Employment Generation

Discover how the Pathak family transformed their lives and community through innovative pearl farming and sustainable practices in Narayanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Tripura-born Chandra Shekhar Ghosh started Bandhan Konnagar in 2001 with the aim to move beyond awareness and empower the rural population, particularly women. Through various financial inclusion and healthcare programmes, Bandhan Bank has around 2 crore customers.

Chandigarh-based Ghrats Fresh Atta was launched by three friends who are on a mission to revive a dying tradition, sustainably produce food, and provide employment to others.

“As the economy starts opening up again, we will see a lot of people looking for work. But they are primarily looking to the government to provide jobs since the private sector is not in a position to help them out.”