In order to encourage youth, Plustrust provides fellowships and supports them to carry out their work forward. We do this through fellowships at the pre-incubation stage and through events from time to time. Follow this link to view short bio’s of Plustrust Fellows over recent years.
Fellows 2024 – 2025
Tulsi Chauhan
CHE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Kali Chauhan
CHE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Kiran Kunwar
CHE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Pooja Jha
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Abhilasha Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Munni Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Ankita Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Shrishti Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Rupam Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Archna Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Salma Khatun
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Nibha Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Kishori Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Shikha Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Jyoti Bairagi
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Jyoti conducts Zumba classes for children and women, promoting fitness, flexibility and expanding her outreach.
Mamta Suryavanshi
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Mamta conducts yoga classes for women and children, promotes health awareness, and strives to expand her center and income sustainably.
Anusiya Chouhan
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Conduct painting and coaching classes for children, blending creative activities and education, while engaging parents to ensure holistic development.
Yashoda Chouhan
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Conduct painting and coaching classes for children, blending creative activities and education, while engaging parents to ensure holistic development.
Pawan
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Manages a community library by conducting book talks, storytelling sessions, engaging parents, organizing activities, and fostering reading habits.
Bhawna Parmar
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Works with rural livestock farmers to improve animal care practices, promote awareness about nutrition and breeding, and increase milk production.
Aarti Sharma
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Engages with schools and communities to establish children’s parliaments, promote education, and ensure access to government welfare schemes.
Anita Gehlot
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Anita runs an English-speaking center in her village, teaching basic to advanced skills to children and youth, fostering confidence.
Mainaz Parveen
RTR- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Owns a cosmetic shop and sells beauty products. She manages her shop by organizing stock and providing product information to customers.
Renu Devi
RTR- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
She creates paintings, refines her skills, and manages orders, aiming to fulfill her dream of opening an art gallery.
Saniya Malik
RTR- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
She provides mehndi services, trains girls in the craft, and builds client relationships, gaining confidence and financial independence.
Anju
RTR- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
She teaches makeup, skin, and hair techniques, manages a parlor, promotes services, and gains hands-on customer experience for income.
Manisha
RWE- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
She engages children in learning through reading, activities, and games, focusing on education, creativity, and their overall development.
Mansi
RWE- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
She runs a playschool, conducts engaging activities, and nurtures children’s skills through stories, games, and exercises.
Ruchi Rani
RWE- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Teach children fundamental skills like literacy, numeracy, and creativity, fostering their learning and boosting their confidence effectively.
Geeta Rajput
RWE- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
She guides children in learning through visuals, fosters interest in studies, builds their confidence, and strengthens her own self-belief.
Kajal
RWE- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
She trains girls in sewing and cutting skills like salwar and suit making, empowering them with practical knowledge and confidence.
Swapnil Thakur
RWE- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
She teaches children school subjects and creative activities like crafts and games, helping them excel academically while developing new skills.
Mohammed Rafi
RTR- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
He runs a shop, expanding inventory, improving setup, and attracting more customers, leading to increased income and business growth.
Atul Amoli
RWE- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
He teaches students of diverse classes, focusing on improving their basic concepts in subjects like math and English while.
Nisha Rani
RWE- Palamu, Jharkhand
Nisha Rani runs a learning center for tribal children, providing education and support as they are first learners in their families.
Kritika Kumari
RWE- Palamu, Jharkhand
She motivates students towards education, engages with parents, and teaches various subjects like math, English, and GK.
Vineeta Kumari
RWE- Palamu, Jharkhand
Vineeta runs a community center, helping students improve their basics through activities and games, supporting their education.
Zufashan Ajaz
RWE- Palamu, Jharkhand
Ajaz teaches designing and embroidery to women and girls, empowering them with skills while also running a boutique business.
Gayatri Sharma
RWE- Palamu, Jharkhand
She teaches sewing, blouse cutting, and stitching to students, helping them develop skills for self-reliance and empowerment.
Shakuntla Bharti
RWE- Bahraich, UttarPradesh
Teach women bouquet making and mat weaving to help them earn a living. She also creates decorative products and explores market opportunities.
Reena Yadav
RWE- Bahraich, UttarPradesh
She organizes and runs sewing centers for women, conducts community surveys, hosts meetings, recruits learners, and trains them.
