Mindtree.org launches social inclusion platform for local entrepreneurs in informal economy

Mindtree.org, the social inclusion platform of Mindtree, announced the successful implementation of its five digital platforms designed to build inclusive societies and create more opportunities for independent entrepreneurs in India and elsewhere. The platforms cater to Indiafs informal economic sector, representing millions of workers such as farmers, artisans and waste pickers striving to increase incomes and reach end consumers, and who represent the vast majority of Indiafs workforce.

The purpose of the Mindtree.org digital platforms is to make digital technology and professional services accessible to millions of local entrepreneurs working in the informal economy. These initiatives help to set up profitable micro-businesses, connected communities and networked marketplaces, improving their income and standard of living.

More than 1.6 million independent entrepreneurs, alongside several state government agencies, nongovernmental organizations and other partners, are utilizing five fully-operational platforms:

I Got Garbage: Transforming Waste]pickers into Recycling Managers
I Got Knowledge: Enabling gGap, Strength, and Interest Based Learningh in Rural India
I Got Crops: Helping Smallholder Farmers Climb up the Agri]Value Chain
I Got Skills: A Unified Platform for Grassroots Skilling and Employment
University of Commons: Engaging Communities in Problem Solving

The central idea of these connected platforms is to make the independent entrepreneur an integral part of the entire value chain and help them build a micro-business. The platforms connect them with various communities, including government agencies, social businesses, donors, impact investors and citizen groups. The entrepreneurfs products go through several value-adding stages before they come on to the marketplace for consumption by the end-user.

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