G-MAITRI (Gujarat – Mentorship and Acceleration of Individuals for Transforming Rural Income)is a strategic initiative launched by the Government of Gujarat to support social enterprise start-ups working to enable rural livelihoods within the state.
This initiative offers encouragement assistance to social enterprise start-ups focused on enhancing the income of self-help groups (SHGs), their families, and rural women farmers, workers, and micro and small entrepreneurs.
- Selected candidates receive:
- Grant funding to support the development of their social venture.
- Access to 1-on-1 mentoring sessions.
- Networking opportunities with industry experts and investors.
- Training and capacity-building workshops.
Social and livelihood impact is thecritical success parameter, as G-MAITRI prioritizes initiatives with measurable contributions to the community.