How Aspirational Bharat Collaborative is reshaping rural development

#Learnings. Why Need-Based Assessment is the Heart of Real Development ? Working across Maharashtra’s villages over the years, I’ve realised one simple truth — Development cannot be delivered; it has to be discovered with people. A need-based assessment helps us do exactly that. It’s about pausing, listening, and understanding what communities truly need , before designing any program or intervention. Need-based assessment is not a technical step; it’s a human process. It helps us: 🌿 Identify real community priorities 🌿 Co-create locally relevant solutions 🌿 Build trust and ownership 🌿 Ensure sustainable and inclusive growth True social impact begins when people are not just beneficiaries, but partners in change. VC: Raah Foundation (8 March 2025 celebration). P. J. Wagh #SocialImpact #CommunityDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #SustainableLivelihoods #ParticipatoryApproach #GrassrootsChange #NeedAssessment

With Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission women across rural India are becoming entrepreneurs, leaders, and change makers. DAY-NRLM across the nation is: ✨Skilling for self-reliance ✨Strengthening SHGs ✨Giving access to credit & opportunity ✨Building dignified livelihoods #MoRD #SchemesofRD #RuralLivelihoods #DAYNRLM #WomenEmpowerment #NariShakti #LakhpatiDidi

With Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission women across rural India are becoming entrepreneurs, leaders, and change makers. DAY-NRLM across the nation is: ✨Skilling for self-reliance ✨Strengthening SHGs ✨Giving access to credit & opportunity ✨Building dignified livelihoods #MoRD #SchemesofRD #RuralLivelihoods #DAYNRLM #WomenEmpowerment #NariShakti #LakhpatiDidi

🌱 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗚𝗢𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🌱 At Renovate India, we believe that empowerment begins with capacity building. Our mission is to enable grassroots NGOs to become sustainable, efficient, and confident agents of change within their communities. Through our capacity building initiatives, we work closely with organisations to:  🔍 Identify their thematic focus areas and recognise existing gaps and challenges  🤝 Provide hand-holding and mentoring support to enhance their operational, financial, and programmatic efficiency  📈 Strengthen their ability to plan, implement, and measure impact effectively 𝗕𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽𝘀, we aim to help NGOs unlock their full potential, enabling them to create lasting social impact, promote inclusive, community-led development, and reach the last mile. Together, we’re building a stronger ecosystem where every organisation has the 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲. 🌍✨ Interested in our further workshops and 𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲? Development professionals, NGO leaders, and aspiring changemakers can connect with us at connect@renovateindia.co and click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/dNkCqhH3 #RenovateIndia #CapacityBuilding #NGOStrengthening #SocialImpact #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment #PartnershipsForChange #InstitutionalGrowth #ImpactDriven Prathmesh Raorane| Alok kadam| Sunny Pawar| Ninad Khanvilkar| Kevin Ponmany

What does it take for one woman to turn a village’s hopes into action? In Gunawad village of central Madhya Pradesh, Chanda Bhabhar did just that. From ensuring child immunization to strengthening local governance, her courage shows how rural women are shaping local systems and driving lasting change. This #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen, we share her story as a reminder that transformation begins when women are trusted to lead and supported to act. Through her vision and persistence, Chanda turned collective aspirations into tangible change for her community. At TRI we are development designers working to reimagine how rural systems function. Our aim is to connect people, institutions and ideas to create flourishing localities where participation and agency thrive. We work alongside countless changemakers like Chanda, co-designing pathways that make governance responsive and livelihoods resilient. Have you also witnessed a local leader like Chanda? Share with us the story below. Aliva Das | Pallavi Jain | Rakesh Ganguli | Ankit Raj | Mansi Dalal ROHIT YADAV | #RuralLeadership #WomenInGovernance #SystemChange #SocialInnovation #CommunityChange #India #TransformRuralIndia

