Jagriti Yatra

Inspires youth globally to embrace entrepreneurship through a 14-day immersive train journey in Middle India

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About

  • Headquarters

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2008

Jagriti Yatra, a non-profit organisation with a 15-year history, is dedicated to the mission of 'ADVANCING INDIA THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP,' with a spe Read morecific focus on Middle India, encompassing Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions. In 2023, it has joined forces with G20 Startup20 to expand its global entrepreneurial impact. This initiative conducts an inspiring 14-day, 8000-km train journey designed to inspire young individuals to embrace entrepreneurship. Since its establishment in 2008, Jagriti Yatra has influenced over 7500 young people from India and 23 other countries. Its primary emphasis remains on Middle India, and it actively nurtures an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Eastern UP. This innovative programme, refined over 15 years, has successfully spread its influence to four other countries, nurturing a growing community of entrepreneurs known as "Yatris." Jagriti Yatra offers a distinctive experiential format, enabling participants to gain profound insights into Inclusive Entrepreneurship by immersing themselves in the rich tapestry of small towns and villages throughout India. With the company of 450 fellow participants, this journey provides a unique platform for learning and networking, fostering entrepreneurship not only in India but also internationally.

Demographies Served

Impact

Over the course of 14 days, Jagriti Yatra's journey spans 10 destinations, featuring interactions with 12 role models and involving 500 enthusiastic Yatris. This impactful programme has garnered support from over 150 mentors and experts, collaborating with 50+ organisations with a robust alumni network of 7000+ individuals spread across 240 districts.

Programs

  • Jagriti Yatra Programme

    Jagriti Yatra is a 14-day, 8000-kilometer national train journey fostering entrepreneurship in India's smaller towns and villages. Organised by Jagriti Sewa Sansthan, it builds a national enterprise ecosystem supporting Tier 2 and 3 district entrepreneurs. Three pillars—Jagriti Yatra (JY), Jagriti Enterprise Network (JEN), and Jagriti Enterprise Centre (JEC)—aim to nurture 1 Lakh entrepreneurs by 2030. Yatris benefit from networking, meetings with entrepreneurs, venture-building training, lifelong Jagriti Community access, mentorship, and global exposure. Key threads include Innovation, Collaboration, and Transformation. Safety and health measures are in place, prohibiting alcohol and narcotics and ensuring medical support.

Leadership Team

  • Shashank Mani

    Founder

  • Ashutosh Kumar

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Chinmay Vadnere

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Pankaj Mane

    Head - Operations & Awareness

  • Sharat Bansal

    Chairman

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Jagriti Yatra B-5, Green Acres Housing Society, Panjrapole, Deonar, Mumbai, 400088

    Directions
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Other Details

  • Parent Organisation

    Jagriti Sewa Sansthan, Deoria, Uttar Pradesh

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit