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Working on One : Lessons from working for Collective Impact through Saamuhika Shakti
Complex social challenges rarely exist in isolation. They are shaped by overlapping systems,
Jeeva’s Journey: Restarting a Dream, One Step at a Time
When Jeeva first approached Udhyam Vyapaar, she was already someone with tremendous potential.
Measuring Success: Jayshri’s Journey From Guesswork To Growth
In the bustling lanes of Subhash nagar, Shirpur, Jayshri Ravindra Pardhi has been
How Rural Entrepreneurs Are Building a New India
India is a country of villages. The majority of the Indian population is
Top Student Entrepreneurship Programs You Should Know About
Entrepreneurship programs equip students with invaluable skills, empowering them to become innovative leaders
How Mekin Maheshwari Is Bringing Change to Education in India
In the vast and complex landscape of Indian education, where systemic challenges often
How Students Can Join Entrepreneurship Programs in School
In today’s rapidly evolving world, entrepreneurial skills are more critical than ever. Encouraging
Iterate,Collaborate,Adapt – A Year in the Life of Tech for YBP (2024-2025)
Introduction At Udhyam, The Youth Business Project (YBP) is one of the flagship programs, that is
Cracking the Code: Challenges and Breakthroughs in Supporting Nano-Entrepreneurs from the Waste Picker Community
By Hima Nandan, Partnerships & Marketing; Shruti Anand, Specialist – Marketing and Communication, Udhyam Vyapaar For
From Startup to System Change: Mekin Maheshwari’s Journey to Making Bharat Entrepreneurial
“Entrepreneurship isn’t just for startups—it’s a mindset for life.”— Mekin Maheshwari In 2016, Mekin
A Dozen Dreams 12 Women From Subhash Nagar, Shirpur
Written by Krishnan Ranganathan, Co-founder – Udhyam Learning Foundation, Director – Udhyam VyapaarShruti
Beyond The ‘M’ In MSME- Nano Entrepreneurship Missing From The MSME Conversation
Over the past decade, India’s policymakers have increasingly turned to the MSME sector
From Mindset to Momentum. A $0.50 Breakthrough in Entrepreneurial Education – Especially for Girls
A large-scale RCT in Andhra Pradesh reveals how low-cost, school-based education centred around
From Classroom to Boardroom: How Kaushalam is Shaping Young Entrepreneurs in Uttarakhand
When Learning Doesn’t Feel Like Living Let’s be honest—most classrooms in India still
5 Ways Education NGOs Are Transforming Youth Unemployment in India
The youth of India are brimming with creativity, ambition, and vitality. However, they
10 life skills every student needs in 2025 that schools don’t teach
The traditional school curriculum currently focuses heavily on academic subjects and ignores some
Forging a Living: Building the livelihoods of Metal Bangle Artisans from the informal waste-picker community
Written by Udhyam Vyapaar x Samuhika Shakti team Sitting under a small, rectangular
Crafting a Better Future: Catalyzing Creativity and Livelihoods Among the Informal Waste Picking Community
Written by Udhyam Vyapaar x Samuhika Shakti team Just beyond the boundaries of
Weaving a New Dream from housekeeping to entrepreneurship
She wove them together slowly and steadily, in neat patterns. Her niggling back
Building Our Own RAG Model: A Journey with Udhyam
This blog was collaboratively written by Kunal and my colleague and friend, Suhail.
The Benefits Of Istriwalas Shifting To LPG From Coal
Written by Shruti Anand, Specialist – Marketing & Communications at Udhyam Learning Foundation
Youth Unemployment In India And The Need To Upskill
In a February 2024 report, Financial Express, a leading daily, shared details of
How Youth With An Entrepreneurial Mindset Can Solve India’s Job Crisis
When economies worldwide are faltering, India is standing apart as an exception –
7 Important Life Skills For Students To Develop An Entrepreneurial Mindset
What has made the human race the alpha species? Yes, it is our
What Impact Can An Entrepreneurial Mindset Have On India’s Youth?
In a world that increasingly acknowledges that inclusive and transformative economies are the
What Skills Do Youth With An Entrepreneurial Mindset Develop?
In December 2023, a study done by leading civil society organisations in India,
Importance Of An Entrepreneurial Mindset In India’s Youth
Written by Shruti Anand, Specialist – Marketing & Communications at Udhyam Learning Foundation
What Are The Characteristics Of An Entrepreneurial Mindset?
