About Sashakt programme

Sashakt is crafted to support entrepreneurs from low-income backgrounds in growing their businesses and fostering economic resilience. Participants are selected largely from SPJIMR’s Abhyudaya programme or through its networks. Through a structured, hands-on curriculum, Sashakt will provide education and mentorship, equipping participants with essential skills in finance, marketing, business operations, and leadership. Each session will include practical learning in Hindi to ensure accessibility and maximise impact.

Sashakt aims to

  • Create a supportive learning environment for entrepreneurs from underprivileged communities.
  • Provide access to resources and mentorship to help participants expand their businesses.
  • Enhance participants’ financial literacy, business acumen, and operational efficiency.
  • Foster local economic resilience through community engagement and education.

Why join Sashakt?

This free-of-cost, hands-on training programme offers a unique chance for local entrepreneurs to gain essential business skills through practical learning in Hindi. With guidance from SPJIMR’s experienced faculty and alumni network, participants will gain actionable insights and support tailored to their specific business needs.

Programme highlights

Duration

August 2025 – December 2025

Eligibility

Entrepreneurs aged 25-30, running micro-enterprises in Andheri K-West

Language

Courses are conducted in Hindi for maximum accessibility

Sashakt: Faculty and mentors

Tulsi Jayakumar

Tulsi Jayakumar

Executive Director, CFBE

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Ganga Chitnis

Ganga Chitnis

Mentor in Residence, CFBE

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Arati Nagaraj

Arati Nagaraj

Director, Abhyudaya

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Vidhula Venugopal

Vidhula Venugopal

Associate Professor, Strategy

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Sapna Malya

Sapna Malya

Associate Professor, Finance and Economics

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Ashish Desai

Ashish Desai

Associate Professor, Information Management and Analytics

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Mallika Ramchandran

Mallika Ramchandran

Project Head, Indian Development Foundation

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D. M. Damle

D. M. Damle

Visiting Faculty, Finance and Accounting

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Debmallya Chatterjee

Debmallya Chatterjee

Professor, Operations, Supply Chain Management and Quantitative Methods

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Gunjan Pai

Gunjan Pai

Founder, Copylove

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Ravindra Dey

Ravindra Dey

Visiting Faculty, CFBE

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Shabbir Husain R.V.

Shabbir Husain R.V.

Associate Professor, Marketing

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Upamanyu Bhattacharya

Upamanyu Bhattacharya

Visiting Faculty, CFBE

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Vidhu Shekhar

Vidhu Shekhar

Assistant Professor, Finance and Accounting

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