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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.

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Man Power

Business Planning

Funding

Linkages

Branding & Marketing

Accounts &

Book-Keeping

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Capacity Building

Solar Electrification

Mechanization

Packaging

Licensing & Certification

Trainings

Project Partners

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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.

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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

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Building rapport with communities and stakeholders

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Selection of Entrepreneurs through diagnostics, Case studies and business analysis

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

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Holistic support in every step of the entrepreneurial journey

PSREF Batch 2024-25

East Khasi Hills

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Amit Talukdar

Fellow

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Stephanie Qwyneth Sunn

Associate

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Paul Young L. Mawphlang

Associate

West Khasi Hills

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Konthoujam Johnson Singha

Fellow

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Hudderfield Rymbui

Associate

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Christeen Qwyneth Sun

Associate

Eastern West Khasi Hills

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Mungreichan K

Fellow

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Baiabudlang Iawphniaw

Associate

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Wankitbok Khyriemmujat

Associate

South-West Khasi Hills

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Ibarihun Majaw

Fellow

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Caroline Kharlyngdoh

Associate

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Ronald Vicky Wanniang

Associate

Ri Bhoi

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Shweta Azad

Fellow

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Twinkle Pohtam Kai

Associate

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Shanbor Sayoo

Associate

East Jaintia Hills

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Ashokananda

Fellow

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Gregory James Lamare

Associate

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Pynsuklang Hayong

Associate

West Jaintia Hills

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Optimist Sdor

Fellow

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Dauru Hiwot Paya Lamare 

Associate

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Manbha Nongbah

Associate

East Garo Hills

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Sushmita Hajong

Fellow

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Cherub Ch Marak

Associate

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Jason Ch Sangma

Associate

West Garo Hills

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Meghna

Fellow

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Aianna Shira

Associate

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Chige T Sangma

Associate

South Garo Hills

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Rimashree KIshan

Fellow

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Chigrasani R Marak

Associate

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Jasin N Sangma

Associate

North Garo Hills

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Anikit Rechil Marak

Fellow

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Christharis N Sangma

Associate

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Salgraririk G Momin

Associate

South West Garo Hills

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John Rangam R Marak

Fellow

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Temsu S Sangma

Associate

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Sony Pringchira Ch Marak

Associate

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