
PRIME-Sauramandala Rural Entrepreneurship Fellowship
Addressing: 'Non-existent ecosystem to support entrepreneurs at the last mile across themes like access to capital, mentoring, branding, market linkage, etc.'
12
Blocks/ Districts
Covered
416
Entrepreneurs Met
270+
Entrepreneurs
Supported
About
The PRIME Sauramandala Rural Entrepreneurship Fellowship (PSREF) offers an opportunity to young and motivated change-makers from across the country to join as Fellows and Associates and work closely with rural entrepreneurs in Meghalaya to build and scale their enterprises as well as set up a conducive environment for others to succeed. They will identify the most propitious rural entrepreneurs in the respective blocks and villages and will be mentoring them in all aspects across different stages of their entrepreneurial journey.






Man Power
Business Planning
Funding
Linkages
Branding & Marketing
Accounts &
Book-Keeping






Capacity Building
Solar Electrification
Mechanization
Packaging
Licensing & Certification
Trainings
Project Partners




Who are Fellows and Associates?
​The PRIME Sauramandala Rural Entrepreneurship Fellowship (PSREF) offers an opportunity to young and motivated change-makers from across the country to join as Fellows and Associates and work closely with rural entrepreneurs in Meghalaya to build and scale their enterprises as well as set up a conducive environment for others to succeed. They will identify the most propitious rural entrepreneurs in the respective blocks and villages and will be mentoring them in the processes of value chain development, machinery and technology deployment, frugal innovation, branding & packaging, pricing & unit economics, and market linkages, funding and business plans.

Why join as a Fellows/ Associate?
Be a catalyst of change
in creating a conducive rural entrepreneurial ecosystem in Meghalaya
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Gain experience
by working closely with cross-sectional teams, experts and, funding organization
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Influence policy changes
by gathering field insights and working closely with policy makers towards addressing challenges
Rural immersion
by being a part of the community, sharing experiences, culture and knowledge.
Approach

Building rapport with communities and stakeholders

Selection of Entrepreneurs through diagnostics, Case studies and business analysis

Mapping of Entrepreneurs at the last mile through village and block level field visits

Holistic support in every step of the entrepreneurial journey
PSREF Batch 2024-25
East Khasi Hills

Amit Talukdar
Fellow

Stephanie Qwyneth Sunn
Associate

Paul Young L. Mawphlang
Associate
West Khasi Hills

Konthoujam Johnson Singha
Fellow

Hudderfield Rymbui
Associate

Christeen Qwyneth Sun
Associate
Eastern West Khasi Hills

Mungreichan K
Fellow

Baiabudlang Iawphniaw
Associate

Wankitbok Khyriemmujat
Associate
South-West Khasi Hills

Ibarihun Majaw
Fellow

Caroline Kharlyngdoh
Associate

Ronald Vicky Wanniang
Associate
Ri Bhoi

Shweta Azad
Fellow

Twinkle Pohtam Kai
Associate

Shanbor Sayoo
Associate
East Jaintia Hills

Ashokananda
Fellow

Gregory James Lamare
Associate

Pynsuklang Hayong
Associate
West Jaintia Hills

Optimist Sdor
Fellow

Dauru Hiwot Paya Lamare
Associate

Manbha Nongbah
Associate
East Garo Hills

Sushmita Hajong
Fellow

Cherub Ch Marak
Associate

Jason Ch Sangma
Associate
West Garo Hills

Meghna
Fellow

Aianna Shira
Associate

Chige T Sangma
Associate
South Garo Hills

Rimashree KIshan
Fellow

Chigrasani R Marak
Associate

Jasin N Sangma
Associate
North Garo Hills

Anikit Rechil Marak
Fellow

Christharis N Sangma
Associate

Salgraririk G Momin
Associate
South West Garo Hills

John Rangam R Marak
Fellow

Temsu S Sangma
Associate

Sony Pringchira Ch Marak
Associate