Jagriti Yatra
Inspires youth globally to embrace entrepreneurship through a 14-day immersive train journey in Middle India
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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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 specific focus on Middle India, Read moreencompassing 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.
Action
The initiative focuses on Tier 2 and 3 districts of India (Middle India) and creates an enterprise ecosystem in Eastern UP through its unique experiential program involving travel, role model interactions, and business plan competitions.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
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.
Vision & Mission
Jagriti's vision is to inspire and enable people to build India through enterprise, while its mission is to create purpose, employment, and ecosystems in Middle India with its core philosophy of Udyamita through a robust incubation and innovation ecosystem approach.
Programs
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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.
Milestones & Track Record
The program has been running successfully for 17 years, has been replicated in four other countries, and has created a growing community of entrepreneurs called 'Yatris' in India and abroad.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
2008
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.
Location
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Headquarters
Jagriti Yatra B-5, Green Acres Housing Society, Panjrapole, Deonar, Mumbai, 400088
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Vision & Mission
Jagriti's vision is to inspire and enable people to build India through enterprise, while its mission is to create purpose, employment, and ecosystems in Middle India with its core philosophy of Udyamita through a robust incubation and innovation ecosystem approach.
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Other Details
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Parent Organisation
Jagriti Sewa Sansthan, Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit