Rural communities in India are undergoing significant transformations, shaped by various factors such as socio-economic changes, technological advancements, and environmental challenges. As these communities evolve, it becomes crucial to gain a deeper understanding of their aspirations and develop strategies to support their growth and development. The session brings together rural communities, donors, policy makers, development practitioners, researchers, and other stakeholders to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and develop actionable strategies to support evolving rural community aspirations.
Amjad Khan is a Rural Development Professional with 10+ years of extensive experience in the areas o...More
Amjad Khan is a Rural Development Professional with 10+ years of extensive experience in the areas of livelihoods, capacity enhancement and Governance. At present, he is working with Transform Rural India Foundation and leads the community action lab (CAL) engagement in Jharkhand.
Amjad has worked in various states with multiple governments as well as non-government organizations such as Kudumbashree, Govt. of Kerala, NLRM, Government of Telangana.
With his diverse experience and expertise, Amjad Khan has contributed significantly to the field of rural development. His work has focused on empowering communities, enhancing livelihood opportunities, and fostering sustainable development.
A 23-year-old young boy from the village of Khukhra in Bero block. With an impressive academic backg...More
A 23-year-old young boy from the village of Khukhra in Bero block. With an impressive academic background in M.COM. (Human Resources) and aspirations to become a CA, Sadanand is currently channeling his skills as an external audit representative at the Bokaro Panchayati Raj in Bokaro District.
A talented 27-year-old hailing from the village of Khatri Khatanga in Bero block. Armed with a degre...More
A talented 27-year-old hailing from the village of Khatri Khatanga in Bero block. Armed with a degree in B.COM, Soni has embraced her passion for journalism as a Rural Field Journalist for Ujjwal Duniya. With her dedication and a keen eye for stories, Soni is making a significant impact in bringing rural narratives to the forefront.
An inspiring leader from the Jidu village of Jonha Panchayat, Angara block, has been serving as Mukh...More
An inspiring leader from the Jidu village of Jonha Panchayat, Angara block, has been serving as Mukhiya since 2010. With a lifelong dedication to social work, he strives to empower the gram sabha, promote law and order, and passionately advocate for the rights of the common man.
A young inspiring leader from Purabdih Panchayat of Gola block Ranchi. She has done a masters in Eco...More
A young inspiring leader from Purabdih Panchayat of Gola block Ranchi. She has done a masters in Economics from Ranchi and prior to becoming Mukhiya in 2022, she used to teach in a school in Ranchi. She has keen interest in social work, thus she strongly advocates in bringing community at the top and regularly involved in making gram panchayat strong.
A higher secondary pass out woman and is a remarkable individual. Hailing from Bhargawan panchayat o...More
A higher secondary pass out woman and is a remarkable individual. Hailing from Bhargawan panchayat of Chainpur block, Palamu. Since joining the self-help group in 2016, she has experienced a transformative journey. Boosted by the group's initiatives, Mina has gained newfound confidence, empowering her to fearlessly engage with government officials and advocate for the fulfillment of her community's needs.
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