Chameli
RTR- Bahraich, UttarPradesh
Makes and sells delicious pickles, vermicelli, and papad. She interacts with community, and explores marketing and sales opportunities.
Rimpy Singh
RWE- Bahraich, UttarPradesh
Runs a learning center to teach children and inspire a love for learning. She also engages with their parents and develops creative resources for education.
Rozi
RWE- Bahraich, UttarPradesh
She engages with underserved children of slums, does community outreach, and raises parental awareness to improve literacy and engagement.
Fellows 2023 – 2024
Tannu Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Babita Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Mithu Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Kajal Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Mridula Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Rupa Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Gunja Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Shalini Singh
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Shabnam Khatun
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Sonali Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Rupa Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Rekha Kumari
CHE-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Sonu Rayakvar
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Educate women in her community about digital payments and teach them about financial literacy.
Lalita Rathore
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Lalita promotes scientific thinking, teaches MS Word, addresses traditional beliefs, and conducts health and hygiene awareness sessions.
Rachna Malviya
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Raises awareness on social issues like education and traditions through her YouTube channel, benefiting the community’s understanding.
Sunita
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Teaches art and craft, creates and sells handmade bags, purses, and craft items while learning digital tools, marketing, and business planning.
Pooja
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Teach football and frisbee to engage both girls and boys in her community, mentor them on sports and social values.
Pooja Gehlot
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
She runs a karate class for boys and girls, teaching basic exercises, promoting physical fitness, and encouraging discipline.
Sonu Chaudhary
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
She educates children and women about healthy eating habits, plans interactive sessions, and learns new skills for effective outreach.
Payal Parmar
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Teaches science through experiments, engages students with practical learning, prepares for exams, and explores innovative teaching methods.
Megha Nagar
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Encourages reading culture in the community, inspires children and parents through a library initiative, cultural education, and MS Word training.
Santosh
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
She planned to empower children through community meetings, skill-building, forming a child parliament, and promoting leadership
Bhavna Chaudhary
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
She organizes football sessions for children, fosters teamwork, connects with parents, and emphasizes life skills through sports and learning.
Nirbhay
RWE-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
He focuses on career counseling, creating educational resources, learning digital tools, and conducting seminars to guide students effectively.
Fellows 2022 – 2023
Aamrin Jahan
RWE-Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Anjum Nisha
RWE-Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Amna Bibi
RWE-Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Farida
RWE-Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Julekha
RWE-Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Kumari Salma
RWE-Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Najma
RWE-Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Tabish Khanam
RWE-Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Khushnoor
RTR – Udaipur, Rajasthan
Usha Sewak
RTR – Udaipur, Rajasthan
Sweta Chauhan
RTR – Mewar, Rajasthan
Jashoda Pujari
CHE – Udaipur, Rajasthan
Jaya Rao
CHE – Dungarpur, Rajasthan
Kamini
CHE – Dungarpur, Rajasthan
Mehjabin Bano
CHE – Udaipur, Rajasthan
Monika Patel
CHE – Udaipur, Rajasthan
Ravina Kunwar
CHE – Dungarpur, Rajasthan
Sunita Kunwar Rao
CHE – Dungarpur, Rajasthan
Vidhya Rao
CHE- Banswada, Rajasthan
Aarti
CHE- Khandwa , Madhya Pradesh
Bhuri Pallavi
CHE- Khandwa , Madhya Pradesh
Durga
CHE- Khandwa , Madhya Pradesh
Maya Baghel
CHE- Khandwa , Madhya Pradesh
Ramvati
CHE- Khandwa , Madhya Pradesh
Sushila
CHE- Khandwa , Madhya Pradesh
Amita Chouhan
CHE- Ujjain ,Madhya Pradesh
Astha Panchal
CHE- Ujjain ,Madhya Pradesh
Kavita Parmar
CHE- Ujjain ,Madhya Pradesh
Kavita Limbila
CHE- Ujjain ,Madhya Pradesh
Pratibha
CHE- Ujjain ,Madhya Pradesh
Pooja Malviya
CHE- Ujjain ,Madhya Pradesh
Ranu Upadhya
CHE- Ujjain ,Madhya Pradesh
Janki Armo
RWE- Mandla Rajasthan
Sukumari Yadav
RWE- Mandla Rajasthan
Geeta Yadav
RWE- Mandla Rajasthan
Pavanwati Markam
RWE- Mandla Rajasthan
Dhaneshvari Markam
RWE- Mandla Rajasthan
Akanksha Yadav
RWE- Mandla Rajasthan
Amrotin Tekam
RWE- Mandla Rajasthan
Manoj Lata
RWE- Mandla Rajasthan
Maya Kusum
RTR-Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Golawati Wadariya
RTR-Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Pratima Yadav
RTR-Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Chameli Dhurwe
RTR-Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Devanshi Parwar
RTR-Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Gudiya devi
RTR- Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Kanchan Yadav
RTR- Ayodhya , Uttar Pradesh
Deepa Gaud
RTR-, Faizabad, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Vandana Pandey
RTR-Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
Poonam Kumari
RTR- Faizabad ,Uttar Pradesh
Kahakashaan Ayyoob
RWE-Faizabad, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Dharmavati
RWE- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Shailesh Singh
RWE- Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
Fellows 2021 – 2022
Aarati Porwal
RWE- Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
Preparing young women in
villages (who are unable to travel
to towns) to join the police force.