Rural India’s recent rise in female labour force participation tells a powerful story, one driven by women farmers, collective action, and transformative public programmes. In this latest CSEP Discussion Paper, Amarjeet Sinha analyses how women’s collectives, livelihood diversification, and community-led development are reshaping rural economies and empowering millions. Read the full paper below. #ruraldevelopment #womenempowerment #MGNREGS Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY - NRLM) | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Scheme | Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) | National Rural Livelihoods Mission | Professional Assistance For Development Action (PRADAN) | Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana | GoIStats MoSPI | Ministry of Rural Development

To date, with funding provided to Women's Organization for Rural Development (WORD), they have been able to enroll approximately 80 women in tailoring classes in Athanur, Attayampatti, Mallasamudram and Kallipatti in Tamil Nadu, India, so they may become independent and self-sufficient members of society. #communitydevelopment #empowerment #doinggoodeveryday #gkf

🌍 Capacity Building for Stronger Rural Governance As part of the SBI Gram Seva Program, we conducted a Refresher Training Programme for PRI Members at Shimurali GP Office, Nadia District, with the presence of the Honourable Director Sir, Mr. Ansuman Das, Sabuj Sangha and esteemed guests including Mr. Dilip Kumar Pal (Founder & Ex-Director, SIPRD, WB), local government officials, and Panchayat leaders. 🔹 Why it matters: PRI members are central to rural governance and development. Refresher training equips them with updated knowledge, skills, and strategies to ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes, participatory planning, and accountable leadership. The program reinforced the importance of continuous learning for grassroots leaders, ensuring that development is not just delivered, but sustained. Together, we are fostering inclusive governance and sustainable village development. 💙 #education #ClimateAction #environment #EnvironmentalAwareness #Sundarbans #gendersensitive #NSEListing #NCTE #NCTE2024 #bsaeu #ArtisticExpressions #AcademicGrowth #alipurduarcreativity #ashaforeducation #education #preventchildlabor #supportbrighterfutures #sustainabledevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment #healthcare #NRHM #SabujSangha #FIFAFoundation #hopeforthefuture #hanseaticindiaforum #Plan #India #AshaZurich #HDFCBank #globalgiving #hoffnungszeichen #soceoggmbh #aktionboernehjaelp #terredeshommes #tdhgermany #azimpremjifoundation #BajajGroup #Cognizant #Infosys #InfosysFoundation #socialmediamarketing #HCLFoundation #KolkataGives #SBIFoundation #IndienHilfe #Deutschland #Hanseatic #IndiaForum #Finance #HDFCBank  

The ABP–Refresher Training Programme on “Social Development and Financial Inclusion” was successfully conducted at the NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad, from 22nd–24th October 2025. Organised in collaboration with NITI Aayog, the program focused on empowering Block Level Officers with the knowledge and skills needed to advance social inclusion, financial literacy, and equitable development under the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). 🌾💰 Such initiatives are vital for fostering inclusive rural transformation, strengthening local governance, and promoting sustainable livelihoods. 🌱✨ #NIRDPR #NITIAayog #AspirationalBlocks #FinancialInclusion #SocialDevelopment #RuralDevelopment #CapacityBuilding #MoRD #Empowerment #Sustainability #RuralIndia

🎙 Join Dr. Navneet Anand, Director, Raj Kumari Foundation, as he opens up about his inspiring journey of driving social change and building healthier, more equitable communities. Key Highlights: 🔹 Journey of Purpose – From ideas to impact, Dr. Anand shares how his passion for social welfare turned into lifelong service. 🔹 Impactful Initiatives – Real stories of change powered by compassion, community, and commitment. 🔹 Challenges in Tier 1 & Tier 3 Cities – A look at India’s health divide and the lessons learned from both worlds. 🔹 CSR in Bihar – How local initiatives are redefining development and empowering underserved communities. 🔹 Message to Society – A call to action for collective responsibility and inclusive growth. 💡 Watch the full episode here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtRBrDSd #IHWPodcast #DrNavneetAnand #RajKumariFoundation #HealthcareImpact #CSR #SocialChange #PodcastIndia Samiksha Singh Rajput