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Excited to announce the release of a landscape study titled ‘Gender Responsive Public Procurement - Need for Accelerated Policy Action’, Authored by Dr. Yamini Atmavilas and Saumya Omer during the Livelihood India Summit 2024. #inclusion #womenempowerment #Microbusiness #LHI2024 Vipin Sharma Teresa Khanna Puja Gour Meenakshi Rathore Suvendu Rout Shubhendu Dash Sudipto Saha Poorva Rai Chhitiz Kumar Vivek Sinha Sukhbir Ahluwalia Shomita Kundu Sonali Sachdeva Mercy Epao Anurag Awasthi Nandita Sharma Suhela Khan Vishal Vohra Harsha Chaudhary

Thank you so much S. Divyadarshini (IAS), CEO, Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission, for joining us at the Livelihoods India Summit 2024 and sharing your invaluable insights during the 'Developing Diversified Financial Products for the SHG Members: Role of Community Finance Institutions and SRLMs' round table! #LHI2024 #LivelihoodsIndiaSummit2024 #Development #Nonprofit Amit Arora Vipin Sharma Teresa Khanna Puja Gour Meenakshi Rathore Suvendu Rout Shubhendu Dash Sudipto Saha Poorva Rai Chhitiz Kumar Vivek Sinha Sukhbir Ahluwalia Shomita Kundu The World Bank Group Sa-Dhan Association SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation M-CRIL inclusive microeconomics SKDRDP Rang De Hand in Hand India Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM) Professional Assistance For Development Action (PRADAN)

The valedictory session proceeded with a summary of the deliberations presented by Dr. Smita Premchander, Founder-member of Sampark. Dr. Premchander provided an insightful recap of the key discussions, highlighting critical takeaways and actionable points from the event. #LHI2024 #FPOs #SustainableDevelopment #Collaboration Vipin Sharma Teresa Khanna Puja Gour Meenakshi Rathore Suvendu Rout Shubhendu Dash Sudipto Saha Poorva Rai Chhitiz Kumar Vivek Sinha Sukhbir Ahluwalia Shomita Kundu Tanya Paul Sonali Sachdeva ACCESS Development Services

The event featured the release of the Livelihoods India Case Study Compendium 2024, showcasing innovative practices and insights. This was followed by a felicitation ceremony honoring the winners of the Livelihoods India Case Study Competition, recognizing their exceptional contributions and impactful work in the field of livelihoods. #LHI2024 #FPOs #SustainableDevelopment #Collaboration Vipin Sharma Teresa Khanna Puja Gour Meenakshi Rathore Suvendu Rout Shubhendu Dash Sudipto Saha Poorva Rai Chhitiz Kumar Vivek Sinha Sukhbir Ahluwalia Shomita Kundu Tanya Paul Sonali Sachdeva ACCESS Development Services

The valedictory session included a Presentation Ceremony for the FPO Impact Awards 2024. Congratulations to the winners. Take a look! Vipin Sharma Teresa Khanna Puja Gour Meenakshi Rathore Suvendu Rout Shubhendu Dash Sudipto Saha Poorva Rai Chhitiz Kumar Vivek Sinha Sukhbir Ahluwalia Shomita Kundu Tanya Paul Sonali Sachdeva ACCESS Development Services Banas Farmers Producer Company Limited @pendran krushak @Pragatimitra North Kanara Farmer Producer Company Limited SAMPURNA WOMEN CROP PRODUCER COMPANY LIMITED @Krushi Vikas Va Gramin Sansthan NABKISAN Finance Limited

The valedictory session included a presentation ceremony for the Grants for Agroecology Program (GAP) Fund. Congratulations to the winners. Take a look! Vipin Sharma Teresa Khanna Puja Gour Meenakshi Rathore Suvendu Rout Shubhendu Dash Sudipto Saha Poorva Rai Chhitiz Kumar Vivek Sinha Sukhbir Ahluwalia Shomita Kundu Tanya Paul Sonali Sachdeva ACCESS Development Services #LHI2024 #LivelihoodsIndiaSummit2024 #Development #Nonprofit