Manisha Payak
RWE- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Nikita Panchal
RWE- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Neha Patidar
RWE- Badnawar (Dhar), Madhya Pradesh
Sarnawali Panchal
RWE-Jaora, Madhya Pradesh
Sona Kharadi
RWE-Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
Radha Kharadi
RWE- Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
Ghanshyam ] Verma
RTR- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Riddhima Shrivastava
RTR-Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Shweta Pal
RTR- Nagda Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Rosemary
CHE- Ramnagar, Karnataka
Aarti Yadav
RWE- Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Anjali Yadav
RWE-Mavai Dist. Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Birajo Sonwani
RWE-Mavai, Dist. Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Madhuri Yadav
RWE-Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Surabhee Paneriya
RWE-Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Vikash Sharma
RWE-Madhopur, Bihar
Ananya Pathak
RWE-Madhopur, Bihar
Mincy Lakhmani
CHE-Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
Fellows 2020 – 2021
Aarati Porwal (RWE)
Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
Training young women in villages for joining the police force.
Manisha Payak (RWE)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Counselling centre for capacity building and empowerment for women victims of violence.
Nikita Panchal (RWE)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Working with adolescent girls on building their self-esteem, finding their inner voice and stimulating their interest in development opportunities.
Neha Patidar (RWE)
Badnawar (Dhar), Madhya Pradesh
Working with out-of-school and government school children on holistic development through sports and play.
Sarnawali Panchal (RWE)
Jaora, Madhya Pradesh
A Centre for developing functional literacy skills for women in her village.
Sona (RWE)
Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
An inclusive learning centre for children in their village so that everyone gets the opportunity to learn.
Radha Kharadi (RWE)
Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
An inclusive learning centre for children in their village so that everyone gets the opportunity to learn.
Vikash Sharma (RWE)
Editor, The New Leam, Madhopur, Bihar
To establish Shiksha Swaraj (library, learning and resource centre) to bring creative pedagogies and learning to underserved communities primarily Dalit and Maha-Dalit students in Madhopur village in Bihar.
Ananya Pathak (RWE)
Editor, The New Leam, Madhopur, Bihar
To establish Shiksha Swaraj (library, learning and resource centre) to bring creative pedagogies and learning to underserved communities primarily Dalit and Maha-Dalit students in Madhopur village in Bihar.
Ghanshyam Verma (RTR)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Establishing a digital learning centre for children in his village to provide training in foundational computer skills.
Riddhima Shrivastava (RTR)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Teaching supplementary income generation methods to potters, farmers, fishermen and artisans in the villages around Bhopal.
Shweta Pal (RTR)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Organising women-led groups to manufacture local handloom products for local use.
Rosemary (Changemaker)
Ramnagar, Karnataka
An artist and activist by profession who uses folk art as an instrument to address social issues. She wants to revive and spread awareness about the traditional folk art from Karnataka known as ‘Kamsale’ (a musical instrument made of brass). She also wants to use this unique art form for engaging children from marginalised communities in theatre, folk art and music to build and enhance their self– confidence.
Mincy Lakhmani (Changemaker)
PAWssible Foundation, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
She is passionate about the well-being of animals, particularly strays and abandoned pets. Mincy leads a team of young people – Pururawa Madhav, Muskan Lakhmani Aryan Khanna and Vanshika Katal who support her efforts, and have worked for over a year to set up a shelter in Faizabad. She has been offered a fellowship for the next few months as she builds her team at the animal shelter.
