artisans and supporting them through direct purchases.

We are deeply grateful to Genpact for its continued partnership, encouragement, and commitment to strengthening women's livelihoods. Together, we are enabling opportunities, nurturing confidence, and building a more inclusive and sustainable future.

25/07/2026

“Empowerment isn't just about teaching a community how to grow; it’s about ensuring the harvest puts financial security directly into their hands.”🌱💚

At Manjari Foundation, in partnership with CARE Today Fund and TV Today, we believe that true transformation happens when communities are equipped with the skills and resources to drive their own growth. 🌾✨

As a new and innovative concept for many farmers in Baran, the nursery intervention has taken deep root in 3 villages. These three newly established nursery units are now functioning effectively and are being successfully managed by the selected local beneficiaries themselves. Backed by regular handholding support and technical guidance from Aajeevika Sakhis and our project team, these micro-entrepreneurs are rapidly strengthening their nursery management skills and enterprise operations.

These nurseries are not just promoting the use of healthy, quality planting material, they are directly increasing farmers' income and putting hard-earned money straight into their hands:
● High-Quality Production: The nursery entrepreneurs are successfully producing and
selling premium, resilient seedlings for high-yield crops like chilli, tomato, and brinjal.
● Market Access and Demand: To ensure timely sales, these entrepreneurs have been
directly linked with 85 Machan farmers as well as growers from nearby villages.
Aajeevika Sakhis actively build local demand by sharing availability and the benefits of
quality seedlings during PoP training sessions and monthly FIG meetings.
● Direct Financial Impact: By creating a thriving local supply chain, the beneficiaries
managing these enterprises have already generated a collective income of ₹37,545,
putting immediate financial returns into the hands of tribal families and establishing a
highly sustainable source of livelihood.
By transforming local farmers into successful nursery entrepreneurs, this intervention is ensuring that the community no longer relies on external suppliers, keeping both wealth and agricultural resilience within the villages.

Care Today Fund Aaj Tak

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