Scalable Opportunities for Locally Led Climate Adaptation Practices India’s women-led community institutional platform, one of the largest globally, has empowered women to tackle social and economic challenges through self-help groups (SHGs), federations, cooperatives, and farmer producer organizations (FPOs), enhancing grassroots resilience. However, climate change posed significant risks to these achievements, disproportionately affecting women managing natural resources, agriculture, and household economies. Recognizing the scale of this platform and the impact of climate change on women, The World Bank, in partnership with ACCESS, hosted a curated roundtable on “Scalable Opportunities for Locally Led Climate Adaptation Practices.” This event, part of the annual Livelihoods India Summit organized by ACCESS, brought together stakeholders from civil society organizations to foster cross-learning and document climate-smart practices, enabling their broader adaptation and replication. Vipin Sharma Teresa Khanna Puja Gour Meenakshi Rathore Suvendu Rout Shubhendu Dash Sudipto Saha Poorva Rai Chhitiz Kumar Vivek Sinha Sukhbir Ahluwalia Shomita Kundu Tanya Paul Sonali Sachdeva ACCESS Development Services The World Bank Group SEWA Foundation Waatavaran ASA Foundation Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH @Megh Pyne Abhiyan @Swayam Sikshan Prayog @Desta IRRI Education

From Dreams to Reality: How 2X Lakhpati Didis are Redefining Entrepreneurship The session highlighted the journey of 2X Lakhpati Didis, trailblazing entrepreneurs who turned challenges into success through community support, self-help groups, and resilience. Their efforts created aspirational livelihoods, boosted local economies, and generated employment opportunities.  The session explored how digital literacy, skill-building, and access to resources can unlock women-led growth. Let’s champion their dreams and create a more inclusive future! 💪💫  Moderator Dr Madhu Sharan, President, Hand in Hand Panelists • Bhagyashree, Pink City Rikshaw Company • Sarla Devi, SHG Member and Entrepreneur • Rupinder Kaur, SHG Member and Entrepreneur • Kumari Priti, Entrepreneur and Community Leader #EmpoweringWomen #DigitalEconomy #Entrepreneurship #LakhpatiDidis #WomenLeadChange Vipin Sharma Teresa Khanna Puja Gour Meenakshi Rathore Suvendu Rout Shubhendu Dash Sudipto Saha Poorva Rai Chhitiz Kumar Vivek Sinha Sukhbir Ahluwalia Shomita Kundu Tanya Paul Sonali Sachdeva ACCESS Development Services Hand in Hand India

Ecology - Economy - Equity: Building Resilient & Thriving FPOs Bharat Alliance for FPO Acceleration (BAFA) APMAS, Vrutti, and ACCESS Development Services hosted a roundtable to discuss the critical role of FPOs in addressing ecology and biodiversity. The session focused on defining the vision, mission, and charter for the Bharat Alliance for FPO Acceleration (BAFA), aimed at fostering collaboration to transform FPOs into thriving business organizations. #LHI2024 #FPOs #SustainableDevelopment #Collaboration Vipin Sharma Teresa Khanna Puja Gour Meenakshi Rathore Suvendu Rout Shubhendu Dash Sudipto Saha Poorva Rai Chhitiz Kumar Vivek Sinha Sukhbir Ahluwalia Shomita Kundu Tanya Paul Sonali Sachdeva ACCESS Development Services

Discover the dynamic hub of innovation and collaboration at the Share Fair! Take a closer look at our partner exhibits and uncover the boundless opportunities waiting to inspire you. #LHI2024 #LivelihoodsIndiaSummit2024 #Development #Nonprofit Vipin Sharma Teresa Khanna Puja Gour Meenakshi Rathore Suvendu Rout Shubhendu Dash Sudipto Saha Poorva Rai Chhitiz Kumar Vivek Sinha Sukhbir Ahluwalia Shomita Kundu Tanya Paul Sonali Sachdeva ACCESS Development Services