About us
Livelihood is a standing issue. Various livelihood activities are merely an extension of handicraft, agri and animal husbandry initiatives which was more of a show off than actually creating a long term sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Moved by the hand to mouth condition of the tribals and rural population, we initiated 'Aao Gaon Chale’ a help platform created with an aim to bridge the ever widening gap between the urban & rural India and promoting tech-enabled livelihood opportunities support initiatives for vulnerable sections of our society.
Non-availability of uniform opportunities irrespective of the area of inhabitance has played a major role in lack of livelihood in rural India. All people enjoy the same brains but the urban take the lead that is due whereas the rural talent live in dearth.
This belief coupled with the passion for creating new avenues gave birth to 'Mai Bharat' R&D based BHARAT REAL further leading to 'Sarvlife Incubation center' which would surely turn out as an answer to address the livelihood issues of rural India.
WE DREAM TO CREATE PATENT HOLDERS OUT OF RURAL INDIA
'Think Connect Innovate' is a unique way of technological exchange from urban to rural and vice versa. Rural innovations or Desi technologies are often “Need Driven” but fail to become commercial products for urban community. Very few innovations see actual commercialization, and there again the original innovator invariably looses out on patent royalty etc. Most innovations might not even go beyond 2-5 villages. At 'Think Connect Innovate' we identify such innovations and connect them to product developers / designers and industry as need be, to make good viable 'Demand Driven' products.
WE DREAM TO CREATE PRODUCTION CENTER OF EXCELLENCES OUT OF RURAL INDIA
Many technologies developed in Urban set-up are often found very limiting (and sometimes labor / skill intensive) and get dropped by companies. This is something similar to orphan drugs with limited users, so often left un-finished. We work with original technology holders to evaluate scope of these technologies for rural India both as consumer / producer.
The inspiring Rural innovations or Desi technologies like low cost stoves, electricity less fridge, wind pumps, safe well and many others are a few to name but there are hundreds which still require a listing and recognition. They are all examples of Desi innovations that work as quick fixer to the daily needs which is the resultant of 'out of the box' solutions which bypass the formal education system, sophisticated labs and rules & regulations.
To cope with this ever widening technological gap a Technology based R&D facility has been promoted which serves this ever widening technological gap and emphasize the concept of 'Tech-Ecological Equity – assisting all to lead a life they value without compromising the ability of others and future generations to do the same.'
Ritesh Sharma
Ritesh Sharma is an Eco Hons & Law graduate into solicitation since 2002. He is a dreamer turned adventurer, tiger lover, poet, writer, editor of magazine 'LegalMitra' & ‘Law to Life’. He is a Socio-Eco activist at heart who initiated 'Legal Mitra' movement in 2007 which was later formalized into ‘Mitra Foundation’ – NGO active in Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat and extensively into Rajasthan. Known for his works for the vulnerable sections of society, he emerged as a leader in many grass root movements. His campaign against Land Acquisition, Labour Rights and Sterilization were highly successful which attracted international recognition and nominations.Some of his widely praised initiatives include Speak Up India, Sudhar Jao, Thursday Tea Talk, Bol Neta Bol, Silent Disco, Kit-Tea, Janwaro ki to Suno, Access Legal, U-Think Speak Change, Rites, Pick Up a Cup & Speak Up, 3-Minute Challenge, Educating beyond Education, Chai Chat, Nukkad and Organs for Life. He is MD of RITES- an Environment Solution company to promote “Technological Equity among unequals.
Vigyan Gadodia
Ashwini Dhanawat
Ashwini Dhanawat is a Company Secretary and Certified Treasury Manager by profession is presently working with a Large Corporate as CIO. He is a philanthropist who has always been there in the organization was in derth to raise funds for various initiatives. His never give up attitude has always been a great help to the organization.