
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.'
States
8
Blocks/ Districts
Covered
207
Entrepreneurs Met
120+
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 2022-23
East Khasi Hills

Yaleishon Kazingmei
Fellow

Amit Talukdar
Associate

​Gwenda Ilaker Lyndem
Associate
South-West Khasi Hills

Ibarihun Majaw
Associate

Caroline Kharlyngdoh
Associate

Ronald Wang
Associate
Ri Bhoi

Ambrish Tiwari
Fellow

Baiabudlang Iawphniaw
Associate

Mikewell Khonglam
Associate
East Jaintia Hills

Anup Jyoti Sarmah
Fellow

Hudderfield Rymbui
Associate

Twinkle Pohtam Kai
Associate
West Jaintia Hills

Alemchila Tzudir
Fellow

Dauru Hiwot Paya Lamare
Associate

Optimist Sdor
Associate
East Garo Hills

Tage Omin
Fellow

Susmita Hajong
Associate

Christharis N. Sangma
Associate
West Garo Hills

Sumit Pathak
Fellow

Chige T sangma
Associate

Temsu R Marak
Associate
South Garo Hills

Dangmei Kasangaipou
Fellow

Anikit R Marak
Associate

John Rangam R Marak
Associate