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