Fellows 2019 – 2020
Amba Kumari Meena (RWE), Rajasthan
Sashakt Naari Abhiyaan
Learning centre for out of school kids to re-connect
them to education and explore alternate career options
Anita Das (RWE), Bihar
Koshish Ek Asha
Spreading awareness on health and menstrual hygiene among young girls and women to change perceptions
Bhramarabika K.G. (RWE), Karnataka
Angala Shaale
Helping children in the age group of 8-15 years, who are first-generation learners from low – income families during the pandemic
Babli Prajapati (RTR), Uttar Pradesh
Ujala Training Centre
Training centre for beautician course and sewing to make women financially independent
Fulkumari Devi (RWE), Bihar
Mahila Evam Kumari Silai Centre
Teaching women the use of new techniques in sewing
Hemlata Bajaj (RWE), Rajasthan
Sugam Shiksha
To educate children of migrant labourers working in brick kilns of Shri Ganganagar
Hemlata Soni (RTR), Rajasthan
Alamban Silaai Centre
Training migrant workers in sewing to start their own business and sell designer products at affordable prices
Kumkum (RTR), Uttar Pradesh
Prerna Canteen
To provide tiffin services
Laxmi Baghel (RTR), Madhya Pradesh
Rang Bhed
A space where women can openly talk about their issues related to Mahavari (menstruation)
Manju Jain (RTR), Rajasthan
Maayra Maahwari Swachta Abhiyan
A sustainable menstrual hygiene management programme creating employment for women
Meera Kumari (RWE), Bihar
Samta Ke Liye Pahal
Improving awareness about gender inequality among children
Nazmeen Bano (RTR), Uttar Pradesh
Rehnuma Skill Development Centre
Teaching women tailoring skills to make women’s clothes
Parvati Meena and Sawalal Meena (RWE), Rajasthan
Srijan Shala
Learning centre based on Nai Taleem philosophy and project-based curriculum with real-time projects
Parvati Chouhan (RWE), Madhya Pradesh
Pehel Pustakalaya
Education support to the children of the Korku tribal community
Renuka Meena (RTR), Rajasthan
Chaali Mere Sathi
Reviving goat rearing profession for women in villages
Sarita Devi (RWE), Bihar
Aatmanirbharta ki Aur Ek Jatan
Teaching women and girls in her village to make sanitary napkins and improve awareness about the use and disposal of sanitary pads
Savita Joshi and Bhagwati Vaishnav (RTR), Rajasthan
Mahvari Mera Adhikar
Educating girls on menstrual hygiene
Shama Parveena (RTR), Uttar Pradesh
Ujiyaara Foundation
Training groups of girls to stitch women’s garments and connect them with the tailoring community
Sheela (RTR), Uttar Pradesh
Kanha Animal Protection and Welfare Program
Teaching women about animal protection, animal husbandry and health care
Sonali Chaudhary (RWE), Bihar
Pragati Shiksha Kendra
Education for under privileged kids through fun and interactive ways of learning
Sonam Meena (RWE), Madhya Pradesh
Humari Pehchan
An initiative for school drop-out girls to continue their education and accomplish a dream that every girl child must be educated.
Vasanthkumari R. (RWE), Karnataka
Kitchen Garden Project
To address malnutrition and create awareness about seed conservation and food security
Fellows 2016 – 2017
DEEPIKA KUNWAR from Kherwara Town, Developing child friendly schools.
ABHILASHA from Nichala Phala, Karcha, Kherwada District,
Learning and vocational guidance centre for women.
SONAL PATEL from Modiwasa B Kherwara District, Improve attendance and retention of children in primary school with a centre and bridge course.
POOJA DULAWAT from Shiv Singh Ka Guda, Nedach, Nathadwara, Improve learning levels for children from classes 1 to 8 and help teachers in the government school.
SHYAMA VAISHNAV from Railmagra, Rajsamand District,
Learning cum vocational centre for women.
ASHWINI and DEEPIKA SAMBARE from Padhurna, MP
Democratic space of learning for children.
HANSKALA BAGADE from Darsikala, MP Developing life skills educators.
SIMMI from Faizabad, UP Teacher development and increased use of activity based learning.