Written by Shruti Anand, Specialist – Marketing & Communications at Udhyam Learning Foundation
Volunteer to Co-Founder – My journey with Udhyam
“Hey, I was travelling when you called the first time, so couldn’t pick”,
Short-term effects of Lockdown on small business owners and a case for emergency cash grants
With the second wave shutting down the markets across India, Udhyam Vyapaar reached out to
Udhyam Shiksha Experiential Learning Curriculum – Udhyam
In April 2021, most state governments in India were forced to declare stringent
Udhyam Vyapaar Micro-Restarter Funds
In the summer of 2020, when the pandemic struck, our initial reactions included
Vyapaari Mentor Model Project | Udhyam Vyapaar
Experimentation is one of the key tenets of Udhyam Vyapaar. At Vyapaar, we
Enabling nano-entrepreneurs from ITI Haryana
When the COVID pandemic hit India and the country went into a national
Approaching the Financial Inclusion problem through Small Ticket Size Loans & EDI (Equated Daily Installment) Based Repayments
Most nano businesses – the corner tea shops, street food carts, istri wallas,
Know how Indian students leveraged on opportunities during the pandemic
At the National Skill and Entrepreneurship Innovation Conclave in Feb 2021, our Founder
Uplifting incomes for Nanopreneurs – Istriwalas
A graduate of Kellogg School of Management, Rahul was an early team member
Gratitude for a compassionate community!
Written by Sheetal S M, Lead – Youth Engagement at Udhyam Shiksha Gratitude
The Udhyam Saathi Program
The Roman Urdu word Saathi translates to a brother in the modern context
What young India needs: My conversation with Ravi Venkatesan
Last year, UNESCO declared January 24th as International Day of Education to honor
Saving a Dime a Time is Helping Small Entrepreneurs become Financially Strong
Udhyam distributed Piggy Banks to street-side entrepreneurs in Bangalore to inculcate saving habits.
A small shift has helped 200+ Ironing Entrepreneurs in Bangalore have increased income
The ironwalas, ironing entrepreneurs, who work hard to iron your clothes are simple
Learning by Doing – An Approach to Enhance Classroom Education
The term education makes us imagine many things: curriculum, technology, program, or even
Lessons go beyond just Profit For Udhyam Shiksha’s Youth
Youth of Udhyam Shiksha had their first successful venture this Diwali, but the
5 lessons I learnt about Parenting while Rebuilding Udhyam’s Brand
Building a brand is like bringing up a child. I am not a
The Balancing Act
Experiments to make learning more wholesome. The debate over the effectiveness of traditional
Taming of the Shrews
Bringing in positive changes through a healthy personal touch. Ms. Sakshi was in
Report Card
Udhyam Shiksha Program has had the biggest boost this summer with projects running
Majigge Majjige! Aye Majjige!
Udhyam Learning Foundation has always believed in the power of experience-based learning. All
Q&A with our Facilitator
Ms. Manaali Manoharan was a facilitator of the Udhyam Shiksha Program in the
The Memory Of A Conversation
How jewellery can make an entrepreneurial statement In the summer of 2017, Udhyam
The story of a Challenge
How jewellery can make an entrepreneurial statement In the summer of 2017, Udhyam Learning
From Student to Mentor
The story of a mind committed to change The best reward that a
Challenging the Heart
The tale of surgical dreaming The stories of students who dream of a
Programming an Ambition
The success of classical parenting is limited by three factors that wreak havoc
Dreaming Like A Star
The story of facilitating self-realization In the cozy corners of a tenth standard
2019: A magical year for Udhyam
The last year for Udhyam has been magical. How else could you describe a small
What’s in it for you?
“Woh first aana chahta hai lekin padna nahi chahta” – Deepti Dwivedi @ Udhyam Vyapaar in
One thing I’m super proud of
The most joyous moments for me on this journey have been when people
Serving the country in many ways
Tell us about yourself I am Sqn Ldr Shashi Kumar R, currently serving Indian Air
Team Young Stars
It was 10.30 am, and I still hadn’t heard from Sathish, who was
Udhyam, Udhyamis & Udhyamism
Back in November 2016, when I met Mekin – Udhyam was an idea. And, it
One To Ten
“Entrepreneurship: you put one dumb foot in front of the other while the
A different kind of new year resolution
We are works-in-progress. Or so we like to think. “This will be the
The Importance of Continuous Learning and Growth in Agile Careers
Continuous learning is the process of ongoing, self-motivated acquisition of new knowledge, skills,
Courage and resolve; Strength of character
Two weeks ago, on March 20th, Udhyam Learning Foundation launched its first pilot “entrepreneurship bootcamp”
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